It takes a rare type of personality to not stress over an investment. If you are not one of these rare creatures, and the words “c’est la vie” seldom escape your lips, you are probably incredibly stressed out to the max on a daily basis about building your own house from the ground up. Here’s one thing you can relax about, though – you’re in good company!
Building a house is notoriously stressful. If it wasn’t for the outstanding outcome, many would not venture to tackle the task at all. Home building has been known to take its toll on relationships and put added strain on daily lives for months or years (for advice on keeping your relationship steady during a tumultuous build, check this blog). As the decisions need to be made, unexpected issue arise, and the home build begins, stresses mount.
Thankfully, there are some pretty great ways to ease the tensions and reconnect with your inner calm. Tucson is home to some of the most exclusive and exquisite spas to be found anywhere in the world. Lots of out of towners and tons of celebrities make their way to Tucson every year to experience our luxury spa facilities. If Oprah can’t seem to keep herself away, why should you?
If you are looking to take a break and discover the resplendent nature of truly letting all your tensions melt away, you have one more big decision to make: Which of the numerous and equally amazing spas do you to treat yourself to?
Below are my personal recommendations for the best spa experiences to be had anywhere in Tucson.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Famously noted for its premier location and world-class Red Door Spa, the Westin La Paloma is located in the gorgeous Foothills of Tucson. With 18 private treatment rooms, a variety of environments to soothe the soul, a laundry list of exquisite treatments, and a eucalyptus sauna, there is no escaping ultimate relaxation at the Westin La Paloma Spa.
Miraval / Life in Balance Resort
The Miraval Resort is located at the base of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains and it is far more than just a majestic spa experience. Body renewal, deep tissue massages, and tons of body treatments are just the start of the complete relaxation offered by Miraval. With 400 glorious acres of some of the lushest and most beautiful scenery to be found in Southern Arizona, you will be hard-pressed to find a space at Miraval that is not the epitome of relaxation.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa / Hashani Spa
Combining the best of the quiet and peaceful Tucson landscape with the exquisite relaxation and stress-relieving techniques of the Hashani Spa is about as serene as it gets. In addition to the exclusive spa treatments at Hashani, Starr Pass is the place to go if you are interested in exploring the mind-body connection with Pilates, meditation, or yoga.
Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
Unwinding from the day’s stresses and seeking out the ultimate in relaxation is not hard to do at the Westward Look. There are numerous spa and wellness packages to entice all types of visitors like locally-sourced mud baths and hot stone treatments, but the Sonoran Spa has another, more unique way of reducing tension. The spa takes advantage of the natural therapeutic herbs, plants, and natural healers that grow all around us here in Tucson by exposing visitors to a superb herb garden. The garden features everything from lavender to jojoba, and guests are invited to take a stroll through the healing garden and discover the therapeutic properties of these fantastic desert herbs. You may want to add plans for a therapeutic herb garden of your own at your home build.
