Multiple studies have found that partners who travel together have happier, healthier relationships, so why not boost the benefits? Enjoying a spa retreat is a great way for couples to spend time together while enhancing wellness and exploring a new destination too. After enjoying activities that might include anything from tranquil walks on a beach and hiking mountain trails to swimming in a lake, you can come back and indulge in pampering treatments that soothe mind, body, and soul. When it comes to spa retreats in the U.S., you have lots of great choices with these properties some of the very best.
Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona
Nestled in the colorful Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines the rustic beauty of the Southwest and Sedona’s fiery red rock formations with luxurious accommodations and a wealth of high-end facilities. At one of the best spa resorts in Arizona, guests can enjoy exclusive access to the Mii amo spa, which was voted the No. 1 Domestic Destination Spa by Travel + Leisure magazine. It includes a pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. The resort’s guests also have use of the Fitness and Movement studios and are invited to attend the twice-daily Mii amo Crystal Grotto rituals. Guided excursions are available too, including guided hiking and mountain biking tours. Dining includes seasonal menus with award-winning dishes that can be enjoyed with panoramic views of the canyon. The casita guestrooms and suites all come with private decks or patios with canyon views, along with elegant furnishings and cozy fireplaces.
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Spa with a pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool + a menu of pampering treatments
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Guided hiking and biking tours
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On-site dining with seasonal cuisine and panoramic views of Boynton Canyon
525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA— +1 928-282-2900
Mohonk Mountain House - New Paltz, New York
Mohonk Mountain House is within easy reach of New York City for a weekend or longer spa retreat, just 90 miles away. It has a European feel with the look of a Victorian castle, set on a cliff at the edge of Lake Mohonk. Stress is sure to melt away in this National Historic Landmark building with an award-winning spa that offers a menu of pampering treatments and a eucalyptus steam room. A variety of activities can be enjoyed at this relaxing U.S. getaway, from hiking and rock climbing to ice skating and even wine glass painting, while dining features dishes based on the local bounty of the Hudson Valley. Accommodation is in rooms, suites, and cottages with kitchens. All have period decor with various perks, such as fireplaces and balconies with serene views.
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Rates include three meals and afternoon tea
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Award-winning spa with a eucalyptus room
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Activities like hiking, ice skating, and wine glass painting
1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA— +1 866-858-6646
Roche Harbor Resort - Friday Harbor, Washington
Roche Harbor Resort is located on lush San Juan Island, easily reached by ferry from Anacortes. Or, you might hop on a seaplane for a scenic flight from Seattle. Once here, you’ll slow down to island time thanks to the relaxing vibe and setting that provides multiple ways to reconnect with nature, including forest bathing. The Hills Island Spa is on-site, offering a great way to rejuvenate with customized services that include massages. Beauty services like haircuts and color, make-up applications, and mani-pedis are available too. Accommodation is in everything from historic hotel rooms to contemporary condos. If you choose a room at the Hotel de Haro, part of the resort, you’ll enjoy antiques and perhaps the same clawfoot bathtub where actor John Wayne enjoyed a soak.
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Spa with massages and beauty services
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Historic character with a clawfoot tub where John Wayne once soaked
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Multiple restaurants featuring San Juan Island shellfish and Washington beef
248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA— +1 800-451-8910
The Lodge at Woodloch - Hawley, Pennsylvania
One of Pennsylvania’s most highly acclaimed spa resorts, The Lodge at Woodloch sits across over 150 wooded acres and includes a private lake. Guests can look forward to immersing themselves in nature in a myriad of ways, from activities on the water to fly-fishing excursions and biking trips. The spa hosts more than two dozen treatment rooms, co-ed soaking pools, a year-round outdoor whirlpool, heated massage waterfalls, and an aqua garden. At the fitness center, enjoy a variety of classes, from Pilates and yoga to aqua fitness and tai chi. The all-inclusive packages include three meals a day at the on-site farm-to-table eatery, health and fitness amenities, and creativity workshops.
