Spa-Hopping in San Diego

Right now I'm in San Diego, checking out some of the finest spas in the country, including Golden Door, Cal-A-Vie, Four Seasons Aviara, La Costa Resort and Spa and Estancia La Jolla. A few things have struck me. One thing is that the spas here are more beautiful than their photography conveys. Second, the spa treatments are first-rate. I have the best massage and facial of my life yesterday at The Chopra Center at La Costa (massage) and Four Seasons Aviara (facial). And the customer service out here is superlative.

Tomorrow I'm headed four miles across the border to Rancho La Puerta, the original destination spa. It's the first time I've ever spent a whole week at a destination spa and I'm really looking forward to the experience.