Spa getaways are essential to unwinding and relaxation!  All you have to do is decide where you want to go!

When you want to get away from it all and leave the stress behind one of the best trips you can take is a spa getaway. There are spas in local places where you can go just a few hours away from your home, or there are spas in exotic locations.

Most spas have a combination of fitness and wellness these days and you will have the opportunity to try things that you have never done. Why not? This is a time for you to be pampered and to eat healthy and play, all at the same time.

Whether you are a man or a woman you will find that spas cater to everyone. There are romantic spas, wellness spas, and luxury and destination spas all to help you meet your goals. Here are 4 getaway spas, that you may want to check out:

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa -- located in Phoenix, Arizona, this spa promises to be a place where you will want to go to more than once. They specialize in treatments that are geared to wellness. Some of the therapeutic offerings they have include Hands of Healing Sonoran Stone Massages. You can also find a Rose Quartz wrap here.

St Regis Monarch Beach -- Many people love this place so much that they have their wedding here because of the majesty of the location; it overlooks the Pacific Ocean. You can get a health and wellness package that gives you an intuitive massage and a healthy breakfast. You can order the Last Hurrah package and get a couples massage, watch baby movies and get all your cravings full-filled from the menu. You can even find a package for your dog.

Seaview Gardens Bermuda -- if you really want to sit in the lap of luxury and be a part of the exotic nightlife of the Caribbean you must try the Seaview Gardens. Here you will find a luxury spa for your getaway. Their Luxury Connoisseur Package can be done in a weekend and it includes a variety of spa treatments. As an example, you can get Aromatherapy, Stress Relief and Maternity massages. You can also get deep cleansing for your skin, and for men they have the Gentleman's Barber Face Treatment.

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs - many people find mineral springs therapeutic and relaxing. Here in Calistoga, California you will find the enjoyment of the Hot Springs and more. This facility has both men's and women's spa services. You can relax with a mud bath that includes a mineral bath and whirlpool session, or a mineral bath and  reflexology. You can get "the works" package and get a taste of everything.

This is just a small sampling of what your spa getaway can look like and a small way to show you how you can de-stress yourself by having a pampering weekend at a spa near you.