Spas with solo travelers

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

A compact Ayurvedic spa and yoga retreat near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, offering six treatments including Shirodhara by appointment only.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Recovery-focused studio in South Scottsdale centered on a cold plunge, hot tub, infrared sauna, compression therapy and red light rooms rather than traditional

Cincinnati, Ohio

Day spa in Columbia-Tusculum, Cincinnati, with massage, facials, an infrared/Himalayan salt sauna and a $99 signature sampler package.

San Francisco, California

A reservation-only day spa in San Francisco's Marina offering private cold-plunge-and-sauna contrast suites and quiet float sessions, no walk-ins.

Charleston, South Carolina

A Mount Pleasant recovery studio near Charleston offering cryotherapy, compression therapy and infrared sauna sessions, open daily except Sunday.

Boston, Massachusetts

A Seaport social wellness club in Boston offering saunas, ice baths, IV therapy, red light and HBOT sessions, with reservations required and no membership

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A head spa in Queen Village, Philadelphia, focused on scalp and hair treatments, with private suites and a $300 signature service.

Nashville, Tennessee

A Midtown Nashville wellness studio built around cryotherapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, IV drips and recovery treatments, run mostly through monthly

Houston, Texas

A Houston day spa near Memorial Park offering massage, facials and spa packages, with a sauna, steam room and pool on site.

Dallas, Texas

A Knox/Henderson day spa offering massage, facials, waxing, and recovery extras like infrared sauna and cold plunge.

Denver, Colorado

Bathhouse in Denver's Ballpark District built around contrast therapy: a 40-person cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, five cold plunges, and thermal soaking

Napa Valley, California

Hotel day spa atop the Archer in downtown Napa with a water deck, fitness studio access and treatment rooms; reservations required.

Indianapolis, Indiana

A moderate-priced day spa in northwest Indianapolis offering float therapy, salt room sessions, infrared sauna, cold plunge and foot detox, closed Mondays.

Denver, Colorado

A Denver day spa in Speer built around the Vietnamese Red Dao herbal bath, with infrared sauna, salt chamber and foot baths, open daily 10am-6pm.

Montreal, Quebec

Indoor Nordic spa in Old Montreal offering a hot-and-cold thermal circuit, massages and a relaxation lounge, open daily with day passes and valet parking.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hotel spa at the Inn at Eagle Mountain in Fountain Hills with sauna, steam room, pools and a $69 60-minute massage as its signature treatment.

Seattle, Washington

Japanese-style head spa in Belltown offering scalp treatments and bodywork from $55, open daily 10am to 10pm, reservations needed.

Asheville, North Carolina

A day spa inside Asheville's Hilton at Biltmore Park offering massage, organic skincare and nail care, with day-pass access to a pool, hot tub and gym.

Portland, Oregon

A reservation-only head spa in Vancouver, WA, just across the river from Portland, focused on scalp, face and hand treatments plus a post-service relaxation

Naples, Florida

A small, moderately priced day spa in East Naples offering massage and a sauna, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

Asheville, North Carolina

A Japanese-inspired destination spa on a mountainside outside downtown Asheville, built around private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tubs and massage.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Upscale day spa in Carmel-by-the-Sea's Golden Rectangle with sauna, steam, cold plunge and thermal pools, open daily from 6:30am.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

An upscale Ayurvedic retreat in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, with five treatments, couples rooms and a relaxation lounge; reservations required, open daily

Charleston, South Carolina

A wellness studio in Charleston's Cannonborough Elliotborough built around a 400 sq ft Himalayan salt room, plus float therapy, infrared saunas and body work.