AAA The Extra Mile. November 2023.

There’s nothing like completely decompressing on vacation with a day at the spa, and being able to walk back to your hotel room for continued respite. Add luxurious, pristine surroundings, and a spa vacation can be a life-changing experience for the mind, body, and soul. Indulge all your senses at these spectacular spas that take pampering to an extreme.

TE MAHANA SPA AT THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT BORA BORA
With hues of blue, green and white, Bora Bora is the ultimate destination for a spa vacation. Once you arrive at the by a private water taxi, Four Season Resorts Bora Bora, the feel of the salty air and scent of hibiscus flowers will instantly begin melting your stress away. But wait till you get into the overwater spa suite at Te Mahana Spa. As you lie on the treatment bed getting a traditional Tahitian massage, you can also see thousands of colorful marine life through crystal clear glass panels beneath you. No need for snorkeling gear! After your treatment, sip a glass of champagne and enjoy fresh tropical fruits in your private hot tub overlooking the lagoon and picturesque Mount Otemanu.

Monterey Plaza. Photo courtesy of Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

VISTA BLUE SPA AT MONTEREY PLAZA HOTEL AND SPA
Feel as close as you can to the shores of the Pacific Ocean at the Mediterranean-inspired Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in California. Vista Blue Spa, located at the top floor of the hotel, offers dramatic panoramic views of Monterey Bay so you can feel the sunshine, watch the ocean waves, and even some animated sea lions right from your treatment room. Experience bliss by yourself or with a partner in a CBD Bath Ritual made with a combination of organically grown hemp-derived CBD, lavender, bergamot, and ho wood essential oils mix. Make sure to relax in the enchanting outdoor hot tub and fireplace with some snacks and drinks at the rooftop terrace after.   

THE ST. REGIS BAL HARBOUR SPA
The glamorous Miami oceanfront resort is the ultimate playground for today’s jetsetter, where no luxury is out of reach. From serene marble walls, aquaticaccents, and one-of-a-kind treatments, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Spa is the perfect spot to spoil yourself with an opulent spa vacation. Start with a bespoke 24-karat gold wrap for hydration and radiance, or try a blue diamond facial to neutralize signs of aging. After your treatment, take a dip in the whirlpool spa and step outside on Miami Beach for barefoot luxury. Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, walk along a magnificent 1,000-foot, white-sand beach, or simply rest your head in the air conditioned Oceanfront Day Villa on your life-changing spa vacation.

WILLOWBROOK SPA AT LAKE HOUSE ON CANANDAIGUA
The Lake House is the first of its kind, an architecturally-focused wellness retreat in the Finger Lakes region of New York. But it’s the Willowbrook Spa that makes this the perfect lakeside spa vacation. After a customized bodywork session, experience a restorative barrel sauna ritual overlooking Canandaigua Lake. Try the house-made soothing mask and bask in the warm dry barrel heat, followed by an ice shower to enhance circulation. End your visit by lounging in the Adirondack chairs by the fireplace in the pristine native plant gardens and continue to enjoy the quiet and calm surroundings.

THE SPA AT KIMPTON SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA
Idyllically located on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa offers unobstructed views of the sun-kissed horizon and white sand. At the resort’s state-of-the-art 8,500 square feet The Spa at Seafire is designed in Caymanian influences, Caribbean blues with aquatic touches. There’s luxurious relaxation spaces featuring a co-ed, indoor-outdoor tropical garden retreat with a Jacuzzi, waterfall, grand soaking tub, steam rooms, and the island’s only Hammam made with imported Turkish tiles. Try a variety of Caribbean-inspired naturally healing coconut treatments including unrefined organic coconut oil massages, scrubs, facials, manicures, and pedicures to feel the essence of the destination.

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