Thanksgiving Spa Specials to be Thankful For

Delicious pumpkin pie. Mouthwatering turkey and stuffing. Savory cranberry sauce. It’s difficult to pinpoint the best part of Thanksgiving (Eating? Quality time with the fam? Football games?), but we have a feeling the following might just be your new favorite part of Turkey Day: Resort spas dishing up holiday deals and packages that you may want to gobble up.

So if the idea of taking a break from the kitchen tickles your fancy, then put these luxury and oh-so-catering spas ─ and their delectable Thanksgiving Day specials ─ on your menu. This year, take off your apron and slip into a spa robe and slippers.

Sounds like something to be thankful for to us!

The Briars Resort & Spa: Thanksgiving Weekend Escape
Relax, enjoy the scenery, the mouth-watering traditional harvest menus, and holiday weekend recreational program. Lots of great activities for all ages, relax in the spa, take in a round of golf, or relax in the indoor solarium pool and whirlpool. Package includes: Accommodations, all meals and recreational programming. Taxes, golf and spa are extra.

Starting from $169 per person, per night. Contact property for specific terms and conditions.

Cotton Tree: Thanksgiving Special
Count your blessings and stay four nights at boutique Cotton Tree in the Cayman Islands, November 23-26, 2011, and say thanks for a bounty of luxurious blessings — and a taste of traditional Caymanian hospitality.

Promotion includes: Complimentary dinner prepared by the resort’s personal chef, Caymanian-inspired beach cottage accommodation, one-way airport transfers and access to swimming pool, fitness center, yoga, bicycles, water sports, cultural diversions and more. Starting from US$890 per night (excluding 10% government tax; promo code CT375); contact property for specific terms and conditions.

Four Seasons Punta Mita: Thanksgiving Offer: Complimentary 4^th Night
Enjoy a complimentary fourth night when you stay three paid nights through November 27, 2011. Additional packages are also available. Contact property for specific terms and conditions.

For guests staying over Thanksgiving, enjoy face painting, jugglers and endless games and treats at the kids’ carnival.

*Four Seasons image by photographer John Russo.

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: Thanksgiving Package
Share Thanksgiving with the family surrounded by golden color beaches and unforgettable sunsets. Package components include: Two children free of charge, US$50 spa or golf credit and exquisite Thanksgiving dinner on November 24, 2011. Starting from US$280 per person, per night.

Valid for traveling from November 1-30, 2011; three-night minimum required. Contact property for specific terms and conditions.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa: Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet at the Vue Restaurant
November 24, 2011, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Adults: $85; Children, ages 6-12: $35

Plus, live entertainment! Contact property for specific terms and conditions.