Las Vegas is famous for 24-hour fun, gambling and and shows. In addition, tucked away from the casinos and glitzing malls, is cutting-edge treatments and high-tech spas. Although these spas are located in hotels, they're open to the public at least part of the time. Some offer affordable day passses.
The spas are:
The Spa--Wynn Las Vegas The $250 Good Luck Ritual is based on the five elements of feng shui. A 80-minute full-body massage is also offered. For additional information, go to www.wynnlasvegas.com.
Bathhouse--THEHotel at Mandalay Bay This modern-looking facility brings a welcome intimacy to the Vagas spa experience. Your candlelight bath with a choice of black moor mud and herbs is $65. A computer selects the perfect scent blend based on your completed questionnaire. For additional information, go to www.mandalaybay.com.
Red Rock Spa--Red Rock Casnio & Resort This spa is located in nearby Summerlin. Pediures change with the seasons for $85. The best reason to come to this resort is the Adventure Spa which takes guests outdoors to go horseback riding and rafting down the Black Canyon. For additional information, go to www.redrocklasvegas.com.
Qua Baths & Spa--Caesars Palace This Roman-themed spa offers the city's best bargain--$45 day pass. Offerings range from a banana-leaf body wrap-$170 to an energizing Lomi-Lomi massage-$170. For additional information, go to www.harrahs.com/qua.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub--Venetian and the Palazzo The highlight of this spa is the Aquavana--a European-style circuit of soaking tubs and relaxation rooms. In the "experiential rain shower", you push a button marked Tropical Storm for alternating warm and cool drenchings, the sound of birds and the scent of pineapple.. For additional information, go to www.canyonranch.com.
Spa Bellagio--Bellagio In this spa there are 17 different facials incorporating everything from crushed pearls to French seaweed, a gorgeous Jacuzzi area lit by a crystal chandelier and a steam room issuing thick billows of eucalyptus-scented steam. For $210 you can get a Watsu massage. For additional information, go to www.bellagio.com.
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