Spas with solo travelers

Carmel, Indiana

A no-frills contrast therapy studio in Carmel, Indiana, built around a 30-minute sauna-and-cold-plunge circuit for solo visitors.

South Jordan, Utah

A day spa and wellness center in South Jordan, Utah, with a salt room, infrared sauna, cold plunge, float therapy and a yoga studio.

Ubud, Bali

An adults-only wellness retreat on Ubud's Ayung River offering multi-day healing programmes, thermal circuits and plant-based cuisine by reservation only.

Tucson, Arizona

Day spa in Tucson's La Encantada shopping center with a thermal circuit of sauna, steam room, cold plunge and soaking pools.

Sedona, Arizona

Hotel-only spa amenities at The Joy Sedona, a B&B and creekside cabin property near Uptown Sedona with outdoor hot tubs, a relaxation lounge and private suites.

San Francisco, California

A San Mateo day spa with a hot tub, open daily 10am-9pm, taking both walk-ins and reservations for couples or solo visits.

Sayulita, Nayarit

A hillside boutique hotel spa outside Sayulita with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and ocean-view pool, open on a day-pass basis.