The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne
Melodic colors dance from the light of softly scented candles on the walls of this 20,000 square-foot four-star spa located in South Florida. The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, is on a seven mile-long barrier island just south of South Beach. Key Biscayne offers the best of both worlds with its family getaways and romantic retreats. By blending comfort with charming shopping villages and golden beaches, this resort and spa has become the destination for people of all ages. The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne is deemed one of the top four spas, not only because of their remarkable ocean-inspired spa treatments or parade of activities, but also because of their Signature Coco-luscious line. The Coco-luscious line is a series of organic therapies that integrate the many health and beauty benefits of coconut. The line consists of a body treatment, facial, manicure and pedicure. Its healing oils moisturize the skin and heal it from sun damage, while the delicious tropical scents ease the mind into island mode. With over 20 treatment rooms and more than 60 oceaninspired therapies, The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne can be a destined haven for many of its guests. Unlike other spas of its kind, the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne provides private lounges and a full service salon dedicated separately to men and women.
Townhouse Spa-New York
The Dunton Hot Springs Spa (below right) isn’t the only facility combining the old with the new. The Townhouse Spa is an actual restored townhouse located in Manhattan, New York. This 6,000 square-foot townhouse-turned-spa has overlapping men and women spas that emerge out into separate floors. The Townhouse spa explores the true nature of being an “uptown girl” as well as a businessman or woman. The special treatment Uptown Girl includes a variety of sources to make a woman feel like a true celebrity. From hair extensions to eyelash extensions, there is no uncertainty that once you’re done with the treatment you will feel like a new person. Each floor has treatment rooms for facials and massages, steam rooms, showers and locker resources. The men’s floor has the Townhouse Spa Men’s Lounge, where the old boy’s club meets contemporary society. Men can watch sports and movies, or play video and board games in luxurious leather sofas and armchairs. The women’s floor is dedicated to eyebrow threading, make-up stylists, steam rooms, multi-purpose treatment rooms, private suites and much more. The Townhouse spa also offers a new exclusive spa treatment titled the “Magic Wand” which helps treat cellulite. The Townhouse Spa isn’t holding back from making every person feel like a Hollywood celebrity.
Golden Door Resort and
SPA-Escondido, California
Are you seeking a spa to provide you with the quintessential tranquil yet harmonious environment, while separating you from the rest of the world? By intertwining the exploration of life and a unique philosophy of personal health and fitness inspired by the ancient Japanese Honin inns, the Golden Door SPA offers a journey of complete inner well-being. In the peaceful pocket of northern San Diego, the Golden Door SPA is immersed in an atmosphere of rare privacy, embraced by an incisive relationship with nature. With over nine treatment rooms, 40 guest rooms and premier fitness facilities, the Golden Door provides its customers with a true sense of inner focus. The Golden Door Inner Focus retreat program helps individuals begin a path of adventure and self-awareness. Participants learn tactics of decreasing health struggles such as weight loss and smoking. After this weeklong retreat and a Golden Door Signature Citrus Blend Sea Salt Scrub treatment, you will have completely experienced the Golden Door journey of self-acceptance and comfort. The Golden Door stands apart from other spas of its kind because of its classic European spa techniques, luxury spa retreats and its deeply rooted inspiration for personal health. With over four locations worldwide, the location in Escondido is most preferred for its hiking and outdoor activities, fitness programs, luxury and that one-on-one time many crave.
Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado
The phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” has never been more relevant, particularly when it comes to this 19th-century influenced spa located in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. Dunton Hot Springs is an extraordinarily restored ghost town- turned-spa resort that offers guests a ticket to the past, along with a unique perception of adventure and relaxation. All within the convenience of your cabin terrain, guests can experience a variety of breath-taking adventures and massages. From the dusty trails reserved for horseback riding and archeological day tours, to the authentic Pony Express therapy room, this exclusive spa resort merges both archaic and contemporary elements to create therapeutic healing. Specializing in complete natural treatments that help nurture the body and mind, Dunton Hot Springs spa treatments also revitalizes energy flow. For example, the Meridian Balancing Treatment re-establishes energy flow to regain balance and peace, using a customized acupuncture point prescription. With over ten unique spa treatments and cabins, guests will surely have a hands-on approach when deciding where to stay, what to do, or which treatment to get. Some treatments, similar to the cabins, have specialized themes and can change according to the individual. The Pain Treatment, for example, modifies the body’s response to pain by stimulating the release of the body’s natural painkillers in the brain through acupuncture. Each diagnosis is individualized according to the specific body type. Whether by a dedicated treatment or by sitting in a steamy natural hot spring, the Dunton Hot Springs