Spa Getaways

Ahhh, spa getaways! Rejuvenate your body and soul.

Everyone needs some good old R & R sometimes. What could possibly be better than a spa getaway!

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There are, of course, two kinds of spas: the resort where you stay and play; and the day spa where you just spend the day letting someone else relax and/or beautify you.

In these times of high-priced gas, maybe we need to think about getaways close to home. I'm listing some spa resorts that are close to my home, but look around your area and see if there are any near you.

GREEN VALLEY RESORT & SPA

This spa getaway is located in St. George, Utah surrounded by spectacular scenery and world-class hiking, rock climbing, biking, tennis and golf. Ask the family who founded the place what sets Green Valley apart from other destination spas, and a couple of hours later you might find yourself sitting on the edge of a sandstone cliff, 120 feet in the air, trying to talk yourself into shoving off - down the zip line.

Or you might find yourself relaxing under a willow tree on the spa patio, receiving one of their signature treatments of smooth, warm stones gliding over your skin to dissolve tense, tight tissues, as sweet smelling grasses activate the olfactory system to combat emotional distress.

Ahhhhhhhh...ooooooh....

You really need to experience for yourself what makes Green Valley one of the world�s elite spa resorts. Whether you want to stay for a night, or a week � to pamper yourself with stress-melting spa treatments, or re-spark your spirit with a Red Rock adventure � you�ll find it here.

And you just might find yourself again � at Green Valley Spa and Resort.

GETTING THERE: Green Valley Resort & Spa is located at 1871 W. Canyon View Drive, St. George, Utah, which is about a 4-hour drive from Salt Lake City or a 2-hour drive from Las Vegas.

RATES: For information on the spa's rates and special pricing visit www.greenvalleyspa.com or call 800-237-1067.

RED MOUNTAIN SPA

"Find Yourself Between a Rock and a Soft Place in the Great American Southwest."

Red Mountain Spa

That is the motto of the Red Mountain Spa. There are many things to do, see, taste, and experience here like:

* Stylish Deluxe Rooms and Luxury Villa Suites
* Three Healthy Gourmet Meals Daily
* Daily Morning Guided Hikes
* Sports Activities and Fitness Classes
* Cooking Demonstrations and Nutrition Classes
* Healthy Living Classes and Workshops
* New Conference Center
* Premier Golf Courses, Located Minutes Away
* Indoor and Seasonal Outdoor Pools, Whirlpools, Walking Trails & Fitness Center

Red Mountain Spa

Spend your day hiking in spectacular settings, taking gourmet cooking classes, learning about fitness and healthy living, or just relaxing with a gorgeous view.

Or try the variety of indoor and outdoor sports including cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, golf and natural rock climbing adventures.

GETTING THERE: Red Mountain Spa is located in St. George, Utah minutes from St. George Airport (SGU) and only a short 2-hour drive northeast of Las Vegas on 1275 E. Red Mountain Circle, Ivins, UT 84738 (near St. George)

RATES: For the "Spring on Sale" going on right now, accommodations, all meals and many activities begin at $289 per person. Also included are bike rental, daily guided hikes, "Tai Chi on the Rocks", fitness classes, and use of the pools and cardio equipment.

For specials and packages go to www.redmountainspa.com or call 877-246-HIKE.

Whether you dream about an adventure vacation getaway, spiritual rejuvenation, healthy weight loss, or total tune-up for mind and body, look around your area or visit the above spas for maybe the best vacation you've ever had.

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