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<\/a>Well Spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa<\/a><\/strong>\nTruly one of the most charming properties you\u2019ll ever visit in the Palm Springs area, Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells spans 11 acres yet everything is so accessible it feels incredibly intimate. The Well Spa (yes, there\u2019s a little well where you can make a wish) carries on the Mediterranean-inspired vibe with lovely indoor and outdoor areas, two salt water pools (yes, please!), eucalyptus steam room and plenty of treatment options like the Candela warm candle oil massage. (A real deal at $135 for 60 minutes considering you\u2019ll have use of the facilities for the day.) During my visit, my husband and I tried something new \u2014 the Pittura Festa treatment. It starts with your own private outdoor area where you can paint each other\u2019s bodies with a palette of colorful clays. It\u2019s the coolest thing ever. Literally. The clay is really cool to the touch, so make sure you book it on a warm day! After about 20 minutes, you wash it off in the outdoor shower and then head inside to your adjacent private room for a customized 60-minute couples massage. At $395 for 90 minutes it\u2019s a splurge, but the memories you\u2019ll make are priceless.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Spa at Terranea Resort<\/a><\/strong>
\nLooking to get away but don\u2019t have the funds to jet over to Maui? No worries. The Spa at Terranea will make you feel as though you\u2019ve just arrived at some seaside paradise. The place is huge. Like 50,000 square feet huge. But it\u2019s not the kind of huge that\u2019s sterile and makes you feel like you\u2019re going to get lost. It\u2019s airy and serene. And there\u2019s even a little juice shop, salon and shop in the main lobby area. There are 25 treatment rooms, a pool, outdoor hot tubs and three private VIP suites named after the elements: Earth (redwood sauna and shower), Fire (cozy fireplace) and Water (copper tub and the most incredible views of the Pacific). I got a massage in the Water suite. The massage itself is great, but what really made it so unexpectedly memorable were the sea lions playing in the ocean right outside my door! It might not be practical to open those French doors during the winter months (and I don\u2019t know what the sea lions\u2019 schedules are like), but let me just say that no New Age background music could ever compete with the sound of those noisy blubbery rascals lulling me into total bliss. Treatments (called Rituals) start at $190 for 60-minute facials and around $195 for 60-minute massages and wraps.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Spa at Four Seasons Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong>
\nWinter, spring, summer or fall, all you gotta do is call the Spa at the Four Seasons for one of the best pampering experiences in LA. The spa isn\u2019t the biggest nor the slickest, but that\u2019s what I find charming\u2014it kicks it old school yet stays on top of all the high-tech treatments. Case in point: The Ultrasonic Resurfacing facial, which is similar to microdermabrasion but uses ultrasonic waves instead to exfoliate, smooth and brighten your complexion. The staff will make you feel like a VIP and the talented estheticians really works wonders for the skin. (After all, they work on celebrities for a living.) As for the body stuff, definitely try the Punta Mita Retreat, a 90-minute margarita scrub detoxifying massage with tequila (!) and sage oil for $270. It smells divine and despite all the tequila, you can still drive when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Spa at Four Seasons Westlake Village<\/a><\/strong>
\nMuch like everything else about the sprawling Four Seasons property in Westlake Village, the spa here is big. How big? Try 41,000 square feet big. A stark contrast to some of the more intimate spa experiences I\u2019ve had, this place is ideal for a girls\u2019 day out, bridal showers and birthday parties, a few of which I saw while here. That said, it\u2019s not overwhelmingly big. It actually gives a sense of serenity because you realize you have so much space to just relax. There are 28 treatment rooms (each with their own little walled-in outdoor garden), 30 face and body treatments and 12 types of massage. Another good feature is the big outdoor pool area lined with chaise lounges and cabanas that you can reserve. Body treatments start anywhere from $150 on up, and if you can get away during the week check out Wow Me Wednesdays. Designed with the busy parent in mind, the package includes a 50-minute organic facial or massage of your choice for $130. Almost worth having a kid just to get this deal. Almost.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington Pasadena<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe only luxury hotel spa in LA that offers treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chuan Spa is located inside the elegantly old-school Langham Pasadena. The spa features treatments based upon the five elements, breathing rituals and acupressure. (Anytime a new treatment is added it comes directly from their TCM director in Hong Kong, so it\u2019s always legit.) There is just about every treatment you can imagine (I did the Chuan Harmony massage) and a few you probably would not \u2026 like ear beading. Yes, ear beading. Ear beads are these super tiny little metal-looking beads that are placed along the pressure points of the ear and stay on for up to a week and are said to help with everything from weight loss to stress reduction. This spa is all about a holistic approach \u2014 before you have your treatment you fill out a card based on how you\u2019re feeling that day and it helps determine what \u2018color\u2019 and element you are so they can better serve you. Treatments start at $165 for a one-hour massage.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Hotel Bel-Air Spa by La Prairie<\/a><\/strong>
\nDid you know that the ultra-luxe Hotel Bel-Air didn\u2019t have a spa until its revamp a few years ago? Thankfully, even if you\u2019re not among the 1% who can actually afford to stay here (rooms start at about $500 a night) you can still pamper yourself. The spa is located way in the back of the property, which is a good thing \u2018cause you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the swans, the fountains and all the beautiful, lush landscaping. The spa itself is spacious but maintains an intimate feel with subdued accents and warm tones. There are seven treatment rooms including my favorite, a private couples\/group suite with a tub, lounge chairs that double as mani\/pedi stations and outdoor courtyard. Aside from the fab facial I got here (with those signature La Prairie eye patches), I love the twinkling lights in the steam room \u2026 it\u2019s kind of like spa-ing beneath the stars. Facials start at $210 for 60 minutes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Sea Wellness Spa at Casa Del Mar<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhen I think of a spa at a beachside hotel I assume it\u2019s going to be very airy, bright, even nautical. But the Sea Wellness Spa at Casa Del Mar goes against the grain with a very low-lit, wood-friendly space that has the Zen vibe on lock. (It was designed by Etta Designs who incorporated eco-friendly design that are in keeping with the spa\u2019s holistic treatments and mind & body fitness programs.) This spa offers outdoor yoga and the HydraFacial, a non-invasive, 30-minute treatment that helps with hydration and anti-aging. No discomfort, no downtime, just all around good feelings.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Ritz-Carlton Spa Downtown LA<\/a><\/strong>
\nWith a minimalist-meets-Jetsons aesthetic, the Ritz-Carlton Spa in Downtown LA is indeed a modern urban escape. Located on the second floor of the hotel, there aren\u2019t any rooftop views, but there are plenty of amenities to keep you occupied. The eucalyptus steam room is outfitted with the prettiest, most comfortable ergonomically shaped chaise lounges (why doesn\u2019t every spa have these?!) and the comfy lounge area with sofa beds is perfect for pre- or post-treatment relaxation. I love that organic products are part of their treatments, including the signature Champagne and Shimmer Body Treatment which uses all-natural scrubs and creams infused with real 24k gold. It\u2019s $230 for 80 minutes but you\u2019ll look (and feel) like a million bucks.<\/p>\n