Relaxing at the Spa

California Spas

Southern California
Burke Williams has six spa locations in Southern California. Their philosophy is about providing a totality in its "beyond the spa" experience. By creating a soft, nurturing and tranquil environment, clients feel relaxed and secure. [Review] www.burkewilliams.com

Palm Desert
Surrounded by mountains and lakes and reflecting the tranquility and spirituality of the desert, the 30,000-square-foot Spa and Marriott's Desert Springs Resorts & Spa offers travelers a taste of everything - from hard core fitness programs to therapeutic facials and body treatments. www.desertspringsspa.com

Palm Springs La Quinta Spa

Palm Springs
Located just outside Palm Springs at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the legendary La Quinta Resort & Club dates back to 1926 when it was a private and sophisticated enclave for Hollywood celebrities. Stars may no longer flock here to seek solace, but the sprawling resort with its village-like groupings of Spanish-style casitas continues to offer a refuge from the stresses of daily living. [Read Review]

Rancho Mirage
At Spa Las Palmas, you'll enjoy 20,000 square feet of spa space, including 6 facial rooms, 16 massage rooms, 2 couples treatment rooms, 4 body treatment rooms with hydrotherapy baths, an outdoor sanctuary pool with underwater music and separate men's and women's locker rooms, steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools. www.spalaspalmas.com

Massage at the Four Seasons

San Francisco
After the requisite steam and champagne sipping in the lounge, I pondered the two treatments I had chosen at the Four Seasons' Spa - a deep pore cleansing facial and an aromatherapy massage. I must admit it was very difficult deciding on just two treatments from the huge menu that included ones with appetizing names like Green Tea Ginger Wrap and Afternoon Chai but even in heaven one must make choices. [Read Review]