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Is your man all about March Madness?  Well, if the bunches of basketball games are taking up his time, treat yourself to a day at the spa—you are sure to score a slam dunk being pampered like a princess.

Make your first stop the JW Marriot Camelback Inn, a AAA 5-Diamond spa for 30 consecutive years.  (www.camelbackinn.com)

And that’s not its only honor.

This full-service destination is recognized as one of the 100 Best Spas in the WORLD, so prepare yourself for quite a royal treatment.

The spa is within the spectacular resort, alongside the majestic Sonoran Desert.  With more than 32,000 square-feet of space, this fabulous facility offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and 32 treatment rooms.  Plus, you’ll get the unique feature of filling up on Sprouts—Scottsdale’s only spa restaurant.

While the boys enjoy the madness of a sports bar, you girls can chill pool-side all day long.

Rent a Deluxe Cabana ($250/day on weekends), and savor the privacy for four, a ceiling fan, refrigerator, and beverage/dining services.

But if you really want an escape, head to Mii Amo Spa in Sedona.  (www.miiamo.com)

The spa is part of the AAA 4-Diamond Enchantment Resort, nestled in the natural slope of the red rock canyon.  The 24,000 square-foot, two-level facility offers spa-goers 20 rooms plus outdoor treatment space.

This Sedona getaway is repeatedly ranked as the world’s best destination spa by “Travel + Leisure” magazine, and offers quite the experience for anyone willing to fork out thousands of dollars.

Starting at $2,145, you can enjoy a “Journeys” package—a three-night program getting you six services and accommodations.

Specially trained therapists offer an array of treatments, all inspired by Native American practices.  These include Reiki massage, cranial sacral, hydrotherapy baths, and Watsu.