AHH! STRESS-FREE

A spa that offers family fun as well as pampering can be a vacation from your vacation.

Let’s face it, a trip for the whole family can be stressful. There are too many minds debating where to eat, what to see, when to do what. It triggers a desire to unwind, so here’s an idea: Go to a place where unwinding is on the agenda. The five spa resorts here are places to de-stress, yes, but they also promise fun for the whole traveling tribe. That can put serenity right on your itinerary.

The Phoenician Spa

Scottsdale, Arizona.

The temperature around the Valley of the Sun is ideal this time of year, but it’s always perfect—even when the mercury is consistently in triple digits—at this desert oasis. Create your personal wellness treatment by choosing from a variety of five-star services and amenities. From scrubs and massages to facials and Drybar services, there’s something soothing for everyone. Meanwhile, you’ll have the chance to soak up the fragrance of the exclusive Phoenix Rising Aroma Blend of essential oils.

Remember to save time to relax at the rooftop pool, which offers undisturbed views of Camelback Mountain.

Family fun: The resort boasts three outdoor pools with cabanas available for rent, as well as a championship golf course for all skill levels. Outside the facility, all visitors will enjoy the shops, eateries and photo ops in Old Town Scottsdale, while NASCAR fans can ogle the displays at the Penske Racing Museum.

RUSH CREEK LODGE & SPA

Groveland, California.

Just minutes from the entrance to picturesque Yosemite National Park, this resort is an extension of the park’s beauty. Inspired by Yosemite’s waterfalls, hot springs and wildflowers, the spa’s amenities promote natural healing and wellness. An aromatherapy steam room and a Himalayan salt sauna mimic a summer hike along rocky trails, while warm waterfall coves and misting rooms resemble the natural pools found in the park. Traditional and standup paddleboard yoga (great for all ages!), facials and scrubs, massages and Colorpuncture (noninvasive light therapy) are also offered.

Family fun: Take advantage of the lodge’s rental equipment and head over to Yosemite. Gear includes bikes, backpacks, trekking poles and binoculars.