Summer of Self-Care

Serene spas, salt therapy, and so much more await in Frisco

Build in time to actually relax on your vacation.

Photo courtesy of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

When you're on vacation it can feel like nonstop go-go-go, but it's always important to find some time to sit back, relax, and unwind.

Luckily, Frisco has you covered with more than 20 different spas and places to treat yourself to a massage, facial, or complete day of pampering. Here's an insider's guide:

Spas

Culture: A Day Spa
Experience an environment solely focused on you, dedicated to renewing your mind, body, and spirit. Tailored services are completely unique, balancing the art of relaxation while providing result-driven treatments.

Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa
The award-winning Texas day spa is known for its signature massages, facials, body treatments, and nail therapies in a modern, organic setting. Enjoy 15 treatment rooms, including a couple's suite and hydrotherapy suite with Vichy shower, a nail therapy lounge with four zero-gravity chairs, an inviting relaxation area, and separate men's and women's dressing rooms.

Fizz Facial Bar DFW
Express-style facial treatments are designed to be effective, affordable, and efficient, where you're in and out in 30 mins. Licensed skin professionals evaluate your skin needs, then use unique protocols, customization, advanced equipment, top-quality ingredients, and results-driven products to give your face exactly what it needs in an open and upbeat environment.

Places to stay

Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Just steps from the PGA of America headquarters, Omni PGA Frisco Resort is the new home of modern golf where players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy 500 guest rooms and suites, 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, four pools — including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool — and a full-service Mokara Spa.

The modern environment has an earthy palette accented with pastel hues that draw inspiration from flowering Texas succulents. The simplistic and detailed accents throughout the spa create a fresh and calming environment, allowing guests to enjoy a well-deserved reprieve from everyday stresses. Mokara Spa offers head-to-toe treatments and is complete with world-class amenities like whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas.

For golfers and non-golfers alike, fun and enjoyment opportunities abound sunrise to sunset at the Monument Realty PGA District, where a variety of signature dining and retail concepts, virtual game experiences, and programmed entertainment is available. Whether looking for a premier location for your next golf trip, family-friendly vacation, or romantic getaway, discover endless experiences at Omni PGA Frisco Resort.

The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
Recently renovated, The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa is the ideal retreat for business and leisure travelers. The hotel sits on 400 acres and is ideally located near top Frisco attractions. The resort has revitalized the pool area to include a water slide and private cabanas and added the luxurious, full-service Well & Being Spa that features eight treatment rooms including a couple’s room, three relaxation lounges, his-and-hers eucalyptus steam showers, and a Halotherapy Salt Booth.

During your trip, play a round of golf on the Fazio Course, where the rolling greens are perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. The hotel is one of the only resorts in the Frisco area that provides luxury accommodations alongside extensive event spaces and locally inspired dining, all situated in one serene and spacious setting. Contact The Westin to reserve one of the wellness amenities or to book the Topgolf Swing Suite, a popular favorite.

More ways to relax

The Salt Retreat
Salt therapy is a completely natural and non-invasive way to help alleviate skin and allergy symptoms in a relaxing environment. You can expect dimly lit rooms with glowing salt walls, relaxing music, and luxurious, leather, anti-gravity, heated recliners.

VITA10
Invigorating IV drips are great for wellness, recovery, and revitalization. Bypass headaches, fatigue, muscle cramps, and other complications with the aid of IV drip therapy.

Enjoy the outdoors
Sometimes Mother Nature provides exactly what you need for a moment of relaxation, calm, and peace. With Frisco’s 70 parks and trails you can find a spot to enjoy a book, take a walk, listen to your favorite podcast, or simply enjoy the sounds of the outdoors.

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only the best in HOU

Houston's IAH soars as 4th best airport for holiday travel in 2024

George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston

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Houstonians are in safe hands at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Houston's punctual and award-winning George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has just been rated the fourth best airport in the country for the upcoming holiday travel season, so says a new report by travel experts Locals Insider.

The study examined the percentage of on-time departure flights at 50 of the biggest airports in America to discover the 10 best and worst airports for traveling during the holidays. Departure statistics and reasons for delays were analyzed from November 17, 2023 to January 3, 2024.

According to the report's findings, IAH had an on-time departure rate of 85.8 percent during the 2023 holiday period. That means out of the 13,921 total scheduled flights departing from the airport, only 1,976 flights were delayed. That's a pretty good track record.

IAH has been working hard to deliver the best travel experiences for its passengers, including opening its new Terminal D, investing in much-needed bathroom upgrades, showing off its award-winning art and entertainment program, and providing top notch dining experiences.

Though IAH appeared on Locals Insider's top 10 best list, Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) descended onto the travel guide's 10 worst U.S. airports for holiday travel this year.

Appearing at No. 8, HOU isn't the worst offender on the list, but its holiday season delay and cancellation rate in 2023 was 22 percent.

"Although Houston’s William P Hobby experiences fewer departing flights compared to other airports on our top 10 list, it’s still prone to disruptions," the report's author wrote. "Overall, more than one in five (22 percent) of departing flights are either delayed or canceled during the holidays."

The study's data found 1,178 holiday flights at HOU were cancelled in 2023, and only 19 were delayed.

Ranking as the No. 1 best airport for holiday travel is Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., which had an 88.6 percent on-time departure rate.

For Houstonians that will be traveling this holiday season, Locals Insider recommended five best-practice tips for a smooth travel experience: Book an early morning flight as those are less prone to delays (additionally, book a direct flight), apply for TSA PreCheck to avoid long screening processes, and budget more time to arrive early to the airport.

The report also suggests packing light and shipping gifts to their intended destination ahead of time.

"Even the TSA recommends shipping your wrapped gifts rather than packing them in your luggage or carry-on," the report said.

The top 10 best U.S. airports for holiday travel in 2024 are:

No. 1 – Washington Dulles International
No. 2 – Minneapolis-St. Paul International
No. 3 – Salt Lake City International
No. 4 – George Bush Intercontinental
No. 5 – Ronald Reagan Washington National
No. 6 – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
No. 7 – Newark Liberty International
No. 8 – Detroit Metro Wayne County
No. 9 – Chicago O'Hare International
No. 10 – Charlotte Douglas International

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics defines the Thanksgiving travel period from November 17-28, and the winter holiday travel period from December 14 through January 3, 2024. The study included data from both holiday travel periods, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Airline Service Quality Performance System (ASQP).