Finally, a place that allows you to escape to an entirely different world (at least for a few hours). At the Mandarin Oriental you can retreat to a plush three-level spa where you sample the ancient and exotic treatments of the Chinese, Balinese and Thai cultures. If it's privacy you're looking for, then book one of the Mandarin Suites located on the upper level of the spa. Each room is true to form with textures such as bamboo, rice paper, and natural linens. And to top it all off, while receiving your treatments, you can sip herbal tea and gaze out the impressive floor to ceiling windows that overlook tranquil Biscayne Bay. 

What to ask for:  Trying the Ayurvedic Holistic Body Treatment is a must. In the hour and fifty minute treatment you are pampered with a welcoming foot ritual, a full body exfoliation scrub, a facial cleansing, an Ayurvedic Marma Massage, and for the grand finale a Chakra Massage of the head and scalp. You'll be putty when it's all over. Mission accomplished!

Being pampered takes on a whole new meaning when you enter the Spa of Eden at the historic Eden Roc Hotel. Recently voted the "Best Day Spa" by Miami Metro magazine this exquisite resort offers much more than your average massage or facial. In addition to their many decadent spa packages that might include a hot stone massage, a Chinese Vanilla/Jasmine Salt scrub, or a rock climbing session, spa-goers can participate in one of fitness guru Janis Saffell's Body Pump classes, which are exclusively available at the Eden Roc (They also offer a full line of her workout wear.) Celebrities like Madonna, George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez have been spotted indulging in all that the Spa of Eden has to offer—and who could blame them? 

What to ask for:  Give the LaStone Therapy a try. This unique treatment was devised by Native Americans hundreds of years ago and uses both hot and cold river stones to massage overworked muscles and improve circulation. 

It's taboo to visit Miami Beach and not stop in to the historic Fontainebleau Resort,  the hotel that once greeted guests such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and JFK. And why shouldn't you be the next VIP to stop into their spa for a little R&R? After basking in the gorgeous South Florida sun and working out in their fully equipped gym (or maybe even booking a session with one of their personal trainers for a private Pilates class) a trip to the spa is a must. There you'll enjoy a heated saltwater lap pool, Turkish Steam, Finnish Saunas and private Balneotherapy tubs. 

What to ask for:  Whether you're trying to recover from jet lag or a long day on the beach, you'll want to book an After Glow Aloe Wrap. It will relieve any overexposure to the sun by re-hydrating the body and leaving your skin super soft and ready for a night out on the town.