Winter Getaway Guide - Relax

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Sedona, AZ

Allegria Spa, Beaver Creek, CO

Well Spa, Palm Springs, CA

Spago, Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, CO

Sundance Spa, Sundance, UT

Mii amo Spa - at Enchantment Resort Native American wisdom and traditions inform this spa's offerings, from massages and facials to hypnosis, color therapy and palm readings. Indulge in a Body Feng Shui massage, which includes a psychic reading, or float in 96-degree waters during a calming Watsu massage. (888) 749-2137, miiamo.com.

El Portal - Luxury awaits at this authentic hacienda in the historic Arts District. Twelve spacious rooms and suites are decorated with early-1900s furnishings and feature indulgences like cashmere blankets and Egyptian-cotton sheets. (800) 313-0017, innsedona.com.

Seven Canyons - Surrounded by 100,000 acres of the Coconino National Forest, this luxe private residence club offers desert beauty and five-star services and amenities. After a day of golf, enjoy a massage in your villa or custom home, then wander into your kitchen for a private chef-prepared meal. (866) 367-8844, sevencanyons.com.

Palm Springs, CA

Parker Palm Springs - Gene Autry's Melody Ranch has been transformed into this playful Regency Moderne oasis with ultra-chic rooms. If you're feeling lazy, spend an afternoon dozing in a hammock under the palms. (888) 450-9488, theparkerpalmsprings.com.

Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolates - No trip to Palm Springs would be complete without a decadent date shake (95 percent of the dates grown in this country are from nearby Indio). Palm Springs Fudge & Chocolates makes its delicious version from French vanilla ice cream, date puree and a dash of milk. (760) 416-0075.

The Well Spa - Relax with your sweetheart during the "Pittura Festa per Due"--a painting party for two--at the Miramonte Resort's intimate, Tuscan-style spa. After painting each other with colorful clays, try a couples massage on a balcony overlooking the mountains. (800) 237-2926, miramonteresort.com.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Leave your hiking boots behind and ride one of the tramway's 80-passenger rotating tramcars (the largest in the world) to 8,516-foot-high Mountain Station and 14,000-acre Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Bring your camera to capture the spectacular views. (760) 325-1449.

Sundance, UT

Sundance Resort - Hunker down in one of the resort's private homes that dot the mountainside. Each looks just like a mountain cabin should, with rustic wood and stone exteriors, cozy fireplaces, wrap-around decks and spectacular views. (800) 892-1600, sundanceresort.com.

Tree Room - Lit by flickering candles and firelight, Robert Redford's collection of black-and-white movie photos mix with museum-quality Native American artwork and artifacts. On the menu are seasonal dishes like wild-mushroom tarts, fois gras with apples, and warm chocolate truffle cake. (801) 223-4200, sundanceresort.com.

Owl Bar - Before or after dinner, stop in the Owl Bar for a cocktail at the restored 1890s wooden bar that was once a hang-out for Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Gang in Thermopolis, Wyoming. (801) 223-4222, sundanceresort.com.

Spa at Sundance - Inspired by the Sioux concept of Hocoka--a sacred environment for the restoration of the body and spirit--the Spa at Sundance offers six softly lit treatment rooms and services that blend Native American traditions, natural products and human touch to bring you back into balance. (801) 223-4270, sundanceresort.com.

Beaver Creek, CO

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch - Snuggle by the fire in a Club Level suite filled with Frette linens, down comforters, plush robes and liquid oxygen--perfect for those still adjusting to the altitude. Then head to the spa and relax in the dim and cozy candlelit grotto. End the day with dinner at Spago, the newest outpost of Wolfgang Puck's legendary eatery. (970) 748-6200, ritzcarlton.com.

Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa - Recharge with the Aqua Sanitas experience, a water ritual that includes hot mineral and aromatherapy pools, steamy Caldaria, cooling rain showers and warm relaxation rooms. (970) 748-7500, allegriaspa.com.

Black Family Ice Rink - The best time to skate on this outdoor rink--located in the Village plaza--is on a December evening when the lights from garland-wrapped lamp posts and Christmas trees twinkle over the ice. beavercreek.snow.com.

Grouse Mountain Grill - Warmed by a cozy fireplace, this intimate spot is perfect for a romantic meal. Executive chef Joseph Ritchie's award-winning cuisine is rustically prepared and beautifully presented--think spice-crusted duck breast with apple-duck confit strudel and blackberry vinaigrette. (970) 949-0600, grousemountaingrill.com.