Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

Profile: Spilling across nearly 3 acres of sunlit treatment rooms, gardens, pools and meditative spaces, Spa Avania is among the world’s first retreats to choreograph the spa experience to the science of time and the body’s internal daily clock. The 21,000-square-foot sanctuary offers 18 indoor/outdoor therapy rooms including three spacious couple’s rooms and a private men’s suite complete with a flat screen television and mini bar.

Treatment Highlights: Desert Essence Wrap, Mineral Massage, Crushed Pearl Facial, Avania Vichy, Mud Wrap.

Rates:Spa treatments available in 60 and 90-minute increments with rates starting at $130.

Amenities:Men’s and women’s locker rooms (each with sauna, steam room, keyless lockers, oversized indoor and outdoor storm showers, outdoor hot and cold plunge pools, indoor and outdoor meditation areas and eucalyptus inhalation room in the women’s room only), refreshments, co-ed relaxation area with dual wood-burning fireplaces, fitness center, yoga studio, French Celtic mineral pool, full-service salon, spa cuisine service, exclusive teas and boutique.

Insider Tips:Spa-goers with discriminate taste in music will appreciate that each treatment room is equipped with its own Apple iPod, enabling guests to choose from ten unique playlists.