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Greater Palm Springs Celebrates National Self-Care Month  

Greater Palm Springs’s annual Spa Month Celebrates National Self-Care Month

September is national self-care awareness month and Greater Palm Springs will celebrate with the launch its second annual Spa Month, which runs September 1stto 30th.  Taking place across nine desert cities, Spa Month will offer everything from desert sound baths to healing mineral soaks to natural hot springs to treatments, stay-and-spa packages, day passes and participating spas will offer exclusive wellness experiences and treatments at discounted rates.

Spa Month Greater Palm Springs
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Here is just a sampling of what to expect:

The Stargazer at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Rancho Mirage 

On September 5, guests can combine relaxation with the desert night sky during a floating sound bath with guided stargazing, bringing together two of Greater Palm Springs’ signature wellness experiences: restorative treatments and the tranquility of the surrounding landscape.

 The Wellness Day Trip at The Spa at Séc-he

For travelers looking to make wellness the focus of a single day, The Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs is offering a $119 U.S. “Wellness Wednesday” experience that includes a spa day pass and the opportunity to experience its renowned thermal waters and wellness facilities.  Read about our recent visit to The Spa at Séc-he.

100th year Celebrate at La Quinta Resort & Spa

In celebration upcoming 100th anniversary (the resort opened December 29th, 1926), the iconic resort is offering a $200 50-minute Cucumber Melon Cooling Massage—combining crisp cucumber melon and targeted cryotherapy to quiet the nervous system—and an $80 private Garden Bath Ritual set against the Santa Rosa Mountains, complete with customizable botanical bath truffles.

For the Active Wellness Seeker at Azure Palm Hot Springs

Those who prefer movement as part of their wellness routine can take part in recurring yoga and mat Pilates sessions at Azure Palm Hot Springs in Desert Hot Springs. Those looking to indulge in an afternoon treat can enjoy a 2–7 p.m. soak in Azure’s 10 natural mineral-rich hot springs as the sun sets over Mt. San Jacinto, paired with a healthy multi-course meal and beverage as part of the $79 Soak & Dine experience.

The full list of Spa Month offerings is available here.