IT'S not just destination spas that are getting in on the act.

Those interested in the last might prefer a destination spa because it can focus on improvements in the way guests live.

My husband never been to a destination spa before and assumed they would ...

Guests reside and participate in the program at a destination spa instead of just visiting for a treatment or pure vacation.

We put America's destination spas through a rigorous evaluation.

Be sure to check first, though, because some destination spas include tips in their package prices.

To make sure they have it just right, many resorts are hiring seasoned directors from destination spas.

That's not the focus at the newest breed of destination spas cropping up around the country.

It wasn't quite like going away to a destination spa, Ms. Bradford said, but then she didn't have to pack.

There were 94 destination spas in 2007, which contained more than 11,900 beds.