A good spa will transport its guests to a time and place where everyday stresses are forgotten. Opt for the hot-stone massage, during which a therapist banishes tension with kneads and strategically placed lava rocks.

Sometimes, however, a visit to the spa or salon is a quick reward in the middle of the day. That's why the staff here administers most of the standard treatments for the hair, nails, and body. Stylists trim new 'dos and flatten frizz with Keratin smoothing formulas, or nourish the skin with specialized facials. Gentlemen are hardly neglected, either. Their services include haircuts as well as mustache- and beard-tinting.