Ridgedale, Missouri
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With its perch overlooking Table Rock Lake in the Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge is the perfect weekend destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. At the resort’s 18,000-square-foot Cedar Creek Spa & Salon, guests can choose a range of services, including massages, facials, body treatments and contouring, and haircuts. Massage treatments begin with a consultation, so guests can receive an experience tailored to their needs. Guests who book a massage or facial appointment can also take advantage of the grotto pool, ice room, saunas, steam rooms, and hot spas for hot and cold therapy.
Wisconsin Dells
Surrounded by pine trees, this nature-immersed retreat is known for its serene atmosphere and focus on wellness. Sundara Inn & Spa offers a range of relaxing massages, including the Seasonal Stone, the Signature Body Polish, and the CBD Massage, which soothes pains caused by inflammation. A Hydrotherapy Scalp Renewal is the newest addition to the list of services. The scalp therapies relax the mind, body, and soul, while promoting circulation and soothing the nervous system. The spa also offers energy therapies, such as Sound Healing and Gemstone Energy Therapy. Make a weekend out of it by booking a suite or a villa.
French Lick, Indiana
Health and wellness has been a focus at French Lick Resort since it was founded in the mid-1800s. Guests can take a private 25-minute soak in the mineral spring waters with the signature Pluto bath experience. At the spa, guests can choose from a traditional Swedish massage or a sacred stone massage, which uses lava stones and therapeutic massage to focus on key tension areas. French Lick Resort has two spas among its three hotels, and guests can access both via the complimentary shuttle.
Chicago
The Peninsula is prioritizing wellness with its Life Lived Best initiative. The holistic approach provides opportunities for mindfulness and fitness activities, as well as healthy food options. Guests can exercise in the privacy of their rooms. Guided meditations can be combined with aromatherapy self-care rituals and spa treatments. Peninsula also offers plant-based, locally sourced food options. The spa offers a half-day destress massage and healthy-glow facial, and guests can relax in the sauna or take a swim in the half Olympic-length indoor pool.
Chicago
A luxury spa experience awaits you at The St. Regis, the only Forbes Five-Star spa in the city. The Wellness Collection centers on energy, mindfulness and deep relaxation, offering treatments designed to restore balance and rid of tension. Indulge in the signature golden scrub, which leaves the skin rejuvenated, hydrated, and glowing. Massages are available in 60-, 90-, or 120-minute sessions, each customizable with your choice of sensory escape. Facial treatments feature the MediSpa facial machine and renowned Sothys skincare line for visible radiance. On the day of your treatment, guest also enjoy full access to the spa’s facilities, including the heated indoor swimming pool with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline.
