05/30/09

Very relaxing

by nataliecromiere

I bring people to the alvadora spa whenever my family comes into town. Arizona has some great spas. Alvadora ranks right up there with big city spas. We always relax in the spa's pool after our treatments and feel like queens.

• Pros: many amenities

Arizona melds into the Mediterranean at this Old World-style spa.

by Contributor

In Short
The original owner of the Royal Palms was so bewitched by the Mediterranean that he brought the look and feel of the region home to Phoenix. The resort's open-air spa makes use of Mediterranean flowers (orange blossoms, chamomile, lavender), herbs, oils and minerals in its skin treatments, body therapies and massages. The signature Acqua Dolce suite provides water treatments and mineral baths. Complete salon and fitness facilities are also available.