Showing posts with label Spa Vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spa Vacations. Show all posts

Mother-Daughter Spa Vacations


Whether it's for a special occasion such as Mother's Day or just a quick weekend getaway, a spa vacation can be a relaxing, rejuvenating experience for mothers and daughters. A mother/daughter spa vacation can be on the the coast, surrounded by vineyards or on an island. Make your spa vacation a weekend getaway or a week-long trip where you can experience all the amenities a spa has to offer, from facials, massages and seaweed wraps to mud baths, manicures and pedicures.

The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

  • The Sanctuary Hotel on Kiawah Island in South Carolina is an oceanfront resort that offers one-bedroom guest rooms with private balconies and Italian linens. The Sanctuary spa offers guests a Certified Holistic Lifestyle coach, who will teach you about the importance of sleep, nutrition and exercise. The spa features dual treatment rooms where mothers and daughters can indulge in spa treatments together. The spa offers a Southern Hospitality Facial and a Detoxifying Seaweed Body Retreat. Relax your muscles with a Signature Massage, followed by a manicure and pedicure. By the time your treatments are over for the day, you'll be relaxed and hungry, and the Sanctuary has 11 restaurants from which to choose. The Sanctuary is located 30 minutes from Charleston, home to museums, art galleries, river cruises and historic homes.
    The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
    One Sanctuary Beach Drive
    Kiawah Island, SC 29455
    800-576-1570
    Kiawahresort.com

The Lodge at Pebble Beach

  • The Lodge at Pebble Beach offers guest rooms with a fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Carmel Bay. With 14 restaurants to choose from, the Lodge features a variety of cuisines, from seafood to steaks, as well as extensive wine lists and fruity cocktails. The Spa at Pebble Beach is a 22,000-square-foot sanctuary of rejuvenation and relaxation. Have your mother/daughter treatments performed together in the Flotation-Wrap Suite. The Spa at Pebble Beach offers massages, facials and body wraps, as well as its signature water experience. Immerse yourself in a deep tub of water before emerging in the inhalation room, where you will spend a few moments to yourself before being immersed in several jets of streaming water in the Pebble Beach Signature Shower. The Spa also offers a cosmetic dermatology center with treatments to repair sun damage and smooth wrinkles. Visit the nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea, a picturesque village where you can shop, dine, and visit art galleries.
    The Lodge at Pebble Beach
    1700 17-Mile Drive
    Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    831-624-3811
    Pebblebeach.com

Auberge Du Soleil

  • The Auberge Du Soleil features rooms with private terraces overlooking California's Napa Valley. Each Mediterranean-inspired guest room features luxurious amenities such as Italian linens and custom bath soaps. The Auberge Du Soleil Restaurant and the Auberge Du Soleil Bistro and Bar offer menus filled with decadent entrees and extensive wine selections. For a mother/daughter spa experience, the Auberge Spa offers the Melisse Suite, where you and your daughter can enjoy your spa treatments together. Arrive before your treatments begin and soak in one of three springs that overlook the vineyards of Napa Valley. The Auberge Spa offers a signature massage and facial. In the summer, enjoy a peaches-and-cream body masque. For fall, indulge your skin in a Harvest Body Glaze. There are several local wineries within five minutes of the Auberge. Rent a bicycle from the hotel and pedal around Rutherford, where you can stop at a wine bar or a bakery or do some light shopping. San Francisco is less than an hour from Rutherford.
    Auberge Du Soleil
    180 Rutherford Hill Road
    Rutherford, CA 94573
    707-963-1211
    Aubergedusoleil.com

Women's Spa Vacations


Overworked mothers, brides-to-be, exhausted executives, girlfriends searching for a weekend getaway spot, and any woman in need of a mental and physical pick-me-up will enjoy the relaxing and rejuvenating environment of a spa. With so many options from which to choose, the right spa for any woman or group of women depends on exactly what a person is looking to get out of the experience. Different types of spas focus on different areas of well-being. Most spas concentrate on fitness and aesthetic services, while some offer a combination of mental and physical rejuvenation, and still others are medical, guiding visitors with the expertise of a staff of licensed health care providers.

Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA

  • Women’s Health magazine places Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Mass., on top of its list of the 27 best spas. The Lenox Resort Spa offers an extensive number of treatments, “From neuromuscular therapy to body rituals, tanning treatments and pedicures.” The massive complex is well equipped for fitness during any season, as it features “saunas, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gyms, exercise studios, and indoor tennis, racquetball, squash and basketball courts.” While its basic spa accommodations are convenient and relaxing, women who visit Canyon Ranch usually go for the state-of-the-art health programs. Physicians help visitors choose from a variety of medical packages based on an initial medical consultation and a thorough physical. If you are unable to make it to the Northeast, Canyon Ranch Spa also has properties in Tucson, Ariz., and Miami Beach, Fla.
    Canyon Ranch
    165 Kemble Street
    Lenox, MA 01240
    413-637-4100
    canyonranch.com

Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa

  • For those who enjoy the beauty and greenery of the countryside, the eco-friendly Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa serves as an ideal location for vacationers who simply need to get away. Because of its verdant landscape and the peaceful atmospheres of its facilities, a 2008 article in The New York Times described Buttermilk Falls as “‘Dirty Dancing’ meets ‘Jurassic Park.’” Women who are usually confined to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan can easily escape to Buttermilk Falls for long weekends or day trips, as the spa is only about 90 miles from the city.
    Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa
    220 North Road
    Milton, NY 12547
    877-7-INN-SPA
    buttermilkfallsinn.com

Villagio Inn and Spa

  • Although California boasts many spas with different atmospheres and styles, the Villagio Inn and Spa provides the beauty of Tuscany in the tranquility of Napa Valley. Guests of the inn receive a complimentary bottle of wine upon check-in, a sign of the facility’s commitment to hospitality. Choose from a variety of showers, saunas or baths, and end the day with a night of fine food and wine tasting. Villagio offers separate spa facilities for men and women to ensure complete comfort.
    Villagio Inn and Spa
    6481 Washington Street
    Yountville Napa Valley, CA 94599
    707-948-5050
    villagio.com

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

  • The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa channels traditional Hawaiian healing remedies to revive guests. The spa follows the Hawaiian philosophy, “the closer you are to nature, the closer you are to discovering yourself,” so several of the facilities are outdoors. Choose from an assortment of restorative and nature-inspired facials, massages, cosmetic treatments or fitness routines. The resort provides babysitting services for guests, so moms can have personal time even when traveling with the kids.
    Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
    1571 Poipu Road
    Koloa, HI 96756
    808-742-1234
    kauai.hyatt.com