Spas with solo travelers

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.

Seminyak, Bali

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

Portland, Oregon

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

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.

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.