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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Best Spas in Napa

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By Maggie Hira

Napa is at the heart of California's Wine Country where vineyards abound. The area is also a major tourist destination for relaxing and wine-tasting. As the center of the wine industry in California, it rivals the renowned wine-making regions of Italy and France.Napa is almost as well-known for its beautiful lodgings that feature luxurious resort-style spas where guests can be pampered and primped during their stay in this beautiful countryside.

The Carneros Spa at Carneros Inn
This spa is located at the luxurious Carneros Inn. It was voted one of the "Top 55 Spas in North America" by Conde Nast Traveler. Services include full-body massages, facial skin care, mineral makeup application, manicures and pedicures, holistic hair care and mineral-rich salt baths. The spa also features pre and post-natal body and facial treatments which are specifically formulated to be safe and healthy for expecting mothers. 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 299-4850; www.thecarnerosinn.com.

The Spa at Silverado Resort
The Spa at the Silverado Resort is, at 16,000 sq. ft., the largest private spa in Napa Valley. It is modeled after a classic Roman-style spa, and features a full-service salon, fitness center and pool. Private men's and women's changing stations each come complete with a sauna, steam room and solarium. Spa services include vichy showers, facials, body treatments, massages and whirlpool baths.1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA 94558, (707) 257-0200; www.silveradoresort.com.

Milliken Creek Spa
The Milliken Creek Spa specializes in providing custom-made body and facial treatments for guests. Among the most popular signature services are aromatherapy massages that incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques, antioxidant body polishes that slough off dead skin to reveal a brighter complexion and soothing stone stress-relieving treatments. Facials include the use of pore-cleansing masques, extractions, firming treatments for aging skin, and eyebrow and lip waxing.1815 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, (707) 255-1197; www.millikencreekinn.com.

The Best Spas in Napa originally published on Travels.com

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About the Author:
Maggie Hira holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has written for numerous websites and print publications, and is a proud contributor for Demand Media, Inc. Maggie has a passion for fashion, beauty, food and all things pop culture.
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