Destination Spa Guide

Even if you’ve just driven up the hill for a quick weekend away from Denver, there’s something about visiting a spa on vacation that seems especially indulgent. We scouted out a range of high-country spas—you know, for some extra encouragement to schedule that appointment you were already dreaming about. Plus, we revisit some tried-and-true urban favorites, scope out spas with a twist, and give you the 411 on spa etiquette. Go ahead. Get pampered. You deserve it.

 

Adults Only
BOOZY BLISS
Five treatments with a little extra “spirit.”

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For… the beer buff

Try the… Mile High Malt Scrub & Microbrew Massage ($200) through November, the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Denver; ritzcarlton.com

Because… you get a Great Divide brew to drink before and after your scrub of malt and rice ale, a mask infused with stout, and a massage using the foam of the Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout. 

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For… the wino

Try the… Vin Chaud Indulgence ($295), the RockResorts Spa at the Arrabelle, Vail; arrabelle.rockresorts.com/spa/index.asp

Because… a vino-therapy massage with wine extracts and Pinot Noir body cream and a mini-facial with scents of the vineyard will satisfy your grape craving, as will the complimentary glass of wine.

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For… the bourbon taster

Try the…  Bourbon Bubbler Scrub ($70), Ranch Creek Spa at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, Tabernash; devilsthumbranch.com

Because… this brown sugar and bourbon combo buffs up your skin and evokes gingersnap and pecan aromas before a dose of bourbon and rice bran oil finish off your glow.

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For… the bubbly drinker

Try the…  Champagne DiVine Wrap ($135), Keystone Spa, Keystone; keystoneresort.com 

Because… therapists will soften up your exterior with a champagne sugar scrub followed by an herbal cellulite mask; it’ll end with a deep-tissue massage with mimosa body lotion for a "sparkling" finish.

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For… the whiskey connoisseur

Try the… Men’s Facial ($100), Alpine Spa and Salon, Breckenridge; alpinespaandsalon.com

Because… even guys need to brighten up their looks sometimes, and a relaxing and aromatic string of facial massages using a blend of Scotch whiskey malt extracts and essential oils seems like a good way to go.