Spa-ctacular relaxing family getaways

Subdue the stresses of a modern world by including spa and wellness options in your family vacation. Here are ideas to consider.

The Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colo.: Climb into the Dream Pod Float Tank at the Rock Resort spa tucked within this slopeside hideaway. Designed as an alternative or complement to a massage, you’ll step into the womblike environment where the water is heated to skin temperature. Thanks to a hefty amount of Epsom salt, you’ll easily float and quickly relax. The spa also offers indigenous massages and wraps, facials and other treatments using organic ingredients. (lodgeatvail.rockresorts.com)

Acqualina Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.: The Acqualina Spa by ESPA’s Sound Care Ritual treatment blends the therapeutic powers of music and massage. The relaxing journey begins with a foot massage during which guests review music choices via an iPad and custom, soundblocking headphones. Options include original music compositions from classical and new age to Latin and reggae music as well as the natural sounds of the ocean or rainforests. (acqualinaresort.com) Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Ariz.: Choose from the Jet Set Crowd menu to sample treatments that provide an international flavor to the spa experience. Envelop yourself in the Helsinki Nature treatment during which guests benefit from a mist of cloud milk, white peat exfoliant and a wild-harvested Arctic berry wrap. Try out a Turkish Hammam experience sure to cleanse, exfoliate, mist and massage or go for a soothing Hawaiian-style Lomi Lomi massage. (hotelvalleyho.com)