Unique Spa Experiences in Scottsdale

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The beautiful landscape of Scottsdale, Arizona, with its dessert browns and reds and beautiful sunsets encourages visitors to relax, and a spa is always a great way to do just that. As a result, Scottsdale has a bevy of resorts and spas that will help you rejuvenate and refresh. There is such a variety of choices, that what makes some spas in the town stand out is their innovative treatments and activities. Here are five unique ways to spend your spa day.

Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa

Scottsdale has plenty of sand but no ocean, but that’s not a problem when you try a SurfSet fitness class at Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa. They’ll put you on a "surfboard" specifically designed for training classes. The popping up from a laying down position and executing various positions on the board helps with balance, core training, calorie burning and lean muscle toning and you don’t have to worry about a wipeout - not to mention sharks.

The Willow Stream Spa facility sits on the complex at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, which also has restaurant options. While there, you’ll want to check out the beautiful scenery of the spa’s rooftop pool, or enjoy the oasis that is the waterfall pool.

VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho 

Hotel Vally Ho offers the chance to experience new cultures during your spa day. Try the "Fit Fiddle" treatment that begins with a class in Bollywood dancing to get your heart-rate up, followed by a Hawaiian-style Lomi Lomi massage, where the long, wave-like strokes will get you relaxed.

The Spa at Camelback Inn

Ever wonder what’s in the products spas put on your skin? Get the answers at The Spa at Camelback Inn, a J.W. Marriott property. The "Farm to Treatment Table Experience" begins with a presentation by a master gardener on how to incorporate natural herbs into treatments and is followed by an organic facial or massage that ends with an organic cocktail tasting in the Sprouts Wellness Restaurant and Juice Bar.

Gainey Village Health Club and Spa

Everyone will tell you your skin has a golden glow after you try the "24K Gold Facial" at Gainey Village Health Club and Spa.The treatment lives up to its name since they actually apply a 24-karat gold facial mask loaded with collagen and silk protein.

Hit Bliss Spa at the W Hotel

Don’t forget that the fellas could use some pampering too. Hit Bliss Spa at the W Hotel for treatments targeted at people with a Y chromosome. The "Manly-Cure" includes a hot cream hand massage, the "Sole-Man" pedicure will spruce up his aching dogs, while the "Love Handler" applies bloat-busting oils to a guy’s not-so-hard "core" area. Male or female, make sure to hit Bliss’ legendary brownie buffet - maybe before you go for the "Love Handler."

Spa time is not only a chance to relax; it’s also an opportunity to explore new ways of experiencing fitness, health and rejuvenation.

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