Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California: Revised and Updated Edition

Updated and featuring a striking new cover, this lavishly illustrated guide opens the door to more than 20 unforgettable escapes. Whether it s rustic natural hot springs, an elegant fitness spa, or a glamorous desert hacienda, the Golden State offers rejuvenating retreats for every taste and it s all here. Trip planners and daydreamers will be transported to California s most coveted hideaways, each of which offers an alluring array of services, from mud baths, hot stone massage, and seaweed wraps to European-style facials and hydrotherapy treatments. Author Stanley Young fills in all the delicious details each destination has to offer, while reviewing the philosophy of well-being that makes each spa unique. Meanwhile, photographer Melba Levick captures the natural beauty of the baths and their spectacular surrounding landscapes in sigh-inducing color. A guide that is both inspiring and practical, Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California is a passport to rest and renewal.