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Take couples therapy to a whole new level
Most spas tout the "three R's:" relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal. But we've rounded up a global list that embraces a fourth R – Romance. Aromatic mineral pools and private, candlelit, seaside massage terraces are just a few of the perks in our list of favorites. But with spas springing up everywhere, you want to be sure you don't end up wasting money at an overpriced (or over-hyped) facial factory. We sent spa expert (and former editor-in-chief of Spa Magazine) Maryann Hammers to seek out the most alluring, luxe spas across the planet. Start your pampering plans here with these ten seductive retreats that all promise to help you love your body.
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$525/nt+: Luxe Santa Monica resort w/$50 nightly credit Shutters on the Beach
$99/nt+: Palm Springs stay w/25% off spa, golf, food JW Marriott Desert Springs
$238/nt+: Coastal California resort w/room upgrade Perfect Escapes
$600/nt+: San Diego beach bungalows w/daily brkfst Perfect Escapes
$169/nt+: LA resort w/3rd nt free & $25 spa credit Perfect Escapes
$129+: Tucson, Arizona resort w/spa, hiking & golf Marriott Star Pass Tucson
$149+: Tucson desert bed & breakfast resort special JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
$249/nt+: Coronado island resort on San Diego Bay Marriott Coronado Island
$89+: Indian Wells resort w/25% off spa, golf, food Marriott Esmeralda Renaissance
$135/nt+: Condo rentals in Snowmass; 40% off Destination Resorts Snowmass
$159/nt+: Tranquil downtown LA hotel w/roof garden Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
$159/nt+: Low summer rates at chic LA hotel Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
$210+: Palos Verdes, CA resort w/free kids brkfst Terranea Resort
$209+: Lake Tahoe family suite w/brkfst & dinner Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort
$159+: Romantic LA weekend w/breakfast in bed Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
$99/nt+: Snowmass lodge w/up to 30% off in summer Stonebridge Inn
55% off: Posh Cancun 5-star stay w/private terrace La Amada
$65/nt+: Telluride lodge w/biking & rafting; 40% off Mountain Lodge Telluride
$125/nt+: Summer rentals in Vail w/up to 50% off Destination Resorts Vail
$64/nt+: Kids stay free at Cancun all-inc. resort BookIt.com
$179+: Mexico 4-night cruise on Carnival Fantasy Carnival
$1466+: Riviera 7-nt cruise on Mariner of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$209+: Mexico 5-night cruise on Carnival Fantasy Carnival
$1039+: Mediterranean 7-nt cruise on Norwegian Norwegian
$924+: Mexican Riviera 7-nt summer cruise w/Cabo Royal Caribbean
$599+: Caribbean 7-night on Carnival Conquest Carnival
$329+: Mexico 4-nt Carnival cruise – 65% off Carnival
$679+: Caribbean 7-nt cruise on Carnival Liberty Carnival
$487+: Mexican Riviera 7-night cruise this fall Royal Caribbean
$599+: Mediterranean 7-night on Norwegian Gem Norwegian
$999+: Caribbean 7-nt family sail on Disney Magic Disney
$249+: Mexico 4-night cruise on Carnival Fantasy Carnival
$2029+: Mediterranean 7-night cruise w/Barcelona Royal Caribbean
Mexico Cruise on New Ship from $359 Editors' Review
Exotic Educational Cruise w/Airfare Up to 44% off Editors' Review
$649+: 11-day Mexico cruise from/to San Francisco Online Vacation Center
$399+: Princess Cruises w/Los Cabos & more Princess Cruises
$799+: Cruise along the Panama Canal & more Expedia
$279+: 6-nt NCL cruise from Vancouver to LA Norweigan
Up to 55% off: South America 16-nt cruise from LA Princess Cruises
$630+: London, Paris & Barcelona 6-nt trio w/air EuropeanDestinations.com
$630+: Barcelona, Paris, Rome 6-nt trio w/airfare EuropeanDestinations.com
$212/nt+: Colorado ranch w/horseback riding Vista Verde Ranch
$549+: Riviera Maya 4-nt trips w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$459+: 4-nt all-inclusive Riviera Maya trip w/air BeachDestinations.com
$415+: 4-nt Riviera Maya getaway w/airfare inc. BeachDestinations.com
$379+: 4-nt Cozumel, Mexico trip w/airfare inc. BeachDestinations.com
$965+: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Ibiza 6-nt tro w/air EuropeanDestinations.com
$1369+: Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Prague w/flight EuropeanDestinations.com
$429+: Cancun 4-nt stay w/air & transfers; 45% off ME Cancun
$1519+: Paris & Barcelona w/airfare & daily brkfst Air France Holidays
$415+: All-incl. 4-nt Cancun beach stay w/airfare The Vacation Travel Mart
$462+: Playa del Carmen 4-nt beach getaway w/flight The Vacation Travel Mart
Solo Travel Packages from $528 Editors' Review
Baseball Packages from $225 Editors' Review
$948+: All-inclusive 4-nt stay in Cancun w/air Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
25% off: 4-nt Cancun Resort & Spa stay w/air JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
$458+: Cancun resort stay w/resort credit & air Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
$599+: All-inclusive beach getaways w/flight Apple Vacations
Under $20: Cheap car rentals in major cities CarRentals.com
$10/day+: Airport pickup & dropoff car rental deals CarRentals.com
$9+: Cheap car rentals - valid over July 4th Hotwire.com
$128+: Low round-trip Los Angeles fares w/taxes CheapOair
$463+: Low summer fares to Europe (round-trip) American Airlines
$202+: Low fares to Europe via US cities (one-way) Air France
$168+: Fly to top cities from midwest (round-trip) Midwest Airlines
$341+: Flights to Mexico City from LA (round-trip) Major Airlines
$320+: Cheap airfare to Matzatlan (round-trip) Major Airlines
$266+: Cheap rates to Puerto Vallarta (round-trip) Major Airlines
$254+: Low summer fares to Los Cabos (round-trip) Major Airlines
$79+: Low fares to/from Cancun & Orlando (one-way) JetBlue
$119+: Fares to Vegas, Seattle & more (round-trip) Expedia
$119+: Round-trip SF flights from Boston & more Major Airlines
$29+: Fly to hotspots from top cities (one-way) JetBlue
$179+: Summer flights to Los Angeles (round-trip) Major Airlines
$179+: Low round-trip flights to sunny San Diego Major Airlines
$584+: Low summer fares to Barcelona (round-trip) Expedia
$583+: Round-trip Madrid fares from NY & Chicago Major Airlines
$325+: Low round-trip flights to Amsterdam & more Travelocity
$549+: Flights to Milan, Bergen & more (round-trip) Finnair
$180+: Rock-bottom round-trip fares to Los Cabos US Airways
$39+: Low fares to/from major US cities (one way) Southwest Airlines