The Boulders Golden Door Spa pictured above
Best Resort Spa
The Boulders Golden Door Spa
Positioned among the resort’s outcropping of boulders, this world-renowned spa (which is also part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection) brings the serene outdoor beauty indoors by incorporating the desert’s naturally occurring elements into the spa’s 50-year-old treatments. 480.488.9009, www.theboulders.com.
Best Day Spa or Nail Salon
The Lamar Everyday Spa
This island-inspired day spa treats guests like royalty with an array of services from manicures and massages to facials and fitness. Spanning 14,000 square feet, this sanctuary is also home to a cooling pool, a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool. 480.945.7066, www.thelamar.com.
Best Salon
Sassoon Salon
Creating looks ripped from the pages of a magazine, these highly trained stylists work magic with just a cut and color. 480.949.3337, www.sassoon.com.
Best Gym
LA Fitness
From coast to coast, this reputable fitness club helps slim down and tone up. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, belly dancing classes, racquetball leagues and a kid’s “klub,” fitness buffs have no reason not to hit the gym. 480.483.3100, www.lafitness.com.