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Take a Photo Tour of Llao Llao Golf Resort & Spa in Patagonia, Argentina

 

Take a Photo Tour of the Cloister at Sea Island, Georgia

 

Lake Austin Spa Turkey Sandwich

Spa Cuisine Spotlight:  A grilled sandwich showcasing your summer tomatoes, courtesy of Lake Austin Spa

The Stowe Mountain Lodge & Spa in Vermont offers two private cooking classes for groups up to eight guests, taught by Chef Sean Buchanan, one of the state's foremost advocates of the local farm movement.  Available year-round from Sunday through Thursday.


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Nestled along the stunning coastline of Laguna Beach, Montage Resort & Spa is an intimate seaside retreat that reflects the culture and heritage of Southern California. This unique retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary to help you re-connect with nature – and yourself – through serene surroundings and therapeutic treatments. Our breathtaking indoor/outdoor oceanfront facilities, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows to fully capture the 160-degree vistas, feature soothing treatments and expert guidance to help instill a sense of well-being and more balanced living.

With lush landscaping and pristine white sand beaches, this is a retreat unlike any other  -- offering elegant accommodations, a beachfront spa, three sparkling swimming pools and regional, distinctive dining.  From its gracious craftsman-style architecture to the rugged coastline views to a multitude of services and amenities, this world-class resort offers a masterful mix of nature, art and luxury.

Laguna Beach's artistic roots date back to the early 1900's, when a group of artists -- inspired by the area's raw natural beauty -- settled here.  In that spirit, the history and beauty of the region prevails at Montage. Here, the decor and architecture are artfully melded with the surrounding natural habitat.  Museum quality fine art -- inspired by the early California Arts & Crafts movement -- is prominently showcased, as are stunning works of public art by noted regional artists.
 

Spa  Montage open 6:00 am – 9:00 pm, daily. Extensive fitness center with training and consultation available, outdoor lap pool, outdoor whirlpool.  The spa has 21 treatment rooms, including 12 massage rooms.  Services include Body Wraps, Body Scrubs, Bridal Services, Consultations, Cosmetic services, Couples Services, Facials,  Gift Cards, Hair services, Manicures and Pedicures, Body Massage, Scalp Massage, Reflexology, Swimming, Sauna, Steam, Vichy Shower and Botanical Baths, Private Parties and Private Suites, Private Label products, Segregated MF Areas. Resort guests not enjoying spa services may elect to use the spa's common areas for a nominal daily fee.

Montage Resort & Spa Laguna Beach
30801 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA | (866) 271-6953

 
   

CARLSBAD  
San Diego County

La Costa Spa Entrance

La Costa Spa Coed Lounge

La Costa Spa Private Poolside Cabanas

Numerous Towers and Lanterns Adorn La Costa Water Features abound at La Costa Spa

La Costa Resort and Spa

The world-renowned Spa at La Costa, completely re-built through a resort-wide renovation, is unparalleled in its facilities and treatments. The Chopra Center adds a whole new dimension of wellness programs. And La Costa's international reputation as a golf and tennis proving ground continues to grow with each new champion crowned on the courses and courts. For a taste of the new La Costa, be sure to visit the website and watch a two-minute movie.

Spa at La Costa

This heavenly place has been setting the standard since 1965, and with 140 million dollars dedicated to renovation, it continues to do so. Enjoy the leading edge therapies that have made this place famous, in a striking new Spanish Colonial-style spa. A thundering Roman waterfall, a tranquil 15,000 square-foot outdoor courtyard, private VIP suites, a complimentary Bathing Ritual, healthful spa tonics - all available to help you re-connect with your senses.  La Costa's mission is to help you emerge from your spa experience having been inspired, indulged or invigorated. You select the feeling of choice and we will guide you in discovering the treatments to get you there.

The Chopra Center for Well Being

Fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating a center which focuses on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon M.D. opened The Chopra Center For Well Being in 1996 in San Diego. Since that time Deepak Chopra, David Simon, and the Chopra Center Staff call the San Diego Chopra Center home. Located in the midst of the world famous La Costa Resort & Spa, the Chopra Center is an ideal place to heal, recharge and re-connect with your soul. Besides that, it's a lot of fun! Stop in anytime for meditation, to take a tour, or meet the staff.  
 

