Spa for the Holidays

Spa treatments that toast the season

Carve out time between trudging to the malls and the grocery store (again) to cuddle up with a seasonal spa treatment. Hurry, these treatments are available for a limited time!

Peppermint Twist Pedi at Sundrops Nail Spot, Phoenix: Your toes dance in a mint and chocolate soak, followed by a sugar cane scrub and soothing rubdown (approx. 1 hour, $45).

Cocoa and Spice Facial at Fuchsia, Mesa: Plump pretty skin is the happy side effect of this seasonal treat. Pumpkin Latte and Hungarian cocoa collide to hydrate and glorify skin (50 minutes, $75).

Chocolate Orange Massage at the Massage & Esthetics Studio, Scottsdale: A guilt-free interlude with the tempting aromas of cocoa and citrus (60 minutes, $80).

Naughty & Nice Pedicure at Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort: Pick between a cinnamon or peppermint foot soak, masque and lotion and leave with party perfect soles and a fragrant fizzy ball to play with at home (60 minutes, $80).

Under the Mistletoe Package at La Bonne Vie Day Spa, Scottsdale: A perfect party prep trio, this package includes a 30-minute Mini Facial, Firming Eye Treatment and Helping Hand Spa Manicure (approx. 1 hour, $99).

Candy Cane Body Scrub at The Salon & Day Spa at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort: The aroma of sweet peppermint adds a punch of cheer to the spa's Candy Cane Body Scrub (55 minutes, $120), spiked with mint essential oil to stimulate circulation, ease muscle aches and revel in the season.

Holiday Glow Package at XS Salon & Spa, Gilbert: Leave holiday glam to the experts with a custom hair "do" including shampoo, blow dry and style plus your choice of a Cactus Facial, Serenity Massage or Ancient Hindi Pedicure, $115. Includes a take-home gift while supplies last.

Orange Spice Facial at the Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix: Bursting with nourishing botanicals, the Orange Spice Facial promotes collagen synthesis, which helps to smooth fine lines and enhance firmness (50 minutes, $145).

Holiday Memories Body Scrub at Aji Spa at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Chandler: Freshly ground mulling spices are blended with orange oil and brown sugar to create a warm and soothing body scrub followed by an application of organic vanilla bean lotion (50 minutes, $135-$145).

Vanilla Chai Experience at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North: Revel in a warm Vanilla Chai Stone Pedicure to soothe sore feet, followed by a tension-taming Chai Scalp Massage (105 minutes, $215).

Sugar Plum Fairy Package at Dolce Salon & Spa, Valleywide: The full treatment including Mia Pella Dolce Facial, Swedish Massage, Spa Pedicure and light lunch (approx. 4 hours, $240).

Creme de Choc Un Package at Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch: Awaken and indulge with a Creme de Choc Facial (90 minutes), Vitalite Wrap (60 minutes), Creme Delice Pedicure (60 minutes) and a take-home gift of Emulsion Minerale and Douche Mineral ($465).