Karen, The Royal Palms in Scottsdale is mentioned here.

Top 10: relaxing spa getaways
Need to pamper yourself after the holidays? Why not treat yourself to a relaxing getaway to our favorite hotel spas?1. Bellagio, Las Vegas
2. Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, Maui
3. One & Only Ocean Club, Bahamas
4. Le Sirenuse Hotel, Italy
5. Mandarin Oriental Miami
6. Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Arizona
7. Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Los Cabos
8. Victoria Jungfrau Hotel, Switzerland
9. Four Seasons Resort Aviara, California
10. Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand

Where did your list come from, Andi? I don't see Canyon Ranch and Miraval which are in Tucson. They are usually ranked at the top.

Bacara in Santa Barbara is way up there too

The list came from the Virtuoso book that came in mail today.. BEST OF THE BEST..
of 2006..came from a TA I don't even use..hummmm
lol.
we have stayed at so many of the places mentioned it is amazing..

of the ones you mentioned Sedona, 2, 4 , 7 and 8 are ok.. but 7 I was just having wonderful sweet memories about..
anyone who wants to just do a west coast Mexican hotel land spa relax by pools dripping into the blue ocean with swim up bar, with seafood flowing, gorgeous hotel and fabulous security.. they use uzis to keep the rif raf out ( hey it is Mexico) should absolutely try Las Ventanas.. it is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We found an excellent masseuse near by our home for $60 an hour (A FULL HOUR, not the 50 minute ship hour). Guess I'll stick with her. Last time I went it was more like an hour and 10 minutes!

In So Calif for Day Spa, I seem to collect gift certificates for Burke Williams. I got a few this year - Only $100 for an hour massage, sometimes good and sometimes right out of school. Good thing is they are open until 10 at night 7 days a week and you can use the spa part with the massage or facial.

I taped that show about the Boulders yesterday and for got to watch it! This message jogged my memory :)

We're going back to the Bellagio in March - more spa treatments on the way!

Masaki

The One & Only Ocean Club....ah, we were married there 18 yrs. ago. What an oasis! - Michele

Michele: 18 years ago - you really are a BABY!!! Joanna

Thanks, Joanna.... That really sounds good, if only it weren't for being the second time around! I've been one happy girl these last 18 wonderful years. :) :) Michele

Well many of us have been on that second time around ...great we lucked out!!!! Joanna

The 2nd Time is so much better, yes?? <img border="0" alt="[vhappy]" title="" src="graemlins/icon_vhappy.gif" />

Yes kathy - compared to the first trip from hell :b: :b: :b: