Relaxing Spa Resorts Worth The Splurge

When suffering from burnout or showing physical symptoms of stress, a trip to the spa can be more necessity than luxury. If one has the means, turning the trip into an indulgent vacation can be more than worth the price — imagine big comfy beds, fancy food, massages, whirlpools and the works.

With accolades and renown from publications like Travel + Leisure, Forbes and Condé Nast Traveler, as well as acclaim on TripAdvisor and Yelp, these spa resorts have rooms and treatments that may require a splurge, but it's one that guests won't regret.

Sedona is the kind of stunning, serene destination favored by retirees and couples looking for a quaint getaway. Mii Amo offers guests three, four and seven-day stays filled with food, meditation, exercise, art classes and both luxury spa and Native American-inspired therapies that can run up to $3,000 but include spa credits and food.

Situated on a secluded plot of 300 beautiful acres in New England, Twin Farms consists of quaint cottages, cozy rooms and artfully decorated farmhouse suites. As the seasons change, so do the landscape, the menu and the activities available at this resort. Twin Farms' Bridgehouse Spa offers treatments such as a Detoxifying Herbal Wrap — $290 for 90 minutes — that cleanses the body of toxins and promotes lymphatic flow.

A hidden American gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the village of Blowing Rock is home to the relaxing Westglow Resort & Spa. The resort is a cozy, intimate spot with just 11 guest accommodations and a staff-to-guest ratio of four to one. There is access to daily guided hikes, fitness classes and spa facilities that include an indoor pool, whirlpools, steam room, sauna and relaxing private treatments. Spa services include Raindrop Therapy, in which oils are dripped onto the spine from six inches above and then rubbed into the entire body to help with back pain and immune function, and a Firming Seaweed and Mud Wrap, which uses algae, vitamins and minerals taken from french green sea clay and seaweed to firm and tone skin in a luxurious treatment — neither of which will run you over $150.

A spa resort with a ranch culture vibe, The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch has activities like cross-country skiing, ice fishing and sledding in the winter, and rock climbing, mountain biking and ATV rides in the summer. After tiring themselves out, guests can then treat themselves to one of many spa treatments, like the $250 Medicine Bow Massage, which is catered to every guest's preferred methods and pressure levels, or a $225 Head, Hands and Feet Teepee Detox, which includes an exfoliating hands and arms treatment, a sage cleanse and an aromatherapy scalp massage and detox foot bath, as well as a guided meditation.

In Point Clear, Alabama, you'll find a vastly underrated beach town with a renowned Southern resort. Established in 1847, the Grant Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is one of the oldest hotels in America and has checked in the likes of Dolly Parton, Patty Labelle, Colin Powell and Margaret Thatcher. Located on 550 picturesque acres in the Gulf Coast's Mobile Bay, its elegant rooms have luxurious bedding and great views of the marina and its restaurants serve Southern cuisine, craft cocktails and dishes using fresh local ingredients and seafood. Guests also have access to tee time at the 36 holes of Lakewood Golf Club, bike rentals, jogging trails, kayaking, sailboating, beach volleyball and walking tours. The best part, of course, is the spa, which offers an Ashiatsu massage (an Asian technique in which the therapist uses their feet to deliver a deep tissue massage) for $250 on weekends, cupping therapy and chemical peels.

At the Loma de Vida Spa, guests of La Cantera can enjoy spa offerings in the resort's gardens or private cabanas, such as the Clearing Himalayan Salt Stone Mineral Massage or Hydrating Shea Butter Wrap that will run you $200-$240. Fitness classes, golfing at two 18-hole courses, a tennis court and multiple pools are also on-site for more active activities, and award-winning chef Andrew Weissman's Signature restaurant offers classic Texas Hill Country cuisine with dishes like dove, quail and venison.

It was at the Mayflower Inn that screenwriter Amy Sherman-Palladino fell in love with the charm of small-town Connecticut and was inspired to create her hit television show, "Gilmore Girls." At this quaint boutique hotel, guests will not only be charmed by the idyllic woodland and wonderful gardens surrounding them, but also the New England cuisine that uses local, farm-sourced ingredients, and the sophisticated accommodations that recall the vibe of a luxurious countryside estate. For even more high-end luxury, the Mayflower Inn's spa menu includes sound healing (in which Nepalese and Tibetan sound bowls are used to improve sleep, blood pressure and stress levels) and Reiki therapy (a Japanese practice focusing on energy and relaxation) as well as Reiki training for those who want to take the benefits home. Treatments run from $275- $320.

Fairmont Orchid can be found along the Kohala Coast, an underrated Hawaiian gem, where it sits among stunning waterfalls and tropical gardens with oceanfront views and a white sandy beach. In addition to canoeing, paddleboarding, cultural hikes, snorkeling, golfing, tennis and more, the resort creates a true feeling of paradise with its Spa Without Walls, a serene space where the ancient Hawaiian healing arts are utilized. Treatments include the Island Coconut Polish, which exfoliates the skin with coconut oil and local raw sugar cane, and a body wrap that uses aloe vera, lavender and algae for moisturization, healing and soothing. There are two oceanside signature spa experiences that will run you $369 for 110 minutes.

The new sister resort of the utterly romantic Blackberry Farm (also located in Walland), Blackberry Mountain sits in the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by 5,200 acres perfect for bouldering, biking, horseback riding and fly fishing, among other outdoor adventures. Wellness and relaxation is promoted through all kinds of yoga and cardio classes offered in the mornings, as well as holistic health practices such as acupuncture and botanical remedies or spa indulgences like a red clay body wrap and a massage that uses willow bark oil and aloe vera. The memories won't come cheap — 110-minute massages run $385.

A splurge-worthy hotel located in California's Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil has a Mediterranean vibe with views of mountains and vineyards surrounding accommodations named after the southern French towns that inspired them. The restaurant has won a Michelin star award for 13 years in a row, and the 15,000-bottle wine cellar — all of which can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room or outdoor terrace — has been recognized by Wine Spectator. The luxury extends to the spa, where an aquatic therapist offers a rhythmic water massage with gentle rocking and stretching in a mineral pool for $220 and various facials use collagen and vitamins to smooth fine lines and increase hydration — but they can run up to $355.

Located on the Potomac River, Landsdowne Resort and Spa is a Washington, D.C.-area escape featuring classic Virginia cuisine for food lovers, 45 holes and a driving range for golfers and multiple pools, trails and courts for active vacationers. For a more relaxing way to pass the time, the resort's Spa Minérale takes advantage of access to the surrounding wine country with offerings such as a vinotherapy facial or a cabernet cacao mani-pedi.

Go on a romantic adventure in the Rockies, where Glenwood Hot Springs Resort has provided guests with all the spa benefits of its thermal spring water for more than 130 years. The world's largest mineral hot springs pool offers a chance for rejuvenation and renewal with its 15 minerals, and the Spa of the Rockies menu includes treatments such as the Wild Honey Steam Wrap for $145 that uses honey and infrared heat to smoothen and hydrate the skin, and the $179 Altitude Adjustment, a full-body massage that utilizes Oxygen Inhalation Therapy to relieve altitude sickness symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and headaches.