Based on the ancient Honjin Inns of Japan, where government officials found respite from their travels, the Golden Door Spa at Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort is perfect for travel-weary hotel guests looking for relaxation and rejuvenation. Nestled on the edge of a 300-foot cliff overlooking the tranquil ocean, the spa is decorated in traditional Japanese style with a tropical flair, painted in exotic colors with Japanese thatched tin roofs. The spa’s 26,000-square-foot space is divided into the Welcome Area, based on the balancing powers of nature’s elements; the Vitality Level, home to the fitness center and juice bar; and the Tranquility Level. With a eucalyptus steam room, private whirlpools, guided meditation and an outdoor labyrinth, the Golden Door Spa offers a singular and unparalleled restorative experience.

The Menu: The spa offers a wide range of treatments, from basic massages, facials and body therapies to signature services such as Rainforest Hot Stone Therapy, Pineapple Body Bliss and Therapeutic Fusion Massage. The Golden Door is also known for using natural and locally grown ingredients; be sure to try out the Roasted Coffee Scrub, which uses Puerto Rican coffee beans to create an exfoliating body scrub that massages away dead skin cells and “improves microcellular circulation and counteracts oxidation to fight visible signs of aging.” There is also a full-service spa that offers treatments such as waxing, hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

The Must-have: If you overdid it in the blazing Puerto Rican sun, be sure to try the Intense Sun Recovery Facial. This treatment uses a desert plant called the stone crop, a succulent that for hundreds of years has been thought to possess powerful rejuvenation capabilities. This facial uses only organic ingredients and will help rehydrate sun-ravaged skin while boosting the skin’s overall appearance and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.