By Saylor Connors
When trying to find the best spa vacation, consider venues with extraordinary cuisine, experienced staff and beautiful and inspiring facilities. During a spa vacation, you may be interested in learning about cooking healthy meals or starting a new diet regime. You may also want to get specialty treatments like steam baths, massages or facials. Others enjoy taking spa
vacations to learn more about yoga and daily meditation practices. The spa vacations in this article all contain beautiful surroundings, a staff of experienced professionals and relaxing services to refresh and recharge you.
Canyon Ranch
Visit this top rated spa in Arizona for an experience to remember for a lifetime. Voted by "Travel and Leisure" for numerous years as the best destination spa, you'll enjoy a vacation at this spa replete with healthy gourmet cuisine prepared by the world's foremost experts on spa cuisine. You will also have access to fitness experts that will teach you how to use exercise to live a more healthy lifestyle.
Enjoy the starkly beautiful Sonoran Desert on a morning hike to view the desert sunrise. For those golf enthusiasts, enroll in the Canyon Ranch Golf Performance Center to improve your golf game with instruction from PGA experts.
Canyon Ranch
8600 E. Rockcliff Road
Tucson, Arizona 85750
Tel. (800) 742-9000 Information and Reservations
canyonranch.com
Mii amo
Meaning, "one's journey or path" in Native American, at Mii amo, you will find your way at this luxury spa in Sedonam, Arizona. Sedona has long been known for its mystical aura. The spa at Mii amo reflects the rich tradition of Sedona by providing areas like the Crystal Grotto for meditation and reflection.
This spa has received numerous awards and recognition from the travel industry press including the "World's Best Therapists" by the 2009 Tatler Spa Guide. Mii amo was also one of the top 10 spa vacations in the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards Readers" 2008 reader's survey.
Mii amo
525 Boynton Canyon Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
Tel. (888) 749-2137
miiamo.com
Lake Austin
Visit this luxurious spa located in the Texas hill country to enjoy one of the nation's top destination spa vacations. Voted by the readers of Conde Naste Traveler in 2008 to be the nations best spa, this lakeside spa makes you feel at right at home with a casual atmosphere.
Although all oil, fat and butter is removed from all the spa cuisine served at Lake Austin, Chef Terry Conlon specializes in using fresh ingredients grown on the property to make you forget you are eating healthy. Spa services can be performed in various locations throughout the property including the Bamboo room, a private cabana or even in your own private room.
Lake Austin
1705 South Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
Tel. (800) 847-5637
lakeaustin.com
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About the Author:
A journalism graduate from Temple University, Saylor Connors has been a contributing food and travel editor to a digital media company for the past five years. Today, with her husband, a commercial pilot, Connors travels the world and teaches international cooking classes in her spare time.
