Surf, sun and sand may go hand in hand, but there’s never room for stress at a beach resort. Whether you’re escaping for Valentine’s Day or planning a romantic summer sojourn, these 10 beach resorts offer award-winning and one-of-a-kind waterfront treatments.

 

1. Aulani, Hawaii

Escaping stress can’t be any easier at Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Kapolei, Hawaii. Home to Oahu’s only outdoor hydrotherapy garden, Laniwai Spa features six rain showers, hot and cold whirlpools, herbal pools and a reflexology path. This private, secluded paradise’s menu lists more than 100 treatments, many of which incorporate techniques native to Hawaii.

 

2. Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos

At 5,000 square feet, the resort’s Anani spa isn’t the largest on the list, but it’s pure bliss for those looking for beachfront treatments and a boutique-esque ambiance. All six treatment rooms have outdoor showers, and there’s even a spa beach bed on the sand.

 

3. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, New York

Located in idyllic Montauk, N.Y. Gurney’s pampers guests with the healing properties of the sea. The spa’s forte is Thalassotherapy and its best asset is a new indoor pool filled with water drawn from the nearby Atlantic.

 

4. Half Moon Resort, Jamaica

After celebrating its 60^th anniversary in 2013, Montego Bay’s Half Moon Resort pulls out all the stops for guests at its 68,000-square-foot spa. Guests can receive treatments in open-air bungalows built over the water, and release tension in the spa’s relaxation lounge, meditation labyrinth and yoga pavilion.

 

5. St. Regis Monarch Beach, California

b.Its namesake may be a Spanish village, but Spa Gaucin at Laguna Beach’s St. Regis Monarch Beach is just as SoCal as it is Mediterranean. The award-winning spa lived up to its five-star rating in 2014 while adding a new purifying detox ritual and a wellness program that marries relaxation with hikes on the bluffs, SUP, surfing and yoga.

 

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