CORONADO   
San Diego County

The Resort

One-third sun. One-third sand. One-third fairytale.  Rising from water's edge on the quaint Island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts.   A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers every contemporary convenience in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. It is a combination that moved USA Today to call the The Del "one of the top ten resorts in the world."

For those seeking a romantic getaway, The Del offers a quintessential Southern California resort experience. It's also the perfect family friendly vacation destination, offering abundant recreation options as well as seasonal teen and children's programs.

The Del Spa

When it opened in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado was considered a premier vacation and health destination, where the sea-swept air was both preservative and restorative. Although early visitors certainly appreciated the therapeutic effects of saltwater bathing and fresh sea air, these weren't the seashore's only allure. Victorians were also drawn to the soul-satisfying aesthetics the seascape provided. The Del's unparalleled oceanfront location gave early visitors the chance to enjoy one of nature's most inherently beautiful landscapes: sand, sun and sea.

The Del's state-of-the-art Spa includes 21 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, relaxation areas for men and women and steam rooms. Opening April 2007, guests will also be able to unwind at the Spa's expansive private terrace overlooking the magnificent Windsor Lawn and the Pacific Ocean at this Coronado spa resort

Spa services include a variety of skincare and massage techniques, full body treatments including body exfoliation, herbal and mineral body wraps and mud therapy, water therapies, foot and eye enhancements. The full-service salon offers hair, nail, skin care and make-up services. And the oceanfront fitness center will help you work out your tension. Treat your teenager to one of The Del's specialty designed spa teen packages such as the Del's Lucky Chic Package, which includes a massage, manicure, pedicure and facial.
 

DANA POINT
Orange County

Fitness Center on the Bluff

The Fitness Center

Yoga in The Gazebo

Each Esthetic Room has a Unique Water Feature

Water Features are prominent throughout the Spa

The Destination

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel sits majestically 150 feet on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  This peaceful sanctuary soars above the standard Laguna hotels with refined elegance, a graceful atmosphere and impeccable service. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, our AAA Five Diamond Laguna resort has catered to the world's most discriminating guests for more than 22 years.

The resort features 393 guestrooms, including 30 suites and 38 Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms; panoramic white-water views of the Pacific Ocean and direct access to two miles of sandy beach; Recreational activities on property and close by include tennis, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, sport fishing and whale watching. The resort also features 18 acres of outdoor garden courtyards, pool terraces, and sprawling oceanfront lawns.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Derived from the Latin phrase, "sanitas per aqua," the word spa is an acronym literally meaning "health through water."  Following this tradition of caring for the body and soul, guests entering the Ritz-Carlton Spa will discover an intimate luxury spa.  All 11 treatment rooms within this newly remodeled California spa resort are bathed in soft hues of aqua and beige and tranquil water features, adding to the overall sensory experience. Engage in casual conversation with friends while being pampered, courtesy of our circular-shaped manicure and pedicure salon. High-style locker rooms, public spaces and saunas ensure a soothing tone to your Southern California spa vacation – set to the ever-present rhythm of the surf. 

The Ritz-Carlton Salon

Located on the resort's main level, The Ritz-Carlton Salon features a wide variety of salon services including women's and men's haircutting, styling services, coloring and highlighting, special occasion and wedding up-dos, as well as nail and makeup services. The Salon is open to the public Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Orange County Spa Resort

Perched atop the cliffs of Dana Point, half way between San Diego and Los Angeles, along the beautiful Southern California coast, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa provides an oceanside spa escape like no other.  As soon as Explorer Richard Henry Dana  saw the harbor at Dana Point, he called it "the only romantic cove in California." 

The Spa at Laguna Cliffs

The Spa at Laguna Cliffs is built upon one of the most picturesque spots in Orange County, along the Southern California coast.   Marriott created this Orange County day spa with a commitment to authenticity, in every aspect of the treatments, services and products.

