Hidden in the mountains of Northeastern PA near the Poconos is The Lodge at Woodloch, a top ten destination spa featuring luxurious accomodations, healthy delicious food and beautiful, natural surroundings.

The pool area is enclosed within a 2-3 story structure with soaring timber beams, rock walls and two jacuzzis while the outside relaxation area has an infinity edge jacuzzi overlooking the woods.

Enjoy a healthy buffet lunch at the restaurant in your robe and relax with a good book in the Whisper Lounge on the ground floor.

Welcome to “The Mother Ship”!

You will soon learn that I am a huge fan of resort spas. The resort spa originated in the U.S. right here at La Costa in Carlsbad, CA (San Diego County).

The Spanish-Mission style resort completed a $140 million dollar renovation a few years ago now and the results are beautiful. The property is gorgwous with lush gardens, climbing bougainvillae and fruit trees. San Diego County’s location makes this a year-round resort spa to enjoy the sun outside.

La Costa Spa exists as its own private sanctuary at the resort. It has all the amenities to help you relax before your treatment, including steam, sauna, Jacuzzi and an outdoors “Roman Waterfall” — a big sluice of water coming out a pipe to give you a shoulder massage. The Spa Cafe makes a delicious chicken salad. Enjoy!

Come and enjoy a dip in “Club Mud!”

Located in Corona, CA (Southern California), Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa has one of the best deals going. Most resort spas require your to book a treatment to enjoy their spa facilities. At Glen Ivy, all they have to offer (and it’s a lot) is available to you for a day fee as little as $38 – and no reservation needed!

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