theres always the rub - View this location on map  the ways to get pummeled, peeled and rubbed in scottsdale are endless, and there seems to be an almost constitutional obligation to do so. from the shoulder rubs at the most commonplace hair salons to the in-room ceremonies featuring 100 percent freeze-dried seawater (30 minutes, $85) for guests at the gorgeous sanctuary spa at the camelback mountain resort and spa (480-948-2100; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com), there is something for every (reasonably generous) budget. right in the middle is the vh spa for vitality and health at the hotel valley ho (www.hotelvalleyho.com), where the back, neck, shoulders massage was heaven (45 minutes, $95, not counting an automatic 20 percent tip) and the oh! so cool foot refresher (30 minutes, $65) can literally put you to sleep. the spa even offers treatments for dog guests: a canine massage, 30 minutes for $85.NYT 5700 east mcdonald drive, Scottsdale, AZ Shopping |