Kick off the New Year on the right foot while sitting back and relaxing. It’s time to make a resolution to take care of yourself. You may want to lose weight or kick a bad habit, but what about taking a break and unwinding? There’s no better time to experience a spa and take a well-deserved vacation from the world. 

Arkansas and Missouri are home to a number of spas – you could even say they’re a spa lover’s paradise! It’s time to escape from your every day life and reward yourself. Whether you spend a day, weekend or even longer, it’s time for a little bit of pampering!

The Spa at Big Cedar

612 Devil’s Pool Road, Ridgedale, Missouri

Two spas. Double the relaxation and pampering. From facials to massages to body treatments and even services for teenagers, Big Cedar has what you need to feel good! On a romantic vacation? Take the massage class for two! You and your special someone each receives a massage and has the opportunity to work hands-on with the therapists to massage your partner. Immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation with the aromatherapy body wrap that includes a light exfoliation, the application of aromatherapy oil blends (your choice!), full blanket wrap and foot massage. Experience the new Signature Spa, a complete package that features a body polish, Swedish relaxing massage and nourishing body wrap (and you can add a facial and/or a manicure and deluxe pedicure combo) or take advantage of the in-room treatments – pampering without ever leaving your room! For more information, call (800) 225-6343 or visit www.big-cedar.com.

Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

239 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Look and feel amazing. The Arlington Beauty & Facial Salon has a full menu of salon and spa services. One of the Spa's special features is that you can soak in natural hot spring water piped right into the hotel. There are also special men-only packages such as the Men’s Inclusion, which features a cleansing, exfoliation, facial massage, mud or marina masque and head, neck and foot massage with warm mittens and booties. Experience the Full Day of Beauty: a Natural Moor Mud full body wrap, manicure, paraffin pedicure, hair styling and makeup application. Also offered: hand and foot treatments, massage, waxing, makeup application and spray tanning. For more information, call (501) 823-7771 or visit www.arlingtonhotel.com.

New Moon Day Spa & Salon

Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect Avenue, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Treat yourself well. Experience luxurious massages, body wraps, hot stones, exfoliating scrubs and just pure relaxation here! Relax with the “Hot Rock for the Sole,” which includes hot rocks, hot towels and warm hands that deliver the ultimate in foot pampering! Treat your body to a polish: the Garden Scrubs give you a full-body exfoliation with warm oil, Dead Sea Salts and dried herbs from the Crescent’s garden – your skin will feel velvety soft! Indulge yourself with a spa package like the Full Radiance, which features a one-hour massage, Pure Focus facial massage and hand and foot treatment. For more information, call (479) 253-2879 or visit www.newmoonspa.com.

Relax!