Chicago

The five-star Peninsula Chicago Hotel, rated the number-one large hotel in the country by Zagat, October/November 2006, is home to the world-famous Peninsula Spa. Go for a dip in the glass-enclosed swimming pool with its spectacular view of Michigan Avenue. Relax with a Thai, Four Hands, Reflexology, or side-by-side Couples Massage. Take a yoga class or choose from 10 rejuvenating facials. The spa features an Asian-influenced menu (a delicious nod to the hotel’s Hong Kong roots) and even offers a Rover Relaxation Massage for canine guests.
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Your stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the top-rated Spa and Fitness Club, where signature treatments like the Crushed Pearls & Lavender Body Polish and the Green Tea & Ginger Body Mask make stress a distant memory. Before (or after) your facial or massage, settle in at the spa lounge and nibble on fresh fruit or order a light lunch from the delicious spa cuisine menu.
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The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers revitalizing spa treatments even if you never leave your room. The in-room bath menu allows you to experience a hand-drawn bath brimming with essential oils and herbs, but you’ll likely want to venture out to visit The Spa at the Carlton Club for everything from their signature aromatherapy and Punta Mita (tequila and sage) massages to your choice of fabulous facials.
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Chicago’s numerous independent day spas also feature comprehensive massage, skin treatment, alternative-therapy, waxing, and nail service menus, and many of their services are available for both men and women. Try Spa Space’s highly touted urban oasis in the West Loop neighborhood, or the nurturing, spiritual environment of Kiva, conveniently located near the Magnificent Mile.
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Chicagoland

Located in historic St. Charles, Pheasant Run Resort and Spa is the Midwest’s largest entertainment resort. In addition to over 20 soothing and revitalizing treatments at the Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Day Spa right on the premises, Pheasant Run offers golf, swimming, two theatres and a comedy club. You can even stroll down an amazing replica of New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street.
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The Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale has a new look, thanks to the recently completed $20 million renovation that includes the addition of the new Spa Vargas. Enjoy a few nights’ stay and take in the resort’s unique Prairie-style architecture and stylish cave bar, designed by Don Erickson, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The full-service spa, located near the resort’s glass-enclosed pool, offers world-class skincare, massage therapy, body treatments, and hair and nail services.
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One of the Midwest’s premier day spas, the Platinum Salon and Medical Spa in Bloomingdale is a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that offers everything from cleansing facials and body wraps to Botox, laser hair removal and Zoom Teeth Whitening. Choose from eight specialty packages or feel free to order à la carte. Either way, you’ll be in for a day of total indulgence.
www.platinumsalon-spa.com

Northern

Among the charming resorts and bed-and-breakfasts in historic Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is at the top of the list. Named after the loess stones that were carried by the wind into the Galena Territory, the Stonedrift Spa is a sensory experience designed to restore balance and calm. Choose from a full array of therapies from facials to massages in this beautiful setting surrounded by 6,800 acres of rolling hills. If you’re in the mood for the great outdoors, Eagle Ridge also offers everything from sledding and ice skating to cross-country skiing.
www.eagleridge.com

Central

For a holistic approach to health and relaxation, head for the Heartland Spa in Gilman. Listed as one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “Top 10 Spas,” this all-inclusive retreat is designed to help visitors “feel better, look better and live better.” This is the place to learn about nutrition, fitness, and stress management, and even how to prepare delicious and healthful meals. Yoga, T’ai Chi and a variety of massages and treatments are all available.
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With its lush foliage and waterfalls, the Harmony Falls Day Spa in Mt. Zion feels like a tropical escape. The Ultimate Day of Indulgence package starts off with a relaxing Full Body Therapeutic Massage and one of the spa’s signature skincare treatments. On the leading edge of skincare and facial rejuvenation, Harmony Falls recently introduced a Botanol Facial Treatment for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and a DermRenewal Clinical Peel to improve cell regeneration. Top off your treatment at the Oxygen Bar – a great place for an energy boost.
www.harmonyfalls.com

Southwest

Built in 1867 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Original Springs Mineral Spa and Hotel is a very rare treat. Located in Okawville, it offers one of the oldest and most therapeutic spa treatments – an all-natural whirlpool mineral springs bath. Among the variety of packages that this unique getaway offers is the Sweetheart Package, which includes a massage and mineral bath for two, as well as champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Try a body wrap, a heated stone massage, or a decadent paraffin hand treatment.
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Lavish guest rooms and relaxing spa packages await you at the ,strong>Beall Mansion in Alton’s historic district. This lovely bed-and-breakfast defines turn-of-the-century luxury. The In-Room Spa Getaway includes a therapeutic Full Body Massage for two in the privacy of your guest room, a bottle of the Beall’s homemade lavender bath salts, and plush, comfy robes. The exclusive Ladies Only Spa Getaway includes an aromatherapy facial, a Rainforest Massage, a pedicure, and, of course, a glass of champagne.
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Southern

The ancient Egyptians were the first to introduce the idea of holistic wellness, and the Egyptian Revival Day & Wellness Center in Carterville is dedicated to that philosophy. Combining restorative plants and minerals with advanced science in beauty and wellness, this Egyptian-themed oasis offers a range of services to reduce stress and rejuvenate the body and spirit. The Egyptian Queen or King – a 4-hour treatment that includes a Cleopatra Milk Bath and Sacred Honey Body Wrap – is a like a gift from the gods.
www.egyptianrevivaldayspa.com