Spas with solo travelers

Minneapolis, Minnesota

A St. Paul wellness studio in Macalester-Groveland offering infrared sauna, float tanks, salt therapy and cold plunge by reservation, adults-only, day-pass

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in Woodland Hills with a hydrotherapy circuit, massage, facial and body treatment menu, open daily 8am-10pm (closed Tuesdays).

Santa Barbara, California

A reservation-based day spa in downtown Santa Barbara built around private infrared sauna, salt room and cold plunge sessions.

Chicago, Illinois

Upscale day spa in Lincoln Park, Chicago, where booking any treatment unlocks all-day access to a hydrotherapy circuit, thermal suite and outdoor terrace.

Ras Al Khaimah

A moderate-priced day spa in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Maireed area offering hammam, massage and exfoliation treatments, open daily 9am to 9pm.

Palm Beach, Florida

A Juno Beach day spa with sauna, steam room and pool, offering massages, facials and couples treatments since 2008.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hotel spa on the third floor of The Rittenhouse overlooking Rittenhouse Square, with massage, facials, body treatments and a salon.

Seattle, Washington

A moderate-priced day spa in Northwest Bellevue built around a hydrotherapy circuit, open daily with both day-pass and membership access.

Hudson Valley, New York

Hotel spa inside The Abbey Inn in Peekskill, overlooking the Hudson River, with six treatments including a Japanese head-and-foot package.

Los Angeles, California

A day spa on La Brea Avenue near the Fairfax area of Los Angeles offering massages, facials and hydrotherapy, with reservations recommended.

Catskills, New York

A small storefront in Catskill, NY offering whole-body cryotherapy, infrared sauna and red light therapy sessions, open most days except Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

Key West, Florida

A day spa just off Duval Street in Key West offering massage, facials, waxing and a Vichy shower, with walk-ins possible but reservations preferred.

Tucson, Arizona

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

Vail, Colorado

A Vail day spa offering customized massages and facials plus a recovery room with infrared sauna, cold plunge and yoga mats.

Portland, Oregon

Day spa and natural medicine clinic in NW Portland's Slabtown with sauna, hydrotherapy, massage, acupuncture and a vegan café on site.

Punta Cana, La Altagracia

Upscale day spa in Punta Cana offering massages, facials, a thermal pool and ocean-view relaxation lounges, open daily 9am-7pm.

Key West, Florida

Hotel day spa at Casa Marina in Key West offering ocean-view massages, facials and beachside yoga, walk-ins welcome.

Coorg, Karnataka

A luxury coffee-plantation resort in Coorg with a spa and pool facilities reserved for overnight guests.

The Hamptons, New York

A membership-based wellness club in Southampton with a stadium-seating sauna, cold plunge pools, treatment suites and group classes.

Ubud, Bali

Day spa in Ubud offering sauna, massage and ice bath sessions with a hydrotherapy circuit, open daily, walk-ins welcome.

Lake Tahoe, California

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