From the moment guests step inside The Spa, they are greeted by the soothing scent of oranges, and this fragrant reminder of Orange County’s heritage continues with relaxing aromatherapy during The Spa’s Signature Orange Massage.     Oranges are also the source of key ingredients in The Spa’s Signature line of professional skin and body care products, which are used in an array of specialized treatments.   The signature treatments are modeled on the holistic principle of health and well-being for the total person.

The Spa’s full-service Howard Jones salon is available to assist in beautifying with such services as hair styling, coloring, manicures and pedicures.

The Spa at Laguna Cliffs also presents an intimate alternative to large gyms with  its state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Star Trac cardio equipment (each has its own flat screen TV), as well as Life Fitness strength training equipment. In addition, a number of fitness classes are offered, including aqua aerobics, Beach Boot Camp, yoga and Pilates.  Personal trainers are available by appointment for those wanting to take their fitness routine to the next level. While the services are genuinely beneficial, the Spa wants to be genuinely fun, as well. The relaxed atmosphere is colorful, comfortable and casual.  Come enjoy therapeutic benefits while also having a truly great time, as well, at the Spa at Laguna Cliffs.
 

 

DEL MAR
San Diego County

Discover the romantic intimacy and tranquil beauty of one of San Diego's finest beach resorts.  When searching for perfect San Diego Spa Hotels online, L'Auberge Del Mar offers a unique respite from the ordinary. L'Auberge Del Mar is located in San Diego North's coastal village of Del Mar.  This classic San Diego luxury hotel is a premiere travel destination and an ideal spa retreat.

Relax, nurture and replenish your body and mind at the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar. Located in the intimate seaside village of Del Mar, the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar, naturally combines the healing wonders of the ocean and botanical themes, with advanced spa treatments from Europe.  The boutique spa offers the same attention to detail as a Four-Diamond resort, the amenities of a destination spa and the personalized service of a small luxury inn. From the moment you arrive at the Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar, caring staff greets you with a pampering touch and attends to your every need. Slip into your luxurious robe and slippers. Sip on Tazo tea and relax in a tranquil setting. A luxurious menu of massages, facials, and body purification treatments are available.

Fitness enthusiasts will want to take in some tennis, exercise and refreshment poolside while enjoying the Inn's Outdoor Pacific Sports Pavilion and its breathtaking coastal views. Take a swing at tennis on two championship seaside tennis courts, lit for night play. Serve, volley and return with Wimbledon ranked tennis pro, Fernando Vincente-Ferrera of L’Auberge Del Mar and the Del Mar/La Jolla Tennis Academy.  Tennis lessons are available for group, individual, private and semi-private instruction, daily by appointment. Additional activities include Swimming (and Soaking), Walking and Jogging, Hiking,  Exercising, Shopping, and more.


L'Auberge Del Mar | 1540 Camino Del Mar | Del Mar, CA | 800-245-9757
 

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HALF MOON BAY
San Mateo County

Fireplaces on Balconies at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

The Men's Lounge at the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

Roman Mineral Baths at the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

The Destination

Overlooking 50 miles of crisp California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay reflects the relaxed elegance and beauty of the Pacific in every soothing detail. Inspired by the grand seaside lodges of the 19th century, this alluring Half Moon Bay hotel resort combines the majesty of a bygone era with abundant recreation – from championship golf and invigorating spa treatments to world-class dining.  Escape to our estate-style hotel in Half Moon Bay for a relaxed yet refined experience that feels a world away. Discover the extraordinary amenities and services at our Northern California luxury resort.

The Spa at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Derived from the Latin phrase, "sanitas per aqua," the word spa is an acronym literally meaning "health through water."  Following this tradition of caring for the body and soul, guests entering the 16,000-square-foot Spa will discover calming views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the comforting sounds of the sea inside with tranquility fountains throughout the facility. 

The Spa features 16 treatment rooms, gentlemen and ladies' lounges with whirlpool, steam rooms and sauna facilities.  For a tranquil respite before or after treatments, guests can relax in the candlelit co-ed Roman Mineral Bath (pictured above) or at the oceanfront Jacuzzi. If you prefer, begin your relaxation at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Overlooking the ocean and gazebo lawn, the center features cardio and weight training equipment, a variety of free-standing weight machines and daily classes in the aerobics and heated yoga studio.

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH
Orange County