Deciding to get a massage or spa treatment is the easy part -- deciding where to get it is a bigger problem, because there are many outstanding spas and health clubs in the area. The Aria Spa & Health Club (1300 Westhaven Dr. 970/476-7400. www.vailcascade.com) is one of the best places to be pampered. If you're up for a full-spa experience, ask about the Symphony for the Senses packages. This huge facility in the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa also has racquetball, basketball, and tennis courts. In the Sonnenalp Resort, the lovely Sonnenalp Spa (20 Vail Rd. 970/476-5656. www.sonnenalp.com) is a European-style facility where you can relax on one of the lounge chairs around a big fireplace as you sip juice from the nearby bar.
Whether you're looking for a full-body massage or a workout on state-of-the-art equipment, it's easy to find in Beaver Creek. In the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, the Allegria Spa (136 E. Thomas Pl. 970/748-7500. www.allegriaspa.com) has a full range of services, including a wonderful "barefoot" massage.