If you're not just plain dumbstruck by the towering Saguaro and the majestic views of Pinnacle Peak on your drive up to the Four Seasons Resort & Spa, then you will be once you enter its doors. Rated among the "Top 10 Spas in Arizona" by Zagat Survey, the Four Seasons Spa is designed to blend flawlessly with the surrounding environment and to preserve the beauty of the desert's flora. The spa's philosophy, design and treatments draw together the healing methods from all four corners of the world and the four seasons of life.

The spa offers a host of traditional spa and salon services as well as unique therapies and signature body treatments inspired by the four seasons and Native American rituals and traditions. The spa's signature body treatments feature elements such as yellow clay, ground pumice, algae mud from the Mohave Desert and aloe vera. For a taste of the healing properties of the natural desert elements, try the Sonoran Honey Body Polish, the Desert Nectar Facial or the Earth Clay Purifying Body Masque. And if you're up for a truly memorable experience, try the In-Symphony Massage where two therapists simultaneously perform a Swedish massage for optimal relaxation.

The spa houses 14 treatment rooms, three of which are for couples. For an intimate couples experience, the spa offers two private suites equipped with a jetted tub, shower, steam and sauna, restroom and a double massage area. A large relaxation lounge, complete with southwestern furnishings, is located adjacent to the treatment rooms. You'll also find a full-service beauty salon offering hair and nail services.

Complementing the spa is a state-of-the-art Fitness Center featuring a full range of cardio machines each fitted with personal audiovisual stations, weight-training equipment, free weights and a movement studio. The center is staffed by professional instructors and physical trainers as well as sport-specific fitness specialists who offer classes for golfers, tennis enthusiasts and runners.

The Four Seasons Spa is truly a sanctuary that respects its natural surroundings and welcomes relaxation. With its very accommodating and highly trained staff and its serene surroundings, this retreat offers peaceful transcendence from daily life.

Amenities: boutique, lockers, sauna, steam,chilled towels and bottled water, spa cuisine available through the resort food service, fully equipped fitness center and movement studio

Other Services: spa day packages, Ayurveda rituals, duo massage, shiatsu, oxygen and collagen facials, make-up application and lessons, personal fitness evaluation and training, yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi

Rates: $$$ ($ Inexpensive, $$ Moderate, $$$ Pricey, $$$$ Ultra Pricey)

Square Footage: 12000

Hours: Spa: Daily 6am to 9pm
Treatments: Daily 8am to 7pm
Salon: Daily 9am to 6pm

Payments Accepted: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Discover, Visa