Summer is a time to relax on the beach, drink something fruity out of a coconut, and indulge in a massage. Or two, or three.
But instead of squeezing in a measly back rub between your sunbathing, why not plan your whole vacation around it?
Condé Nast Traveler came out with a voter-based list of the best spas across America.
Far from your strip mall spas that play "Sounds of the Beach" on loop, these are full-on retreats that offer premium pampering in some of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the country.
So sit back, relax, and completely indulge.
10. Samoset Resort, Rockport, Maine
The Spa at the Samoset is on the smaller side with just four private rooms, but their outdoor patio overlooks 230 acres of Maine' Penobscot Bay. Their body massage options include Detoxifying Seaweed Wraps and Citrus Detox Reviving Scrub. If you're looking to go all out, get the Samoset Ultimate Signature Package for $445 which includes a facial, massage, and champagne.
9. The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia
The Mediterranean-style resort on Georgia's private Sea Island, offers the "best of ancient and modern wisdom" with therapists and consultants on hand at their Forbes Five-Star spa and fitness center. Their treatments range from a White Tea Organic Facial to a Fresh Start Spa Day for those who want to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
8. L'Auberge Del Mar, San Diego, California
Located in California's "heart of Del Mar," their treatments are primarily open-air and "draw on the healing wonders of the ocean." A popular option is "Seaside Sojourns" which feature ingredients and techniques indigenous to the Amazon, Morocco, Polynesia and Asia. They also have the Invigorating Coffee Scrub which uses coffee oil.
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