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Seven of the best spa resorts in USA – are you curious?

March 8, 2016

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Browsing the specialized webpages allows the curious online reader to identify a few of the most spectacular and renowned resorts in the United States. With amazing facilities and royal services, some of these oasis of relaxation and wellness could be one day your destination. Nevertheless, which are a few of the most famous spa resorts and wellness retreats from North America?

  1. The Amangiri Resort from Utah’s Lake Powell Region

This resort is part of the Aman Resorts luxury hotel group, founded by Adrian Zecha (a native of Indonesia) in 1988 and owned by various real estate companies; it was sold in 2014 to Aman resorts group Ltd founded by the American businessman Omar Amanat, and currently owned by Russian businessman Vladislav Doronin.

The name Aman translates into “peace”, and indeed the resort blends into the Canyon Point landscape with all its ultramodern features. Besides its interior design and specialized services, the resort offers the possibility for outside hikes, canyoneering, biking or rock climbing sessions. The Amangiri resort website might give you a more detailed insight into its aspect and services.

Forbes featured an article on this wellness destination (2013), underlining the natural beauty of the region in association with details on the placement and available accommodations.

  1. L’Horizon Resort&Spa

Located in Palm Springs, California, this stunning building used to be a hideaway for Hollywood’s elite back in the 60s. Designed in 1952 by William F. Cody, the world-class spa is also surrounded by the calming desert environment, featuring luxurious treatment rooms with outdoor showers. The restaurant is innovative and biodynamic-based, sourcing its raw ingredients from the surrounding 150 miles’ producers.

The property serves as the initial flagship property for the luxury hospitality company, Steve Hermann Hotels, a designer of high-end residences around the world. It reunites a 25 guestrooms hotel custom re-designed for modern luxury, a So-Pa restaurant, and a spa “for the active and athletic” where a 24-hour personal trainer works in collaboration with the guides that take care of the guests’ yoga, hiking or golf sessions.

  1. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes

This spa ranks first in the USA Today’s Best Hotel Spas (reader’s choice); it belongs to the 87-luxury hotels and resorts chain based in Boston, MA (nowadays a Marriott’s subsidiary).

Located in Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida, the lavish Ritz-Carlton hotel also impresses and induces serenity by its flat lines and open spaces, green surrounding landscapes and state of the art services. Over 500 acres of natural surroundings isolate the guests from the busy everyday life and embellish the natural light with the soothing green tones of Florida. The spa provides 40 treatment rooms, a 4000 square-foot outdoor pool, a 6000 square-foot wellness center and various associated facilities. The services are widely heterogeneous, as you can see here.

*A similar resort, this time surrounded by a wintery scenery, is the Lake Tahoe Ritz-Carlton.

  1. The Trailhead Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming

This resort is the number one entry in the Conde-Nast Traveler’s “Best Spas in the United States” (Reader’s Choice Award).

As its webpage states, this resort incorporates “traditions of the American West and indigenous ingredients”. Fitness, wellness, yoga and spa experiences expect the guests looking for a complete escape from their everyday lives. Rejuvenating treatments come with adjacent services such as steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tub or full service salon.

The 30.000 acres getaway belongs to the White Family; in 2008 Bruce White, head of White Lodging, acquisitioned the Brush Creek Ranch. The company manages over 160 hotels as of 2015.

  1. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa – Destin, Florida Beach Resort

With a tradition that spans over 30 years, this resort is destined for family vacations, romantic getaway, events or yearly trips. The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is located on a famous South Walton beach, part of Florida’s Gulf Coast stretch of sandy landscapes.

The spa itself is taglined “serenity by the sea” and features treatments such as moisturizing scrubs, clay masks, hydrating wraps, along with various massage services, body therapy services, salon treatments and other combined packages in a 16-room facility that includes a fitness club.

Although this resort is not as spacious as others mentioned here, it is nevertheless mentioned by Luxury Travel Magazine because of its wonderful atmosphere, services and food and especially because of the stunning Hilton Sandestin beach – you can see here the awards, insider tips, accommodations and other useful details.

  1. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach – Sunny Isles, Miami, Florida

This Miami Beach luxury resort has 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residencies; it proudly features a spa that provides treatments and fitness wellness programs (yoga, personal training, and nutrition & wellness expertise).

Various custom-designed packages are also featured on the hotel’s webpage: Himalayan salt wall and treatments, spa specials tailored for special moments or the Diamond Rewards Program are just a few extra incentives that might motivate potential guests.

Affiliated to the Leading Hotels of the World organization and with a Forbes Five Star Award, this resort is rather accessible than isolated and benefits from the sunny Miami Beach surroundings.

  1. The Lodge at Torrey Pines – La Jolla, California – Exclusive Luxury Golf Resort & Spa

This resort, located 15 miles north of downtown San Diego (and adjacent to the famous Torrey Pines State Reserve), is home to The Spa at Torrey Pines that centers its services on marine and botanical-based products from the European lines of botanical- and marine-based extracts and offers signature treatments.

Although the dedicated webpage is rather minimalist, Luxury Travel Magazine mentions how this resort overlooks Torrey Pines Golf Course and has a breath-taking scenery. Featuring a heated pool with relaxing poolside cabanas, and also a whirlpool, a croquet lawn, and a large terrace, this luxurious resort holds various awards and certifications on account of its services.

In the hope that we managed to provide a quick overview of some of the most exquisite and/or interesting wellness destinations, we leave you with a related quote from Triplefy.com, spotted on Pinterest: “A beautiful day at the spa is what we call heaven on earth”.