Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grand Lakes Wins Readers' Choice!

The grand dame of spas in Orlando has traditionally been The Spa at Grande Lakes. Located between sister properties the JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, this multi-floor spa includes 40 treatment rooms, a 4,000 square foot heated lap pool, a well-stocked boutique and a spa cafe. The spa may make you forget to visit the theme parks.
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Located at the most luxurious hotel and residence in Atlanta, The Spa at The Four Seasons Atlanta welcomes guests with a breathtaking marble stairway just steps from the spa entrance. The therapists here have a level of training much higher than the local regulations and standards require. The city’s most photo worthy indoor pool – a Roman-inspired saline pool – is part of the spa facility. A poolside menu features spa-inspired nourishment from a menu designed by the top chef in town, Robert Gerstenecker of Park 75.
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Today spas are all about highlighting the local culture, and this spa by the sea at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island nails it with a unique Heaven in a Hammock signature service. This unique service is a massage performed inside a hammock! Not only does the gentle swaying of the hammock sway one to relax, it also gives a weightlessness to the body that helps elongate the spine. It’s one of the spa’s most sensory experiences, and  one of the most unusual spa treatment found anywhere.
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The Spa at La Posada de Santa Fe is located at a resort with a long history of family hospitality. This spa utilizes sage and other local indigenous ingredients in most of its treatments, but it uses locally-made chocolate best. Chocolate infused with chili revitalizes tired bodies during a Santa Fe Chocolate Chili Wrap or Santa Fe Chocolate Chili Pedicure. The spa's unique chili-infused chocolates are made with a custom red Chimayo pepper for warmth while the chocolate yields an antioxidant power. Accompanied by champagne and exquisite chili-shaped chocolates, the pedicure is a multidimensional experience.
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The Spa at Loretto strives to award every guest with a refreshing wellness journey that enhances their Santa Fe experience. Most of the spa treatments utilize indigenous plants of New Mexico, and each treatment begins with a respectable Santa Fe tradition of burning sage in the guest's honor. This is a rare spa that has only private suites, each elegantly appointed. Special touches include antique Kohler claw foot tubs and a private spa elevator that whisks patrons directly to the interior of the spa from the hotel floor.
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Personally selected wines served in an exclusive wine lounge set apart the Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at the Fairmont Plaza in New York City. Signature treatments in this lovely heart-of-the-city spa include a barrel bath, Crushed Cabernet Scrub, Honey & Wine Wraps, Wine Maker’s Massage and Caudalie’s famous facials with grape and vine active patents. The vinotherapy theme extends beyond the treatments to the décor which includes symbolic vine sculptures.
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Over 40,000 square feet of spa bliss awaits at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess's Well & Being Spa, a true wellness destination in Scottsdale. The spa menu has all the standard offerings plus nutrition counseling, acupuncture, life coaching and body composition testing. Jacuzzis, grotto waterfalls, a rooftop pool and a Eucalyptus inhalation room - to enjoy before or after treatments - are part of the appeal. Classes include aerial yoga and Rip Surfer.
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The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place lies in the heart of Charleston. Wellness is taken seriously here – the hotel takes part in a program to aid in the wellness of the entire town, especially its children, with their “I Will Reflect” program. For a hotel spa their community involvement is unprecedented. This spa with a heart also offers an extensive menu of treatments along with a beautiful swimming pool with a retractable roof.
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The Spa at the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado lies near a high mountain desert landscape in Santa Fe, the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Deeply inspired by the desert landscapes, the spa utilizes indigenous ingredients such as honey, adobe and blue corn. Spa treatment rooms are located in a building connected by a strolling pathway with large glass walls for a unique indoor-outdoor feel that incorporates Santa Fe’s natural beauty into the decor.
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The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte is an LEED-certified eco-friendly facility. This green hotel removes stress with their Vitality Lounges, including a eucalyptus steam room, a dry sauna and experience showers. Also not to be missed, the Zen-inducing Aqua Lounge, which includes a pool, whirlpool and refreshments.
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