Spas | Wander With Wonder

Unforgettable spa experience: Joya Spa at Montelucia

Feb 07, 2012 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Hotels and Resorts, Spas 0

Joya Spa at Montelucia Resort and Spa in Scottsdale is a peaceful sanctuary. The views from the spa’s rooftop pool are some of the most spectacular in Phoenix.

Allison Inn embraces best of Oregon wine country

Nov 18, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Culinary, Hotels and Resorts, Restaurants, Spas, Wines and Spirits 2

The Allison Inn and Spa sits on a hillside surrounded by vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, offering an escape into the heart of Oregon’s wine culture.

Unforgettable spa experience: Aroma Spa at Esencia Estate

Jul 14, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Hotels and Resorts, Spas 0

My visit to Esencia Estate on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera filled me with wonder. My spa treatment there, the Ritual Ix Chel, was one of my all-time top spa treatments.

Unforgettable spa experience: Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort

Jun 06, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Hotels and Resorts, Spas 1

I enjoyed a fragrant citrus massage at Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Royal Palms is a magical places filled with romance.

Unforgettable spa experience: Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa

May 24, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Hotels and Resorts, Spas 0

Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, AZ embraces Native American traditions.

Unforgettable spa experience: Agave, The Arizona Spa

May 21, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Lifestyles, Spas 0

Agave, the Arizona Spa at Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona claims a place on my top ten list for its unique treatments that took me on a personal journey.

Top 10 unforgettable spa treatments

May 20, 2011 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Lifestyles, Spas 3

Great spa treatments can ease sore muscles, release toxins from the body, relieve stress, and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa offers discount luxury family vacation

Aug 16, 2010 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Spas, Vacations 1

Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas is both family vacation resort and luxury holiday spot. Located on the shores of Arkansas’s largest lake, less than a half hour from Hot Springs, Mountain Harbor is the ideal vacation spot.

Tyst Tradgard in Quebec Province offers a new style of Scandinavian Spa

Sep 24, 2009 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Spas 1

Tyst Tradgard is a new style of Scandinavian spa just 30 minutes from downtown Quebec City that combines hydrotherapy treatments and massage into an exquisite unforgettable spa experience.

How to get the most out of a luxury resort spa

Jul 20, 2009 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Spas 0

People visit spas to relax and de-stress, but they also seek out ways to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. At most luxury resort spas, you can book one treatment, such as a basic massage, and spend the entire day at the spa. This makes luxury services more accessible for everyone.

What is the most authentic Native American spa treatment in Arizona?

Jul 20, 2009 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Spas 1

Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona, embraces the Native American culture that is so much …

Canada’s Ice Hotel and Station Touristique Duchesnay

Feb 10, 2009 | Susan Lanier-Graham | Hotels and Resorts, Spas 0

The day we planned away from Quebec City started in style. A limousine arrived early and picked the 9 of us girls up for a ride about an hour to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. We arrived at Station touristique Duchesnay, on the shores of Lac Saint-Joseph and headed straight for Hotel de Glace — the Ice Hotel.