Sometimes you just need to refresh, relax and rejuvinate. But you don't have time to take a vacation. Why not take a mini-breather at one of the fabulous day spas in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Whether it's a massage to relax your neck and shoulders, a facial to rejuvinate your skin or a mani-pedi to make you feel pampered, some well deserved spa visit can make all the difference.
1. The Umstead Spa
Located in the luxurious Umstead Hotel, this spa is the perfect place to spend the day. Go early and enjoy the steam room, sauna and whirlpool. Lounge near the fireplace reading gossip magazines without guilt. Enjoy a healthy lunch in the Zen garden. Cary.
2. The Spa at Fearrington
The Spa at Fearrington is a zen trip into pure tranquility. The menu of services includes face, hand and feet treatments in addition to several types of massage. Fearrington's spa is the perfect place to go with a friend and enjoy lunch at the Granery, luxuriate in the spa and then treat yourself to a little shopping and a stroll through the beautiful gardens.
3. Healing Waters Spa and Cosmetic Clinic
Conveniently located near The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, Healing Waters is a smaller spa, but perfect for those who just need a time-out. Each treatment begins with a warm footbath and ends with delicate chimes. Durham.