Pamper yourself in Texas with everything from the Urban Cowgirl Getaway to the Desert Rain Experience

Relax, refresh and rejuvenate in the Lone Star State. Texas offers travelers an array of comforting spas and therapeutic treatments from a Sea Glow Scrub to a Cowgirl Up foot treatment. Whether visitors spend time in the big city or escape to the Hill Country, there's a spa nearby to relax the weariest of travelers.

"Texas is a wonderful spa destination," says Julie Chase, Director of Tourism for the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Division. "No matter what time of year or region you're visiting, Texas spas offer numerous ways to pamper its guests."

What can visitors do with beer besides drink it? Soak their feet of course! After a long day in the saddle, visitors can kick off their boots and roll up their jeans while soaking their feet in beer, exfoliating with a honey scrub, or having their feet covered with an herb-mud mix for a Cowgirl Up foot treatment at From Head to Toe spa in Brady in the Texas Hill Country.

Big city meets rustic relaxation at Lake Austin Spa Resort with the Urban Cowgirl package, a three-night weekend getaway designed to immerse spa guests in Texas comfort, culture and entertainment. While enjoying the luxurious accommodations at one of the world's top ten destination spas, guests will be treated to cooking classes, two-step lessons, and a pair of custom-made boots. (The Urban Cowgirl package will be available: November 1-4, 2007, February 21-24, 2008, June 19-22, 2008, August 21-24, 2008 and November 20-23, 2008.)

Visitors to Texas can expect a surefire showdown with congested complexions and maxed-out muscles at Bliss Dallas in the W Dallas - Victory Hotel. The first Bliss Spa in Texas will turn cowgirls into 'wow' girls (cowboys welcome, too) with signature services like the Triple Oxygen Treatment and the Carrot & Sesame Body Buff. The 5,100 square foot "tension-fighting" facility features nine treatment rooms with trademark Bliss touches, including rhythm & blues tunes and a legendary brownie buffet.

There's nothing quite as relaxing as a vacation by the beach. On the way to Galveston, we recommend a stop at the Trellis Spa at the Houstonian in Houston for a Sea Glow Scrub. This treatment uses moisturizing sea-derived granules that gently massage away dead cells, while hydrating thirsty skin. Each scrub is customized with the addition of a boosting serum to target relaxation, invigoration or contouring.

Aromatic and healing elements of the Chihuahuan Desert are the foundation of treatments offered at Agavita Spa at Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout in far West Texas. The spirit of the desert is brought to life during the Desert Rain Experience with a blend of local botanicals, including cactus and Chaparral leaves steeped in warm oil and massaged into the skin. Guests will enjoy a scalp or shoulder massage while ingredients are absorbed into the skin, followed by an invigorating Vischy shower.

Unique and truly Texas spa experiences await visitors wanting to relax, refresh and rejuvenate in the Lone Star State. For more on all there is to see and experience while visiting Texas, go to http://www.traveltex.com/ or call 1-800-8888-TEX for a free copy of the Texas State Travel Guide and Official Texas Map.

About Tourism In Texas

Tourism is one of the largest industries in Texas, employing 514,000 Texans. In 2005, travelers spent almost $50 billion in Texas. Travel expenditures generated $2.5 billion in state taxes and $854 million in local taxes. For more information on Texas travel events and vacation destinations, visit http://www.traveltex.com/ or for a free Texas State Travel Guide call 1-800-8888-TEX.

Source: Texas Tourism