• Introduction
• Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Resort
• Tucson: Starr Pass
• Prague: Mandarin Oriental
• Los Angeles: Sofitel
• Arán Valley: La Pleta
• Los Cabos: Las Ventanas al Paraiso
• Ojai, California: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
• Atlanta: Inter-Continental Buckhead
• Vail: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
• Turks and Caicos: The Palms

THE SPA In a whitewashed adobe with heirloom herb gardens, fountain courtyards, and working fireplaces, this historic Spanish-style spa-resort is a cozy, romantic hideaway.

SETTING Nestled against the Topa Topa Mountains, southern California's Ojai is dotted by ancient oaks, scented by lavender fields and orange groves, and crisscrossed by horse trails, creeks, and bike paths.

SIGNATURE TREATMENT The Kuyam ("coming together") experience includes cleansing mud, dry heat, inhalation therapy, and guided meditation. Follow with a Massage Duet.

MORE THAN MASSAGE Golf on the 18-hole championship course, or wander over to the Artists' Cottage for classes including painting, horseback riding, or wine tasting. Take advantage of free mind/body activities like yoga, pilates, dance, spinning, and hiking.

CUISINE Sit outside under the oaks with a frisky Hot Ojai Cowboy made with Jack Daniel's, hot lemonade, and ginger syrup. Or try a Central California coast local vintage, like the full-bodied Ojai Vineyard Syrah.

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