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Outdoor excursions, including biking and fly-fishing
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Spa with soaking pools and massage waterfalls
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Farm-to-table dining on-site
Red Mountain Resort - Ivins, Utah
Red Mountain Resort sits at the edge of Snow Canyon State Park, surrounded by magnificent red rock cliffs. Guests can enjoy a myriad of ways to rest and relax, as well as take part in activities that include guided daily hikes. There’s a menu of fitness and health classes, while the spa offers various therapies inspired by ancient rituals practiced around the world, blending local honey, desert botanicals, and mineral-rich muds and clays. There’s a pool to lounge around or swim in, along with secluded hammocks for naps, while dining at Canyon Breeze, the signature restaurant on-site, is focused on delicious yet healthy cuisine with breathtaking views outdoors on the patio or indoors with a double-sided fireplace.
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Daily guided hikes
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Spa treatments inspired by ancient rituals utilizing local elements
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Indoor and outdoor dining with red rock views
1275 Red Mountain Cir, Ivins, UT 84738, USA— +1 435-673-4905
Miraval Arizona - Tucson, Arizona
The award-winning Miraval Arizona has long attracted guests seeking to enhance wellness while enjoying a more balanced lifestyle. There are various packages to choose from, like the Miraval Unlimited Package, which includes all meals and snacks, a nightly resort credit for spa services, private sessions, and activities, along with spa-inspired accommodation. Unlimited access to yoga and meditation classes, a climbing wall, and wellness lectures are all included too. The rooms were designed with relaxation in mind, with special features like meditation channels, meditation cushions, and Himalayan singing bowls. Filtered water is included too.
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Multiple restaurants on-site using fresh ingredients from the resort’s garden
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On-site spas services
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Unlimited access to yoga and meditation classes
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Hiking trails on-site
5000 East, E Vía Estancia Miraval, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA— +1 855-234-1672
Snake River Lodge & Spa - Teton Village, Wyoming
This rustic meets modern resort offers the ideal place to come back to after exploring Grand Teton National Park, with the entrance less than one-and-a-half miles away. One of the highlights at Snake River Lodge & Spa is the 17,000-square-foot spa, where guests can indulge in a relaxing massage or a wide range of pampering treatments while enjoying breathtaking views of the Tetons and Jackson Hole. A fitness center is part of the five-story facility which also includes jetted pools and saunas. There is also a swim-through indoor/outdoor heated pool and outdoor grotto waterfalls, while the on-site restaurant serves local specialties like buffalo filet mignon. Room options include features like balconies and fireplaces, along with standard amenities like coffeemakers, minifridges, and flat-screen TVs. Book a suite for a full kitchen and washer/dryer.
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Five-story spa and fitness center
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Indoor/outdoor heated pool
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Excellent restaurant serving local specialties
7710 Granite Loop Rd, Teton Village, WY 83025, USA— +1 307-732-6000
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain - Marana, Arizona
Nestled across 850 acres high in the Sonoran Desert, about 20 miles from Tucson, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is one of the most luxurious desert resorts. The property includes 20 miles of hiking and biking trails along with a spa offering a natural, holistic approach to wellness. Treatments feature indigenous gemstones and desert flora extracts, with Native American rituals provide. A sauna, steam room, and serenity pool are all included. There are also three outdoor pools, one with a 235-foot waterslide, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, and five indoor and outdoor eateries. The lavish rooms showcase gorgeous views of Wild Burro Canyon and the Tortolita foothills.
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Spa treatments utilizing desert flora extracts and indigenous gemstones
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Three outdoor pools, one with a waterslide
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Jack Nicklaus signature golf course
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658, USA— +1 520-572-3000
The Allison Inn & Spa - Newberg, Oregon
Ideal for wine enthusiasts, The Allison Inn & Spa is located in Oregon wine country, the gorgeous Willamette Valley, which is home to more than 500 wineries. It’s renowned as one of the world’s leading pinot noir producers, and you can complement your touring and tasting at the spa. This popular spa resort in Oregon offers treatments utilizing the elements of the valley, including pinot noir grapes. Beauty services are available and there’s also an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and fitness center. Dining is impressive, with the on-site restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Dishes are farm-to-table, featuring fresh, local, organic ingredients. The spacious guest rooms and lavish suites include upscale features like Bose sound systems, gas fireplaces, and balconies.
