The Lone Star State is famous for many things; the first thing that comes to mind is size. Texas is big, and it’s big on spas. Texas is also famous for the Alamo, Longhorn Cattle, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Buxom Blondes, and Billy Bobs Honky Tonk.The three big cities: Dallas, Houston, and Austin are all home to top-rated spas. For a spa-splurge vacation or for an afternoon-pampered-treatment, check yourself into one of the following exceptional spas.
Trellis Spa is a luxurious sanctuary located at the Houstonian Hotel. The spa is located in a 17,000-square foot, Mediterranean-style, two-story building with an indoor weightless co-ed float pool. Body treatments are a specialty, including Sea Satin Polish, Tension Relief Cocoon, and Slimming Body Mask. Facials are customized for women, men, mothers-to-be, and teens. Lash extensions are the latest fad. A couples room, VIP room, full hair salon, and upstairs lounge complete this first-class spa.
111 N Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 685-6790
The Greenhouse Spa is the crème da la crème of destination spas. For over 40 years, the Greenhouse has been the leader among the choicest spas in the nation. For-women- only, the spa pampers guests from sunrise to sundown. Check-in for a 3 to 7-night program, and check-out feeling rejuvenated. A specially designed residential weight loss program
will jumpstart significant weight loss.
1171 107th Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(817) 640-4000
Lake Austin Spa and Resort was voted #1 Destination Spa by Conde Nast Traveler in 2009. Indulge in over 100 divine spa treatments, including East Asian Therapies, acupuncture, reviving body scrubs, and the Texas Starry Night—a massage and body wrap combo. The luxury resort has 40 lakeside accommodations where guests can partake in the Power of 7 Program, customized by the in-house Power Team, and available any week of the year.
1705 South Quinlan Park Road
Austin, TX 78732
(800) 847-5637
Susan Fogwell is a flight attendant for a major international airline, freelance writer and seasoned world traveler. She flies over 300,000 miles per year staying in hotels ranging from ultra luxury resorts to cozy inns, and everything in between. For travel tips and questions, send an e-mail to susanfogwell@aol.com
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