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But while indulging in a two-hour lavender scented sea salt body scrub might be your idea of ultimate pampering, your usual entourage may be just as content to hang by the pool or sit in a hot tub sipping vitamin water. So before you compromise your idea of perfect pampering – invite like-minded gal pals, agree on a budget, prepare yourself for some serious spa therapy, and choose a stay spa or day spa.

Our choices for a great spa-scape:

ARIZONA

Carefree Resort & Villas
37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, Arizona 85377
http://www.carefree-resort.com/vacation_packages/

ATLANTA

Renew Day Spa Spas
#1 Customer Rated Day Spa in Atlanta & "Best of" Citysearch Winner!
4347 Shallowford Road, Marietta GA
http://www.renewdayspa.com

BOSTON

Giuliano, The Spa for Beauty and Wellness
Winner of Boston Magazine Best of Boston and is listed as one of the top 30 salons in America by Salon Today Magazine
338 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
http://www.giulianodayspa.com

CALIFORNIA

The Spa at Silverado, Napa, CA
Executive Chef named as "People's Choice Winner at the 2005 Napa Mustard Festival
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, California
http://www.silveradoresort.com

Trilogy Spa Hermosa Beach
Specializes in tropical-island treatments
1301 Manhattan Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA
http://www.trilogyspa.com

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Shape Magazine, #1 Spa
905 Country Club Road, Ojai, CA
http://www.ojairesort.com

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
#2 Best Family Resort for 2004, Forbes.com
1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA
http://www.paradisepoint.com

International Orange
2044 Fillmore Street, 2FL, San Francisco, CA
"INTERNATIONAL ORANGE what it's got hot bodies and inner peace... star clientele" INSTYLE, November 2004
http://www.internationalorange.com

CHICAGO

Asha
Voted #1 in Chicago. The best Facials, Massage and Microderm
601 N. Martingale Rd #233, Schaumburg, IL
http://www.ashasalonspa.com

COLORADO

Tallgrass Spa
997 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen CO
http://tallgrassspa.com/

FLORIDA

Pierre Day Spa
Manicures, facials and deep massages are the specialties at this cozy, intimate spa in the middle of busy downtown district
2116 Edgewater Dr, Orlando FL
http://www.pierredayspa.com

LAS VEGAS

Canyon Ranch SpaClub® located in The Venetian Resort–Hotel–Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd., South, Suite 1159, Las Vegas, NV http://www.canyonranch.com/spaclubs/venetian/all_about.asp

MICHIGAN

Spa Julianna
Best Places for Pedicures in the Detroit Area - Lucky Magazine, May 2003
444 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI
http://www.julianna-online.com

The Inn at Bay Harbor, a Renaissance Golf Resort
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI
http://www.innatbayharbor.com/index.htm

NEW YORK

Graceful Spa
Best Spa NY & Allure Mag.
205 West 14th St, New York, NY
http://www.gracefulspa.com/

The Friar Tuck Resort, Spa and Convention Center
Voted the "Best Hudson Valley Spa"
4858 Route 32, Catskill, NY
http://www.friartuck.com

OHIO

The Spa at Glenmoor
4191 Glenmoor Road NW, Canton, OH
http://www.glenmoorcc.com

Retreat Salon & Day Spa
Rated # 1 in Dublin
6565 Perimeter Loop Road, Dublin, OH
http://www.theretreatspa.com

PHILADELPHIA

AME (AH-MAY) ...a Pastore Spa Retreat
Ame, voted one of the top salons & day spas in the Philadelphia metro area
111 Waynewood Avenue, Wayne, PA
http://www.amesalonandspa.com

TEXAS

Ancient Way Day Spa
Best spa 2005 Citysearch!
7113 Burnet Rd, Austin TX
http://ancientwaydayspa.com

VIRGINIA

Poplar Springs-The Inn Spa
a destination for the most discriminating client”
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, VA
http://www.poplarspringsinn.com

Tranquility Day Spa & Salon
"One of the "Top 200 Salons on the Move" by Salon Today
10360 Portsmouth Rd., Manassas, VA
http://www.tranquilitydayspa.com

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About the Author: Sandra Mahoney is a Massachusetts-based mother of three and co-founder of Million-Dollar-Mama.com.

Added: 06/01/05