Many hotels and resorts in Western Washington feature full-service spa programs. A spa vacation provides escape from the hectic pace of everyday life, allowing peace to flow from the stimulation of the five senses. Renewal comes in the form of a gentle massage, the sound of trickling water, the aroma of essential oils, the taste of wholesome food, and the serene beauty of Pacific Northwest forests and waters.
1. Semiahmoo Resort: The Spa at Semiahmoo
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Semiahmoo is a spa and golf resort located on a Puget Sound spit in Blaine, Washington. The spa menu includes a long list of European spa treatments, with everything from hot stone massages to seaweed body treatments to a candlelight hydro-bath. The spa's relaxation room is serene and cozy, with comfortable chairs and a warming fire. As a Semiahmoo Resort guest, you'll enjoy fine and casual dining, water views, and a fully-equipped fitness center. Recreation equipment such as beach toys or croquet sets can be checked out at the fitness center. Semiahmoo is also home to two of the top three golf courses in Washington.
2. Rosario Resort & Spa
The Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island is perhaps the best-known spa in the region. Located on the grounds of a turn-of-the-century mansion, this resort offers guests an array of pampering services and amenities. After a late breakfast and a walk on the beach, enjoy aerobics, yoga, or an herbal wrap. Follow a day of island biking with a massage and sauna. Isolated from the cares of everyday life, you'll leave Rosario Resort relaxed and rejuvenated.
3. The Chrysalis Inn & Spa
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The Chrysalis Spa provides a sensual escape from everyday life. The menu of treatments has everything from massages and facials, to body treatments and pedicures. Like the Chrysalis Inn, the Spa is decorated to soothe with natural materials, glass art, and running water. The Chrysalis Inn's rooms are individually decorated to create an atmosphere of cozy elegance. Room amenities include window seats, gas fireplaces, and water views. The Inn's facilities include an expansive living room, outdoor seating areas, and a dining room overlooking the water. The shops and galleries of historic Fairhaven are a short walk away.
