Resort and Hotel Spas
Mokara Spa at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado
The reception desk at Mokara Spa at Omni Interlocken Resort is located on a garden level just down the steps from a busy lobby. At least it was quite busy when I visited recently, as the open lobby was filled with conference trade-show booths and a whole bunch of business types. That said, as soon as I set foot behind the doors of Mokara Spa with its … [Read more...]
The Spas at the Foxwoods Resort: Mashantucket, Connecticut
Just 20 years ago, Mashantucket was sparsely-inhabited woodlands in southeast Connecticut. But the Native American Pequot tribe had bigger plans for its federally-recognized tribal land. The AAA Four Diamond Foxwoods Resort and Casino is now the largest casino in North America, and while the obvious lure here is gaming and entertainment, there’s enough … [Read more...]
Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Colorado
I always try to arrive at any spa treatment at least 30 minutes prior to my appointed time to ease into "spa mode." That is, I like to enjoy a steam, sauna or soak in a whirlpool, or better yet, all three -- the marvelous "tri-bathlon." At the Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, this pre-treatment experience is taken to an entirely new level with its … [Read more...]
Spa at the Keystone Lodge, Colorado
Don't be fooled by the out-of-the-way location of the Spa at the Keystone Lodge. To reach the nondescript entrance, you walk along a garden-level hallway and down some industrial-looking steps whose walls are lined with pipes. However, once you enter the boutique and reception area -- with its soothing waterfall feature and delicious aromas -- you’ll … [Read more...]
Spa at Four Seasons Manele Bay: Lanai, Hawaii
You know a spa is spectacular when you book the same treatment twice during one week-long vacation. Yes, I was so smitten with my first Oceanside Hale Massage in a clifftop cabana facing the Pacific Ocean, that I couldn’t leave the lovely island of Lanai without experiencing it again. Indeed, services at the Spa at the Four Seasons Lanai Manele Bay are top … [Read more...]
Aqua Bamboo & Spa: Honolulu, Hawaii
The Aqua Bamboo & Spa, a moderately priced hotel two blocks from Waikiki Beach, surpassed my expectations. Rooms are large (with kitchenette!), the pool courtyard is surrounded by lush foliage (an oasis in the middle of busy Waikiki) and the basic, poolside spa is welcome amenity (especially after a day of transpacific travel). The AquaSPA … [Read more...]
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina: Oahu, Hawaii
If you've stayed at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa prior to 2010, I'd put this luxury property on your list for a repeat visit. That's because the elegant hotel on the western shore of Oahu, in the Ko Olina resort area, recently underwent an $18 million renovation. Not only did all 387 rooms and suites receive a face lift with new furnishings, … [Read more...]
Sandpearl Resort and Spa: Clearwater, Florida
Set upon the powdery white sands of Clearwater Beach, the Sandpearl Resort is one of the newest properties on the central west coast of Florida. It’s a comfortable and casual beachside resort, drenched in unpretentious elegance. My family reveled in the Sandpearl’s AAA Four-Diamond hospitality, enjoyed delicious cuisine, and took advantage of the … [Read more...]
