By Susan Fogwell
Texas is big, and it's big on spas. Its three large cities,
Dallas,
Houston and
Austin, offer top-rated spas. For a vacation interlude or for an afternoon of pampering, check yourself into one of the following exceptional spas.
Trellis Spa
Trellis Spa provides a luxurious sanctuary at the Houstonian Hotel. The spa occupies a 17,000-square foot, Mediterranean-style, two-story building with an indoor weightless co-ed float pool. Trellis specializes in body treatments, including Sea Satin Polish, Tension Relief Cocoon and Slimming Body Mask. Staff customize facials for women, men, mothers-to-be and teens. Lash extensions are the latest fad. A couples room, VIP room, full hair salon and upstairs lounge complete this first-class spa.
111 N. Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 685-6790
The Greenhouse Spa
For more than 40 years, the Greenhouse has been the leader among the choicest spas in the nation. For women only, the spa pampers guests from sunrise to sundown. Check in for a three- to seven-night program and check out feeling rejuvenated. A specially designed residential weight loss program will jumpstart significant weight loss.
1171 107th Str.
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
(817) 640-4000
Lake Austin Spa and Resort
Conde Nast Traveler in 2009 voted Lake Austin Spa and resort its No. 1 Destination Spa. Indulge in more than 100 divine spa treatments, including East Asian Therapies, acupuncture, reviving body scrubs and the Texas Starry Night--a massage and body wrap combo. The luxury resort has 40 lakeside accommodations where guests can partake in the Power of 7 Program, customized by the in-house Power Team and available any week of the year.
1705 South Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
(800) 847-5637
About the Author:
Susan Fogwell is a flight attendant for a major airline and a seasoned traveler. Her far-flung travels have taken her to six continents. Since 2002, Fogwell has written hundreds of travel articles for a variety of print and online publications, including the "LA Times" and the "Orlando Sentinel."
