TRAVEL + LEISURE World’s Best Awards: Overall Destination Spas
Looking for a place to de-stress? TRAVEL + LEISURE magazine readers have found the top destination spas for pampering:
Miraval, Life in Balance Catalina, AZ
Reconnect with life, health, meaning and purpose at Miraval. Located in the high Arizona desert, this top spa is famous for flavorful, healthy cuisine, wonderful service and innovative treatments and activities. Try the Zen bootcamp, the sunset nature walk or cooking demonstration. Impressive selection of meditation and yoga classes.
Spent a little too much time in the sun? Rescue your skin with the soothing aloe wrap
Tucked in a valley near San Diego, this intimate spa is known for its attentive staff, serene grounds and superb service. Each week at the Golden Door, 40 female guests enjoy the attention of a personal fitness guide, sublime gourmet meals and a daily spa treatment.
Several male and coed weeks are available throughout the year
Create a path to healthy living in the peaceful Sonora Desert at Canyon Ranch. Staffed with experts in nutrition, medicine, exercise physiology and spiritual awareness, this popular escape features a 62,000-square foot, fully equipped spa. Try a variety of guided hikes, fitness classes and workshops.
Pick up the cookbook to recreate the healthy, flavorful cuisine at home
Set in the rolling hills of the Berkshire Mountains, New England's Canyon Ranch features a 100,000-square foot spa complex. Enjoy nutritious, gourmet cuisine in the dining room of the resort's beautifully restored mansion. Pamper your body with the Ranch's signature Mango Sugar Glo, or sign up for a relaxing meditation class.
The charming town of Lenox is within walking distance
This fitness-oriented spa features a varied selection of classes, from Power Yoga to water workouts. Located in the sleepy, artistic community of Ojai, the Oaks employs an expert staff to help guests with nutrition, exercise and attitude. After a long hike, relax with one of their soothing massages.
Feeling adventurous? Sign up for the mini-mountain hike
The majestic Sedona landscape provides a stunning backdrop for this luxurious resort. Mii amo incorporates the area's spiritual history into the spa environment. Award-winning architects designed the space with the scenic desert surroundings in mind. Services range from a soothing, aromatic bath with crystals to Reiki energy healing.
Book a massage in your own private outdoor wikkiup (a Native American cabana)
The peaceful, zen-like atmosphere at Ten Thousand Waves is a perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Designed similar to a Japanese hot spring resort, the spa offers a superb selection of Eastern-inspired treatments. Enjoy a private session with a master masseuse in an outdoor pagoda, or enter the dreamy waterfall pool for a gentle Watsu massage.
Awaken your spirit at Rancho La Puerta. High in the Mexican desert, North America's oldest spa has been welcoming guests since 1940. Use the Ranch's "Six Facets of Fitness" to plan your week's program. Choose from dozens of daily classes or activities, enjoy pampering body treatments and savor nutritious gourmet cuisine.
Treat your body to a holiday on a balmy Caribbean island. St. Lucia's Le Sport features an impressive selection of treatments, many of which are included in the all-inclusive rate. Enjoy your pampering at the resort's decadent Oasis spa or book a breathtaking outdoor gazebo for massage.
