De-Stress and Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind At A Boston Spa

Boston is the classic New England city and it comes with much to recommend it. You might be surprised to learn that Boston spas are at the top of the list.

Well done Sox! Sorry, just had to get that out of the way. Boston is home not only to the Sox, but also some of the best spas in the world. The present oasis of peace and tranquility in a big, busy city. When you have had it up to HERE, drop into one of these Boston spas to take a moment for yourself.

One of the most popular Boston spas is the Maksou, located at 125 Broad Street. This hair and make up artisan and spa offers to its prospective customers everything that can be expected from a spa, and even more. Among the popular services offered here include European spa facial, follow-up facial for problem-prone skin, relaxation mini-facial, back facial, glycolic acid facial, alpha/beta facial, seaweed facial, moor mud facial, complex-C facial, collagen facial, aromatherapy salt glow, seaweed body wrap, moor mud body wrap, bronzing body treatment, hair and scalp treatments, Maksou styling, express make up, make up application, and waxing. The spa packages are priced between $105 and $260. For appointments, call the help desk at 617-443-8633.

Newbury Spa is another one of the well known Boston spas in the region. The spa offers several services of which the most popular ones include deep cleaning facial, deep cleansing facial with paraffin face treatment, mini facial, back facial, microdermabrasion treatment, glycolic acid treatment, reflexology massage, paraffin hand treatment, basic manicure, French manicure, pedicure, paraffin foot treatment, and waxing. The spa packages vary from $105 to $370. Newbury Spa is located at 8 Newbury Street, Floor 5, Boston, MA. For more info about the spa or for an appointment, dial 617-437-7775.

Next on the list of popular Boston spas is the Joi Salon and Spa Escape. The spa offers a continuum of services including Swedish / deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, reflexology, custom facial, AHA rapid exfoliation facial, vitamin C infusion facial, clarifying enzyme facial, radiance facial, resurgence facial, redness therapy facial, glycolic treatment, body polish, salt glow, essential back treatment, parafango wrap, firm & tone cellulite treatment, manicure and spa pedicure. Spa packages are priced between $140 and $310. Joi Salon & Spa Escape is located at 2 Atlantic Avenue. To make an appointment, call 617-723-6330.

Before dropping into any of these spas, make sure you are ready. Wait a few hours after eating and try to hydrate. This will allow for the release and removal of toxins and stress in a more efficient manner. After the session, don't eat or drink for at least 30 minutes for the same reasons.

Richard Rspad writes about resort spa destinations domestically and internationally for ResortSpaDestinations.com.