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Award-winning spa with treatments using pinot noir grapes
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Indoor pool, sauna, and steam room + a fitness center
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Farm-to-table dining on-site
Peaks Resort & Spa - Telluride, Colorado
Located in the ski-in/ski-out Mountain Village in Telluride, Peaks Resort & Spa offers an idyllic spa retreat year-round, perfectly positioned for skiing, but it’s also great for hitting the trails. After a day of any kind of play, you can take advantage of one of Colorado’s best spas – at 42,000 square feet, it’s the largest in Colorado and includes an oxygen lounge (important at 8,750 feet in elevation), a lap pool, Roman tubs, eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, dry saunas, a meditation/relaxation area, and a full-service salon. If you still need a workout, there’s a multi-level fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios. Families with children will appreciate the kids’ pool, waterslide, and games area. The spacious rooms are all pet-friendly and many have balconies with mountain views.
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Spa with an oxygen lounge, pool, and full-service salon
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Multi-level fitness center
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Kids’ pool with a waterslide and games area
136 Country Club Dr, Telluride, CO 81435, USA— +1 888-696-6734
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort - Calistoga, California
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort offers a hot springs paradise ideal for couples who also want to explore California’s most famous wine country, Napa Valley, of course. The on-site spa offers a variety of specialties, including options for couples. There are massages, indoor pools, mud and mineral baths, herbal facials, and much more. The property also includes a heated outdoor pool. Rooms include refrigerators or kitchens, but if you book the Tuscan-style Splendido Suite, you’ll get a spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a fireplace, and flat-screen TV with surround sound. If you’re looking for something ultra-romantic, consider booking one of the hotel and spa packages that includes a hot-air balloon ride over the valley.
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Spa with mud and mineral baths on-site
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Heated outdoor pool
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Hotel and spa packages with excursions included
1300 Washington St, Calistoga, CA 94515, USA— +1 707-942-4441
The Landing Resort & Spa - South Lake Tahoe, California
One of the best resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, The Landing Resort & Spa is just a couple of miles from Heavenly Mountain for world-class skiing, and it also boasts an award-winning spa. Indulge in everything from hot stone massage and reflexology to facials, massages, and body wraps. Microdermabrasion and waxing are available too. There’s a dry sauna and a comprehensive fitness center, while one of the favorite places to dine in Lake Tahoe can be found here: Jimmy’s Restaurant, with a fabulous menu of Greek and California fare. Rooms come with breathtaking lake views, and many have other upscale perks like private balconies or patios, granite stone fireplaces, and bathrooms with steam showers, heated floors, and toilet seats.
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Award-winning spa with a dry sauna
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Comprehensive fitness center
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Jimmy’s Restaurant on-site
4104 Lakeshore Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA— +1 530-541-5263
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa - Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
A remote hot springs resort with multiple pools for soaking in warm, healing mineral waters, the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is a top spa resort in New Mexico. Couples can come here to enjoy a variety of treatments, including pampering massages, restorative body therapies, and skincare treatments. Hiking, biking, birdwatching, and yoga can all be enjoyed, and there’s a wine bar and restaurant on-site as well. An RV park is on-site for campers, while rooms are set within adobe buildings and provide access to shared bathhouses – they’re TV-free, although Wi-Fi is included. Suites have en-suite bathrooms with minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, fireplaces, and outdoor soaking tubs. There are also cottages and even private two-bedroom homes with full kitchens.
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Multiple warm, mineral-rich water pools
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Spa with massages and various restorative treatments
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Wine bar and restaurant on-site
