24 August 2008

Best Spas In New England

New England’s beautiful landscapes, rich history, and charming villages make it a favorite with travelers. Lately the six states of New England – Connecticut, Masschusetts, Maine, New Hampsire, Rhode Island and Vermont -- are getting more great destination and resort spas. Here’s a list of the best spas in New England.

Canyon Ranch , Lenox, Mass. One of the country’s best destination spas and the perfect place to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle.

The Equinox Resort & Spa , Manchester Village, Vt. A historic inn in the heart of one of New England’s most charming villages. Good for golfers.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa , Stowe, Vt. A luxury resort backed by Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. Good for golf in the summer and skiing in the winter.

The Cliff House Resort & Spa Ogunquit, Maine. A relatively affordable spa set on 70 acres of outstanding oceanfront property, and a seaside labyrinth made with white stone.

The Mayflower Inn , Washington, Ct. This highly regarded luxury inn operates as a destination spa during the week, with all the spa treatments you want included in the price.

Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club . Lenox, Mass. Set in the heart of the Berkshires, this spa is a good choice when there’s a golfer in the family.

The Spa at Norwich Inn Norwich, Ct. The rooms here are quintessentially New England, but Yankee reserve is gone as people wander around outside in their robes.

Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Newport , Rhode Island. This has a great seaside location and offers outdoor treatments on a spa deck in summer.