• Q: What is the best way to rest and recover from everyday life?
  • A: When everyday life starts to get to you, there’s no better way to rest and recover than by booking a luxury spa retreat.
  • Q: What types of spa retreats are available?
  • A: Whether you are looking for a spa weekend away with the girls, a romantic couple’s retreat with plenty of relaxing activities, a boost to your fitness and health goals, or a family-friendly resort with a great spa, we have something on our list to suit every spa-loving traveler.

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1. Hilton Head Health


Hilton Head Health

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Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort and spa that focuses on wellness retreats, longevity, and weight loss programs. The resort is known for encouraging a healthy lifestyle in individuals who are dealing with being overweight or have a variety of health problems. Their JumpStart program is one of the most popular, and is an intensive structured weight-loss program that helps individuals lose weight with a strategic and realistic diet and fitness regime. If you just want to experience the resort for a few days, you can do so with a Healthy Getaway stay, which gives you access to healthy food, fitness activities, and the property’s Indigo Spa.

Address: Hilton Head Health, 14 Valencia Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Phone: 843-785-3919

2. Lake Austin Spa Resort

Lake Austin Spa Resort

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Beautifully nestled on the edge of Lake Austin, in Texas Hill Country, the Lake Austin Spa Resort is a sought-after oasis of wellness and serenity. Some people come to the resort to relax and chill-out at the spa, others come to enjoy the wide range of outdoor activities on offer and some come to enjoy a perfect balance of both. All the guestrooms feature calming décor and all have been charmingly appointed to delight guests. The resort is fully inclusive and activities available include a variety of water sports, daily guided hikes, boat cruises, lake-side fitness and yoga classes and healthy, mind-full meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients.

Address: 1705 S. Quinland Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732, 800 847 5637

3. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village

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If you are looking for a luxury spa getaway in the Fort Myers, Florida, area, you should certainly check out The Westin Cape Coral Resort. The property is the most luxurious resort in Cape Coral and has arguably the best spa in the region. It offers a relaxing atmosphere and beautiful scenery, including the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Point Marina, and the Caloosahatchee River.

The rooms are perfectly suited for unwinding and relaxing but for an extra dose of relaxation, check out the Esterra Spa, which has a full menu of restorative treatments that are sure to leave you feeling pampered, rejuvenated, and refreshed.

Address: 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914, Phone: 239-541-5000

4. Hammock Beach Resort

Hammock Beach Resort

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Hammock Beach Resort is a family-friendly luxury resort located on the Atlantic coast in Palm Coast, Florida. The resort is perfect for a spa weekend with the girls or that special someone. Accommodations consist of suites and multi-bedroom villas that allow you to experience the best of both resort life and homey comfort. Amenities include a water park with a lazy river and water slide, delicious resort restaurants, and two championship golf courses. The spa itself offers a range of salon and spa treatments, including massages, facials, and nail services that use top-of-the-line products to truly enhance your visit.

Address: 200 Ocean Crest Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, Phone: 866-841-0287

5. The Lodge at Woodloch

The Lodge at Woodloch

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The Lodge at Woodloch is a spa resort set on 150 acres of forest overlooking a private lake in the Poconos. The resort features elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, modern amenities, and private verandas. The property only allows guests aged 16 and above, which is great for those looking to unwind without the distraction of children. The resort has all-inclusive packages that include three daily meals at their farm-to-table restaurant as well as fitness and health facilities and creative workshops. The Lodge at Woodloch is a perfectly appointed spa prepared to encourage a restful and rejuvenating spa retreat experience.

Address: The Lodge at Woodloch, 109 River Birch Lane, Hawley, PA 18428, Phone: 800-966-3562

6. JW Marriott Denver


JW Marriott Denver

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Experience the Mile High City in style with a stay at the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creak. Set in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood, known as a destination for shopping and dining, you will be within easy reach of Denver’s downtown attractions as well as the Rocky Mountains. The property features 196 comfortable and spacious guest rooms, many of which offer panoramic views of the Rockies. Denver is all about the active lifestyle, and the Marriott has incorporated this into the property with a state-of-the-art fitness center and nearby trails for biking, walking, and jogging. The on-site Antoine du Chez Salon and Spa is one of the top-ranked spas in the country and offers a refuge from the hustle and bustle of your otherwise busy and active vacation.

Address: JW Marriott Denver, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver CO 80206, Phone: 303-316-2700

7. Civana Wellness Resort and Spa, Carefree, AZ


Civana Wellness Resort and Spa, Carefree, AZ

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The Civana Wellness Resort is carefully tucked away on 20 sprawling acres among the Sonora dessert succulents. Dedicated to assisting guests to shrug off their stresses and strains and to embrace relaxation and rejuvenation, the resort is the perfect antidote to life in the fast lane. Here guests can immerse themselves into a total wellness regime which includes outdoor adventures, meditation and various other wellness programs. There is also a full-service spa for indulgent pampering. The accommodation is calm and relaxing and guests can choose from various configurations to suit their tastes. You can enjoy fine-dining at either of the two on-site restaurants.

Address: 37220 Mule Train Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377, Phone: 480 653 9000

8. Lucille's


Lucille's

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Lucille's Mountain Top Inn & Spa is a luxury bed and breakfast with an onsite day spa. The B&B is perched on a mountain with panoramic views of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains with convenient access to both Atlanta, Georgia, and Greenville, South Carolina. The spa offers a long list of spa and wellness services for resort guests and the public at large by appointment only. They specialize in both traditional and custom treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate both body and spirit. The products they use tend toward natural and free of harmful chemicals, so you can feel good about booking a treatment here.

Address: Lucille's, 964 Rabun Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-878-5055

9. Acqualina Resort & Spa


Acqualina Resort & Spa

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Acqualina Resort & Spa is a luxury seaside resort located on nearly 5 acres of beachfront property in gorgeous Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The resort has 188 rooms, suites, and private residences that all offer gorgeous views of the ocean. The property’s amenities include amazing restaurants, such as AQ by Acqualina and II Mulino, three swimming pools near the ocean, and 400 feet of beach. The Acqualina Spa by ESPA is the first of the ESPA brand’s spas in the US. The spa sprawls over 20,000 square feet and two stories of relaxing space. There are eleven multi-use treatment rooms and a private spa suite that is meant for two guests. The spa has a gorgeous outdoor terrace with a pool, heated jet tub, and a waterfall with ocean views.

Address: Acqualina Resort & Spa, 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, Phone: 305-918-8000

10. Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa


Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

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The Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is an award-winning coastal resort in north San Diego. With a beautiful location on 200 acres of rolling green hills in sunny Southern California, the resort is perfectly placed to offer a casual but elegant experience. The resort has 327 guest rooms and suites with posh furnishings. Those looking for a world-class spa experience can spend their vacation in the Aviara Spa’s 20 treatment rooms with an indoor sun lounge, whirlpool tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and a couple’s suite that’s outfitted with a private whirlpool tub. Other resort amenities include an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, a kids’ club, and both family-friendly and adults-only swimming pools.

Address: Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Phone: 760-448-1234

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