Top Spa Destinations

Going out for a spa day can be a wonderful experience. In this day and age, stress has a habit of building up and compiling overtime and making life a living hell at times, which is why it’s vitally important to really relax and de-stress every now and then. And what better place to do this than a spa? Not only will you feel great and stress-free when you leave, you also get to treat your skin and body to some really beneficial treatments.

But what if you’ve been to your local spas too many times already and are finding them lackluster, or what if you simply want to see just how great and relaxing a spa can truly be? Or what if you have some vacation time saved up and intend to use it on a trip to some remote area for some sheer relaxation and rejuvenation? If any of this describes you and how you feel at the moment, you might want to consider traveling to find the best and most famous spas out there. Let Vine Vera be your guide as we walk you through a few of our top picks for spa destinations.

Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah
Located within the scenic red-colored hills and mountains of southern Utah, this resort offers lots of pampering options at their day spa, as well as a variety of guided hikes, fitness classes, and more, all from an absolutely gorgeous location with a mountain view, which is situated within day-trip driving distance to all kinds of national and state park adventure opportunities, so you can relax and refresh your body, and then—if you like—please your sense of adventure while you’re at it.

Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
Delicious and healthy food, a lovely desert view with a mountain backdrop, various workshops, and a huge array of activities and pampering options earn this resort a spot on our list. The staff here are amazingly attentive and skilled, and no matter what state of mind and body you get here in, they’ll make sure you leave it happy, refreshed, and fulfilled.

The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania
Within a few hours’ drive from New York, New York, the Lodge at Woodloch is located on a private lake surrounded by serene woods that includes a variety of activity options. The atmosphere and scenery both inside and outside at this lodge is stellar; scenic woods surround a beautiful lake on the outside, and lush, tastefully decorated and plant-filled surroundings meet you inside. Here you can go fly-fishing on the lake, travel one of the many biking trails, or take it easy with a river stone massage or reclining in a tub in the oversized marble bathroom every guest gets in their room. On site is a free restaurant where everything is prepared from fresh, local, tasty ingredients.

Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
Want a fabulous day spa experience with a beautiful setting and huge variety of unique and interesting activities and spa treatments? Make sure your passport’s up to date, because you might want to head to this beautiful, delightful spa in in norther Mexico, right up against the California/Mexico border. Here you’ll be delighted by a primarily vegetarian assortment of delicious, locally sourced meals, spa treatments ranging from acupuncture to massage and everything in between, and a variety of fun, beautiful hiking options.