By Dan Zisko
A spa treatment gives you a chance to relax outside the tourist attractions of Orlando.
In the center of Florida is the city of
Orlando. This city is a major tourist destination because it is home to the theme parks Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Since thousands of people travel to this city each year, a mini industry of day spas has sprung up to service them. The following spas stand out from the rest because of the level of treatments they offer and their high quality of service.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Gaylord Palms Resort
Located just five miles from the Walt Disney World main gate, this spa strives to help you get away from the craziness of a day at the theme park. Located at the Gaylord Palms resort, this spa has the added benefit of being part of a world-class resort.
This spa has 25 different treatment rooms for body and skin care. There is a fitness facility with cardio and weight-training equipment, his and hers steam rooms and a spa boutique. Treatments at this spa include airbrush tanning, body scrubs and treatments, massage therapies, wraps, energy therapies and facials. The salon area helps with waxing, hair color and highlighting, makeup and nails.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Gaylord Palms Resort
6000 W. Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
407-586-2051
The Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs
In Orlando, it seems there is no escaping Disney. However, this Disney spa is one you may not want to miss. Located at the equestrian-themed Saratoga Springs Resort, this day spa provides a place to relax and get away from the excitement that the rest of the resort has to offer.
The treatments offered are all reminiscent of the healing spas of upstate New York. They offer six different massage services and seven different facials, including one for girls four to 12 years of age aptly named "My First Facial." The spa also offer body polishes and wraps and several different hydro massage therapies. There is an area for manicures and pedicures as well as a full fitness facility.
The Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs
1960 Broadway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-827-4455
Marriott World Center Spa
The Marriott World Center is a 2,000-room mega resort that offers dining, golf and a world-class spa. This spa is dedicated to quiet relaxation and revival. This spa features a private pool with a serene landscape and private cabanas.
The treatments menu features six different massages and a couple's massage. The spa also has a full line of body and skin treatments that will leave you feeling new and refreshed. It also offers manicure and pedicure services on site.
Marriott World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
407-238-8705
About the Author:
Based in California, Daniel Zisko has been a writer since 2008, penning articles for a variety of online publications. Before he started a writing career, he spent several years traveling and working as a hotel manager for several different hotel properties. Zisko holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from National University with a minor in biology.
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