Anchorage Daily News

A vacation at a spa resort offers a kind of luxurious relaxation that will refresh and reenergize your body mind and soul. Slip into a soothing bath after a deep tissue massage and all your troubles will melt away ...

www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com

This boutique spa in Paradise Valley, Ariz., has a contemporary feel and Asian inspired treatments in a relaxing setting surrounded by the red sandstone cliffs of Camelback Mountain.

www.parrotcay.como.bz

Parrot Cay is a 1,000 acre private island in Turks and Caicos, with intimate rooms and beachside villas. The Shambhala spa overlooks wetlands and mangrove trees and offers holistic therapies.

www.villa-eden.com

Villa Eden, in the alpine town of Merano, Italy, offers guests customized, week-long wellness programs that include a special diet, fitness training and beauty treatments based on extensive medical examinations.

www.sundaraspa.com

Located in Wisconsin Dells, Sundara's motto is "Energize Your Soul." This is the ideal retreat for couples looking to reconnect in a serene wooded setting. The Spa Together Rooms are specially designed for two.

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion you're interested in? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

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"My week at the Spa has been a healing experience. I'm going home feeling much better than I have in years." Amanda R., Boston, MA

-- www.thespaatgrandlake.com

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