5 to Try: Miami Spacations

The celebrity-magnet Delano is ground zero for South Beach chic, and its legendary spa is as cool as its well-heeled guests. The private terrace offers wraparound views of the beach below. Organic facials, deep tissue rubdowns and heated stones are some of the treatments. The mod hotel is just down the street from the tony Lincoln Road shops, so spa guests with shopping bags are common sightings.

The 15,000 square-foot Asian themed spa makes the most of its waterfront location. Enjoy a massage or facial or both in 17 private treatment rooms, with some featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Biscayne Bay. It's also in the heart of the financial district, so it doesn't have to be all play during the stay.

It's easy to get lost at this Hollywood Beach staple. The Italian villas, private patio courtyards and dedicated outdoor pool provide peaceful picturesque backdrops. A full-service salon and sunning lounge helps guests look refreshed on the outside, too.

The "Blue Monster" isn't the name of a self-effacing exfoliating mask treatment at this massive resort. It's actually the unforgiving 18th hole of the PGA-worthy golf course. Both the hole and European spa do have their water hazards. For those who are more interested in social clubs than golf clubs, the spa menu offers more than 100 different treatments.

This life-altering beachfront resort assigns guests daily fitness schedules, with full-time physicians and wellness practitioners on staff to preach healthy lifestyles. There's plenty of pampering taking place in the 54 treatment rooms, but the on-site eateries serve calorie-wise cuisine. Cheaters can always stock the kitchenettes with their indulgences.