brendazzzz

An old high school friend and I are meeting half way this summer to celebrate our 50th birthdays together. Anybody know of a nice spa resort on the southside of Atlanta? Thanks for any help you can give!
Brenda

starrs

This is SE of Atlanta and is WONDERFUL! Dare I say, awesome?

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Proper...pa/Default.htm

starrs

This is further south (closer to Alabama) and the spa is very nice.
Not awesome, but nice -
http://www.callawaygardens.com/lodge-spa.aspx

starrs

I just checked Serenbe (JUST south of Atlanta) and sure enough, they've added a spa -
http://www.serenbeinn.com/bluemedspa.html

"BLUE MedSpa, chosen as one of the “Top 55 Hot New Spas Worldwide” by Conde Nast Traveler and a “Top 3 Medical Spa” by readers of Spa Magazine (along with Canyon Ranch & La Jolla),..."

I've not been there (to the spa) but to be compared to Canyon Ranch and La Jolla? Sounds like it will be awesome too.

starrs

Funny. Just checked my email and Callaway is offering a nice B&B special for May. I know you said "summer" but if you can get an early start, it's a good deal -
SPECIAL MAY OFFER
from CALLAWAY GARDENS!

May is the perfect month to visit Callaway Gardens. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and take in the magnificent beauty of the Gardens.

Come visit us on our May Bed and Breakfast Special.

$129*

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Accommodations in the charming Mountain Creek Inn.

Breakfast for two at The Plant Room, Piedmont Dining Room or Country Kitchen.

Admission to our world-class Gardens featuring the Day Butterfly Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Callaway Discovery Center, live Birds of Prey Shows, seven miles of nature trails and our 10-mile bicycle trail.

padams421

Starrs has just about covered the topic. The Ritz is what you'd expect from a Ritz- very nice. Callaway is a good choice if you are into gardens but otherwise I would rate it as "ok" as a spa destination. Serenbe is the hot, "in" place among my stylish, chic friends who like to spa and get away for the weekend (I live in Atlanta).

Another option is The Cloister at Sea Island on the coast. Its spa outclasses all of the above.

Happy Birthday!