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Oh, to be able to share one last, luxurious getaway with the girlfriends before you join the ranks of the married ladies! With the caterer, the florist and those fittings, how will you ever find the time to enjoy a real getaway? Not that cake tastings aren’t decadent fun, but sometimes a girl just needs to cut loose!
Would you be surprised to hear that Tucson and Phoenix are home to some of the most sumptuous, well-appointed spas in the country? No need to travel far to indulge in the relaxation you crave—and richly deserve. Whether your taste runs toward party-central or an oasis of calm, your Arizona spas have just what you are looking for—maximum pampering with minimum effort.
The saying may be “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping,” but perhaps it should be amended to: “When the going gets tough, the tough go spa-ing.”
TUCSON
A Touch of Tranquility www.touchoftranquility.com
A relaxing experience of the senses awaits visitors to A Touch of Tranquility in Tucson. With a focus on therapeutic ancient body rituals, visitors here can indulge in beauty treatments based on art and science, coupled with carefully selected mud recipes, herbs and steam elixirs.
Imagine the “Sea Spa Sea-esta” in which your body is layered with a warm European seaweed mask. You are then lowered into a unique floatation sanctuary for a relaxation experience like no other. The euphoria is complete when your body is moisturized by the application of rich and emollient creams. Pure skincare products, featuring the Eminence line from Hungary, are used in the spa’s extensive line of services designed to make you look and feel your healthy, beautiful best. Bring the girls for a massage or spend the day with your sweetheart, enjoying one of the many treatments designed for two!
Gadabout Salon Spa
www.gadabout.com
Many a Tucson bride has visited one of the Gadabout Salon Spa locations for that perfect wedding-day look. One of the area’s premier spots for romantic updos and picture-ready makeup application, Gadabout is also an ideal place to go for a little pre-wedding rejuvenation. Slip into the peaceful oasis that is Gadabout and you’ll know what we mean. Every treatment is developed with your ultimate pampering in mind, from heavenly massages to facials offered by expertly trained clinicians. We are especially fond of the “Night Out” package, which features a Gadabout massage, deluxe facial, signature mani and pedi. After your yummy lunch, enjoy a shampoo/style and glorious makeup application before your night on the town.
Massage Envy
www.massageenvy.com
If massages are your vision of the ultimate relaxation, gather your wedding party and relax your cares away at Massage Envy. Home to a full menu of massage services, locations in Tucson and Phoenix offer Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology and trigger point massages, and even the much-sought-after cranial-sacral massage techniques to leave you stress-free and relaxed. A unique membership program can take the occasional indulgence of massage therapy and turn it into a regular part of your health routine.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
www.loewshotels.com
For a weekend escape, we love the beauty and relaxation offered at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Bringing the natural beauty of the Southwest with the luxurious offerings of a world-class resort, Loews knows what pampering is all about. Elegantly decorated rooms and suites, a dreamy oasis of a pool, and a 7,000-square-foot full-service Lakeside Spa—what’s not to love? Relax with a facial followed by a hot stone massage, then a new look from the beauty salon. Then hit one of the on-site lounges and you’ll feel miles away from home. Did we mention that The Ventana Room is the only Mobil 4-star restaurant in Tucson? Indulge in the most delectable meal tonight, and hit the exercise studio tomorrow! From tennis and golf to yoga classes and even cardio classes, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort will have you wedding-ready in no time!
PHOENIX
The Buttes, a Marriott Resort
www.marriott.com
Just minutes from Phoenix is a perfect restorative hideaway for the bride-to-be and her friends. Picture an exclusive resort in Tempe with unforgettable views, outdoor sports such as tennis and hiking and unforgettable spa treatments to delight the senses. Among our favorite features of this destination is the waterslide and the four hot tubs that are carved out of the mountainside! The newly opened Narade Spa offers a wonderful setting for renewal and restoration— there’s nothing like a sugar scrub to ease those pre-wedding jitters and leave your skin silky smooth. When your spa time is complete, visit the Top of the Rock restaurant for a dining experience you’ll never forget.
Hotel Valley Ho
www.hotelvalleyho.com
Retro chic all the way, the Hotel Valley Ho in downtown Scottsdale is a welcome departure from your everyday routine. The swanky accommodations are reminiscent of old Hollywood in the days of the three-martini lunch. Reserve one of eleven “cabana rooms” which feature an outstanding guest room with an attached, outdoor living environment with access to the pool that is all yours! Amenities include gourmet goodies, espresso drinks and even poolside spa treatments. Take a peek at the spa offerings at the VH Spa (Vitality + Health) and you’ll have a new to-do list; we guarantee it. Your best girlfriends will be delighted when they hear you’ve booked a Valley Ho shopping package including a chauffer-driven limo and a savvy personal shopper! Have they thought of everything or what?
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
www.thescottsdaleresort.com
Ever heard the expression “hiding in plain sight”? Situated right in the middle of everything is the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, where the bride-to-be and her girls can do exactly that. The staid name doesn’t clue you into the luxury accommodations (picture everyone partying together in one casita—a true party palace). Be sure to visit the on-site Amansala Spa and relax in style. With a name that means “peace and serenity,” this is surely a retreat from everyday life. Massages, facials, mani-pedi treatments, it’s all there. Packages vary but we like the Custom—three spa treatments of your choice ought to get the blissed-out party started! |
