Like its sister spa in Lenox, this spa doesn’t just pamper. It’s one of the only luxury destinations to provide a preventive and integrative wellness program. Guests can meet with board-certified physicians, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, behavioral therapists, and mind-body experts.
Cal-A-Vie
With 25 private cottages and 400 acres, Cal-A-Vie offers four staff members for each guest. This secluded Luxury SpaFinder favorite (and celebrity hideaway) boasts excellent hiking, cuisine, cooking classes, and a wellness program encompassing fitness, body treatments, and skincare. Need we mention the 18-hole golf course?
Red Mountain
The red rock bluffs of Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park set the scene for this luxurious health and fitness outdoor adventure. Honors from Allure, Forbes, USA Today, and Condé Nast Traveler are among this destination’s many “top spa” nods.
Rancho La Puerta
Three thousand acres of gardens, meadows, and mountains join a beautiful climate in welcoming 125 guests a week. In addition to spa treatments, it offers fresh seafood from the nearby Pacific Ocean, as well as vegetarian and modified-vegetarian meals.
Miraval
This spa has accolades galore from all the top travel and spa publications. Miraval offers more than 100 treatments but also encourages personal growth with its Quantum Leap program, Zen boot camp, and specialized retreats dealing with aging, relationships, health, and more.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Only eight spas in the world can trump this Travel + Leisure readers’ pick. Rolling hills and Lake Austin cradle this intimate resort, which offers more than 100 spa treatments and award-winning cuisine.
Golden Door
This year, Zagat named this renowned destination as the number one stand-alone spa in the country. Based on Japan’s ancient honjin inns, this serene, spiritual sanctuary admits no more than 40 guests a week, assuring the ultimate in service.
Four Seasons Biltmore
It’s no wonder this legendary Santa Barbara spa is nearly as famous as some of its guests. Nestled among lush gardens beside the Pacific Ocean, this famous R&R retreat marries first-class body and skin treatments with exquisite design and stunning surroundings.