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For the best resort-spa in Florida, check into the 189-guest room plus 8-signature-suite Safety Harbor Resort & Spa located in Safety Harbor along Old Tampa Bay. Named an historical landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior in 1964 and a Florida Heritage Landmark in 1997, this resort is recognized as one of America's finest spa destinations. In this 50,000-sq.-ft. facility, clients get what they pay for and more from total relaxation to papering to delicate cooking, as well as meeting space for business and social events.

The spa is offering a cooling off package, now through September, with prices starting at $179 for a minimum two nights stay. This offer includes premium accommodations in a newly renovated guestroom with a bay view from your balcony or patio, $50 per-person credit on any spa or salon service, breakfast, access to a new Spa Sanctuary and fitness center, whirlpools, all regularly scheduled fitness classes, complimentary valet parking. The Spa Sanctuary includes private treatment rooms decorated in soothing colors and featuring note-worthy artwork where guests find lockers-&-showers, steam rooms, sauna, whirlpools, cardiovascular and weight training equipment, unlimited fitness classes, indoor & outdoor pools, signature spa robes.

Also check out various day packages that include massage, focus facial, herbal wrap, spa pedicure, damaged remedy hair treatment, manicures, photos and much more.

Elegant dining here is to die for (forgive the clich). Awarding-winning fare is served at the resort's awesome 105 North restaurant and the desirable Tiki Bar.

While at the resort, you'll find information on how the spa was took formation in the 1500 when Spanish explores discovered the natural mineral spring and believed they had come upon the legendary Fountain of Youth. At the turn of the 20th century, the healing powers of the water reached an international audience as the mineral springs water was bottled and shipped worldwide. In 1945 Dr. Salem Baranoff established the Safety Harbor Spa-retreat for mind, body, and spirit.

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