There are several locations throughout the United States and the world that cater to spa tourism, and traveling solo can often be the best way to enjoy such dips into luxury. Whether you're looking for a budget spa-cation to renew and revitalize or are on the hunt for the best of the best, rest assured that there are plenty of spas and resorts that can cater to your specific needs.
Santa Monica, California, Spas
- Santa Monica offers a vacation in itself, ideally placed between Los Angeles sprawl and the Pacific Ocean and boasting more than 400 restaurants, boutique shops, cafes and bars all packed within 8.3 square miles, and itself bordered by 3 miles of coastline. Sherman's Travel recommends the Fairmont Miramar Hotel as an affordable option for solo travelers, which offers spa add-on treatments covering massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, and even yoga and toning classes overlooking the ocean.
Los Cabos, Mexico, Spas
- Los Cabos sits between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, solidly within the 19-mile Tourist Corridor which links an armful of upscale resorts, golf courses, beaches and sightseeing opportunities. The local nightlife in particular caters to singles, and solo travelers wanting a party of a vacation need look no further. Sherman's Travel recommends Los Cabos spas because many of its resorts "compete to offer the most serene surroundings and unique therapies," a benefit which may well be transferred to discerning customers, whether they're hunting for the right ambiance or treatment specialty. Marquis Los Cabos, the region's only member of Leading Spas of the World, and Spa at Las Ventanas, which has a celebrity following including Giorgio Armani, Halle Berry and Paris Hilton, are all recommended.
Vail, Colorado, Spas
- For solo travelers who prefer a bit of adventure with their luxury, Vail, Colorado, is the quintessential ski resort town, boasting several high-end resorts and hotels which offer a variety of spa services in addition to winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and dogsledding. For those who prefer not to risk the snow, the town features fine restaurants, nightlife, and arts venues. The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail houses a spa featured as a Leading Spa of the World, and other notables include the Arrabelle Hotel at Vail Square and the Sebastian Vail.
Miami Beach, Florida, Spas
- Miami Beach has no shortage of luxury, whether in the form of its white-sand beaches or its many luxury spa resorts, which include The Palms Hotel, Canyon Ranch, and the Setai. Noted as one of Five Star Alliance's best spas in the world, the Setai in particular offers tropical gardens and Asian elegance from the heart of South Beach, the resort is in walking distance of Miami Beach's nightlife, fine dining, and shopping. The resort offers special spa suites, which may appeal to solo travelers wanting to relax in privacy during their vacation, and these suites come complete with steam and showers, and private sessions. Natural foods are included in the spa regimen, and several exotic treatments round out available options.
