New York Times contributor Michelle Higgins reports that Spas are stressing the de-stressing value of spas in tough economic times. Mentioned prominently in her article are several Destination Spa Group members: Canyon Ranch, Rancho la Puerta and the Golden Door. Michelle closes her article with this, "For the nail-biting stress victim who still has enough money left to relax at a spa at all, this may not be entirely the worst of times."

complete article at: http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/travel/08pracspa.html?ref=travel