Spas with solo travelers

Houston, Texas

Vietnamese-style head spa in Houston's Alief district offering scalp massage, hair washing and facial treatments, open daily.

Lake Tahoe, California

A wellness studio in Tahoe City offering reiki, massage, meditation, sound healing and yoga classes, open daily from 9am to 7pm.

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County

A hammam in Gothenburg's Olivedal district offering traditional oriental-style treatments, open daily from 9am to 10pm.

Ojai, California

A day spa in downtown Ojai offering massage, facials and nail services, open daily from 11am to 6pm.

Key West, Florida

A moderately priced day spa on Whitehead Street in Key West offering massage and beauty services, open daily from 8am to 10pm.

Lake Tahoe, California

Lakeside day spa in Tahoe City offering massage and Dermalogica facials, open daily 9am-7pm, operating for 35 years.

New York City, New York

A Manhattan day spa at 1 Park Ave offering massages, facials and hydrotherapy, with a relaxation lounge and both walk-in and reservation options.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

A moderate-priced day spa near Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, open daily with both walk-in and reservation options.

The Hamptons, New York

Day spa on Montauk Highway in East Hampton offering facials, massage, nails and waxing, open daily 9am–6pm since 2003.

Chicago, Illinois

Hotel spa on the fifth floor of theWit in downtown Chicago's Loop, open for day-pass massages most days of the week.

Denver, Colorado

Day spa in Greenwood Village offering massage, facials and lymphatic drainage treatments, open daily with reservations recommended.

Denver, Colorado

Day spa in Denver's Lowry Town Center offering massage, facials and a relaxation lounge, with robes and sandals provided for guests.

Seminyak, Bali

A day spa in Seminyak offering massage, beauty and hair treatments, open daily 9am to 11pm with walk-ins or reservations.

San Diego, California

Beachfront hotel spa at the Catamaran Resort in Mission Beach offering massages, facials and nail services with a view of Mission Bay.

Portland, Oregon

A day spa in Northwest Portland offering massage and skin-care treatments, open daily with walk-ins accepted or reservations.

Scottsdale, Arizona

A resort spa in Scottsdale's Arcadia area offering massages, facials, and body treatments, open to hotel guests and day-pass visitors alike.

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Day-pass hot springs resort in Pagosa Springs with over 50 mineral pools fed by the Mother Spring, plus a spa for massages and body treatments.

Palm Beach, Florida

A budget-friendly day spa in Palm Beach Gardens offering massage, facials and a private hot-cold contrast therapy suite, with walk-in access.

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata

A no-frills communal bathhouse in Ginzan Onsen's Taisho-era hot spring street, open daily 8:30am-3:30pm except Wednesdays.

Houston, Texas

A hotel spa inside The Laura Hotel in downtown Houston offering massage, facial and nail treatments for solo visitors, couples and groups.

Catskills, New York

A small day spa in West Hurley near Woodstock offering facials, massage, waxing and advanced skincare, founded by esthetician Debbie Dougan.

Lake Tahoe, California

Small day spa in Tahoe City offering massage, energy therapy and facials, plus an apothecary and gift shop, a few steps from the lake.

Aguas Calientes, Cusco

A budget-friendly day spa in Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu, open daily 8am-10pm for massages and treatments close to the train station.

Pai, Mae Hong Son

Affordable day spa near Pai's Wednesday Market open daily except Monday from 3pm to 9pm, with walk-in access and a sauna.