New Year: The Perfect Time To Relax and Rejuvenate

December 2021

With the fast train to 2022 approaching, pressure is on most of us to start making those New Year’s resolutions. But for what purpose? Most of the resolutions we make just end up stuck in a drawer somewhere, never to be touched or worked on again. Why not approach 2022 in a different way? There are a number of places in Alabama where you can get away, pamper yourself and reflect on life’s purpose before ringing in the New Year. Everyone needs a serene setting where they can gain a larger perspective on how to make 2022 the best year ever! We have a few suggestions where you can go to relax, renew and rejuvenate the senses.

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Point Clear

Located on scenic Mobile Bay three miles from the town of Fairhope, The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa offers a scenic gulf coast setting. Guests can escape to this historic hotel to experience one of Alabama’s most luxurious spas. The spa offers a number of amenities including a pool of serenity, couples massages, a steam room and facial services. After your spa treatment, you can play a round of golf or tour Fairhope. This small Alabama town is known for its art galleries and shopping. 

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Hoover

Nestled in the rolling hills of Birmingham, guests can slip into the life of luxury at Renaissance Ross Bridge. This hotel’s full-service spa offers a variety of services from massages, to body scrubs, to women’s and men’s lounges to steam rooms to therapy baths. After a day at the spa, guests can stroll the Villages at Ross Bridge or the many shopping and dining options in the Hoover area. 

GunRunner Boutique Hotel, Florence

Florence, Alabama is known for its musical influences, architecture and Native American history. The GunRunner Boutique Hotel, located in downtown Florence, offers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience. The GunRunner Spa has a diverse menu of offerings including deep tissue massages, hot stone massages, couples massages, Botaniko Body Polish, multiple skincare product lines as well as CoolSculpting. The hotel is surrounded by well-known attractions and restaurants: The Shoals Theatre, The Indian Mound Museum, W.C. Handy’s Birthplace and the Rosenbaum which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.  The Natchez Trace and Tom Hendrix’s Commemorative Wall to his great, great grandmother who was a Yuchi Indian also are located nearby. 

Pursell Farms, Sylacauga

This picturesque retreat offers heartfelt Southern charm and hospitality. From its luxury estate inn to its four-bedroom cottages, there is no better escape than resort-style lodging on the farm. The Spring House spa has a number of spa treatments and amenities. They offer discounts with six-month or yearly spa memberships. Pursell Farms also offers Yoga on the Mountain, Orvis Sporting Adventures, UTV Mountain Experience and other outdoor leisure time. Enjoy live music at Old Tom’s Pub, one of three dining options at the farm.

Here’s to 2022!