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Home Resorts - Private Residence Resort Spa Feel
Over the years, the inspiration for home décor has come from a multitude of places. Today, as a growing number of hotels and resorts adopt a more upscale home style décor in their guest rooms and public spaces, an increasing number of homeowners are fi nding inspiration on their travels. […]
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Transformed from a "no man’s land" in the ‘70s, this desert region hugging Pinnacle Peak is now a community of fabulous homes anchored by the striking adobe-style Four Seasons. The Four Seasons Spa, not overly luxurious by Four Seasons standards but certainly in keeping with the chain’s legendary service, offers […]
Spa Avania Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
The newest star on the Scottsdale spa scene is Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Not only is it one of the largest and most visually beautiful spa environments in this spa-centric city, it also offers one of the most unique spa concepts.
Yes, this is one spa that really works by […]
The Beauty Show On Location at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
The Beauty Show visited Sycamore Mineral Springs Retreat Resort in San Luis Obispo, California and discovered that the three-year old resort is redefining the retreat concept by embracing it as a “healing art.”
Deborah Coryell, director of health and wellness division of King Ventures, developers of the resort, explains, “the […]
The Boulders Scottsdale
Home of the Golden Door Spa, The Boulders Resort is located several hundred feet higher in elevation than many of the other resorts in the area so it tends to be a bit cooler even during those triple-digit days of summer. Golf carts take guests along pathways that wind between rocks […]
The Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain
In the shadow of the Praying Monk—that rocky, red outcropping perched high above this luxury boutique resort—is the Sanctuary, a stylish property with a Zen twist.
One of the features that sets the Sanctuary apart from others, not only in Scottsdale but elsewhere, is how it embraces nature. Here, the waiting […]
Camelback Inn Scottsdale
This landmark resort, now a J.W. Marriott property, is one that originally helped put Scottsdale on the map.
The signature Native Hot Stone Massage incorporates the Native American art of using heated basalt stones to massage the body. It begins with the therapist placing hot rocks along the client’s back and arms. It’s […]
Airport Spas
To most, the idea of a long layover is almost enough to cancel your plans altogether. But say goodbye to wandering around duty-free shops or reading every available tabloid magazine: this is the era of the airport spa. Now you can kick back and take a load off with a deep-tissue massage, refreshing facial […]