If your to-do list keeps getting longer and you need some well-deserved rest and relaxation, why not treat yourself to a spa day, or even extend it to a weekend? The following are some of Georgia's most luxurious spas, where you'll feel pampered and rejuvenated and be ready to get back to real life ... or book another spa stay!
Dahlonega Spa Resort
400 Blueberry Hill, Dahlonega. 866-345-4900. dahlonegasparesort.com.
Stay in one of the spa's 14 rooms or choose a cabin of your own. You'll be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you relax on the wrap-around veranda or soak in an outdoor Jacuzzi. Take a yoga class and indulge in one of many spa experiences offered, including an aromatherapy sea salt scrub or a hot stone massage.
Mansion on Forsyth Park
700 Dayton St., Savannah. 912-238-5158. mansiononforsythpark.com.
This eye-catching mansion overlooks Forsyth Park and is only a short walk from Savannah's historic district. It has a plush feel and plenty of opulent touches, including Verona marble and Versace furniture. The hotel also houses more than 400 original pieces of art throughout the property. It's also home to the Poseidon Spa, which offers a variety of treatments including an anti-aging massage complete with silk polish exfoliation, a full-body massage with Privai oil and an acupressure face massage.
The Spa at Barnsley Resort
597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville. 877-773-2447. barnsleyresort.com.
Choose from a guest room or suite that's located in a charming cottage, and you'll have easy access to the gardens as well as the dining area and spa. They're all connected by tree-lined paths. The spa is located in a house that's reminiscent of an English carriage house. Pamper yourself at the highest level by indulging in The Barkley Experience, which lasts for six hours and includes lunch. From the facial to the manicure and pedicure to the body treatment and 60-minute massage, it's the ultimate relaxing experience.
The Spa at Sea Island (The Cloister)
100 Cloister Drive, Sea Island. 1-800-SEA-ISLAND. seaisland.com.
The Cloister offers three different settings in which to stay: the main building, the Beach Club Suites and Ocean Villas. The spa has a wide variety of treatments available for women as well as men, and some are also specifically designed for athletes, children or teens. Try the skin rehab treatment or a light facial peel, and follow it up with a custom Swedish massage. In-suite packages are available for couples.
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