Splendid Spa Resorts - North America

Nowadays our life is very tense, for sure, but can you allow yourself to make a break for only a week and enjoy the beckoning nature of the tempting silky sands, swaying palms and warm blue water?

If so, the best choice for you is to visit one of the Asian and European as well as the USA's best spa resorts featured here, which undoubtedly provide your health improvement by means of currently made procedures, such as hydro massage, baths, different saunas, diet dishes and sport.

Spas have a magnificent history, dating back to the ancient Babylonians, when people would travel miles to bathe in hot springs and mineral rich pools for their healing effects. Whilst water based treatments remain popular with the European spa goer, spas in Canada and the United States are seeing an increasing interest in a variety of holistic experiences grounded in the traditions of the middle and Far East. Right through North America, spa vacations are enjoying new found popularity, with the general purpose of the visit being to guide clients to a healthier lifestyle through a variety of services and treatments including health education. The current Western spa has come a long way from its ancient origins, and today they can easily be found in many luxurious hotels, airports or conveniently located in private businesses.

The destination spa gathered all of the benefits produced by the day spa and accessible over the more prolonged period of time to create deeper and more durable effects. The Avello Spa & Health Club, in the middle of Whistler Village, one of North America's best known and appreciated ski resorts, is a major example of the destination spa. The resort offers the exquisite menu of treatments and services, plus many signature bonuses for example specialized massage therapies and aesthetic treatments ideal for life in a resort town like Whistler, where most of the activities are open-air oriented. Certainly, there are many accommodation options on hand near the spa, from conventional hotels to resort hotels to vacation home rentals and hostels to house any account.

Destination spas like Avello Spa & Health Club or Healing Springs Spa in southern BC's Harrison Hot Springs are a little more expensive than day spas, but the price normally includes meals and accommodations as well as a few "resident" oriented perks, for example the addition of specialty foods to enhance the effects of various treatments and can expose clients to new and exciting dietary ideas to last a lifetime. One more common feature is the inclusion of the ancient eastern art of yoga, which combines moving between various postures (called asanas) with simple breathing exercises to improve the overall tone and conditioning of the body. Extra benefits comprise improved circulation and energy flow throughout the body, and a calming of the central nervous system which reduces stress and fatigue. At most spas that offer it, yoga is available in both group classes and private sessions. Destination spas are found as independent businesses or are connected to resort hotels, providing additional opportunities offered by the resort.

European and Asian traditions are becoming more and more popular in North America and accessible at both destination and day spas. The La Raffinage Spirit Spa in downtown Vancouver is a good model of a day spa that focused on a diversity of eastern based treatments they submit to Spa Zen, as well as the ever popular Reiki massage. Reiki is like acupuncture in that the body's natural healing tendencies are encouraged through the nervous system, but through the "laying on of hands" sooner than the application of fine needles. The spa's location in the center of downtown Vancouver also puts it close to many vacation alternatives like boat tours along the coast, bicycle tours and whale watching. There are a number of places to shop, including the popular Robson Street district, and the dining is second to none, from vegetarian to steak to some of the freshest seafood in the world.

Canada
Get to know about the deluxe spas of Canada that provide special treatments for your relaxing and pampering for the duration of your stay.

Mexico
Indulge yourself with a Mexico spa vacation by choosing a spa resort with revitalizing treatments provided by a skilled staff ready to serve with personal warmth and attention that you expect.

United States
Here you'll find some of the best United States spa resorts and spa vacations available.