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Pinch a bud of lavender between your fingers and you’ll release a powerful essence that not only gives the plant its scent but also provides protection and facilitates healing. Called essential or volatile oils, these potent substances are found in more than 200 plants and have the ability to soothe, rejuvenate, and purify from head to toe. The use of essential oils — the foundation of aromatherapy — is both an art and a science that affects overall well-being.

Nearly two decades after its debut, the luxuriously romantic Rancho Valencia Resort unveils an equally lavish and romantic spa. Consultant Tracy Lee, known for her exquisite Auberge du Soleil and Esperanza spas, brings similar touches but with a Southern California twist. Here, massages are citrus-infused, culling tangerines and oranges from the property’s own groves; lush gardens spill onto hidden hot, cold, and warm pools; and there’s a strong connection between treatment room and nature.

Spa Mira Vista- FORT WORTH, TEXAS EXPERIENCE A WORLD OF indulgence at Spa Mira Vista, a luxurious day spa offering an extensive array of treatments, from advanced clinical services to traditional old-world rituals. You will be taken away from your daily world and worries the minute you walk through our doors. Revel in revitalizing hydrotherapy baths, body wraps and exfoliations that stimulate all your senses.

Winter health woes—solved!
Smart ways to beat the season’s peskiest maladies.
Everyone wants to get into the holiday spirit. But spending too much time at the buffet and bar at parties, stressing out about finding the perfect gifts, and skimping on sleep and exercise can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to a grab bag of winter illnesses. Here, how to prevent and cure some top ailments so you can sail—not suffer—through the holidays.