For many travelers, no vacation is complete without an afternoon luxuriating at the spa. The best experiences make your time especially memorable by mingling classic services with local scents, ingredients and techniques. 

What's more, being able to return to your own multi-room, condo-like suite at a Hilton Grand Vacations property, complete with stellar views, homey comforts and a kitchen full of your favorite foods, helps you hold onto that blissful feeling all day long.

Here are some of the most irresistible spa experiences in five locations around the world.

Rejuvenate with Timeless Japanese Spa Rituals

When business meetings — or perhaps just sightseeing — have worn you out, retreat to Bay Forest Odawara, a Hilton Club, about 80 miles south of Tokyo for some pampering and relaxation. 

The property's Spa~SEINA~ offers the unique opportunity to relax in hot and cold baths fed by natural springs, just as the Japanese have done for hundreds of years. Slip into any indoor or outdoor pool and let the big city melt away while you enjoy panoramic views of the Hakone Foothills.

For especially tired muscles, add a full-body stone massage or hydrating facial to your afternoon. You'll walk out feeling completely restored and ready for your next adventure. 

After your spa day, return to your cottage at Bay Forest Odawara, which combines a modern Japanese aesthetic with all the comforts and conveniences of home. The on-site restaurant offers afternoon tea and evening tapas, and breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring both Japanese and Western dishes. Or, use your kitchen to enjoy amazing home-cooked meals with local delicacies while gazing at the meditative mountain- and sea-scapes.

Blend Sun & Surf with Mexican Spa Secrets

The Eforea Spa at Hilton Los Cabos offers unique ways to round out a gals' getaway or romantic retreat to Mexico. Here, local techniques and essential oils made from Mexican oregano, thyme and marjoram enhance classic Swedish and deep-tissue massages.

Facials and body scrubs incorporate agave and Mexican cacao, and after-sun treatments soothe with fresh aloe. 

After your treatments, reunite with your travel companions in the steam room, whirlpool or relaxation lounge to debate who had the most rejuvenating session. Chances are it will be an overwhelming tie.

Afterward, the relaxation carries on at the adults-only serenity pool, the enclave beach club or your private suite at La Pacifica Los Cabos, a Hilton Club. Continue your Mexican cultural immersion with a happy hour that includes gorgeous views of the Sea of Cortez, fresh lime drinks and handmade guacamole.

Enjoy Caribbean Relaxation at its Most Luxurious 

Barbados is the ideal destination for a family Caribbean vacation. And the two and three-bedroom suites at The Crane, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, make it easy to balance togetherness with plenty of space for everyone. 

When you need some adult time, head to the Serenity Spa for truly indulgent treatments like a Caribbean four-hand massage. For an island twist, add items like lava shells, sea salt, frangipani, lime and ginger to your massage, facial or body treatment.

The Crane, perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, dates back to 1887. Its history is evident in the stone, white-washed walls and dark wood you'll find in your suite and the elegant service you'll experience around the resort. 

Let Hawaii's Local Ingredients Inspire You

Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village is a haven of tradition, relaxation and healing. Renew your skin with a body scrub that uses sea salt and fine volcanic pumice, followed by a generous slathering of coconut butter. Or recover from too much surf and sun with soothing coconut oil and an aloe vera wrap.

A menu of massages incorporates traditional Hawaiian techniques and aromatherapy. Enjoy solo or as a couple.

Regardless of whether you're a family in need of a pool with a slide or a couple seeking a secluded getaway, you'll find a home away from home to round out your spa experience. Choose from one of Hilton Grand Vacations' four Big Island resorts to access the spa.

While in Hawaii, you'd be remiss to miss out on the Mandara Spa at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu — one of the state's most majestic spas, and the largest in Waikiki. Here, Hawaiian, Asian, Western, European and Polynesian concepts meld together for a soothing blend of blissful menu offerings. Check out monthly specials on the website's "spa offers" tab. Owners at Hilton Grand Vacations' five Oahu resorts have access to this spa.

Pamper Yourself at the Crossroads of Mediterranean History 

The 7 Seven Spa draws inspiration from its Algarve location. In the area's centuries-old port towns and fishing villages, Portuguese culture is accented by features from long-gone civilizations — the Romans, Moors and others who once called this part of the world their own. 

You can see this mix in the spa's most unique offering: a rejuvenation and relaxation circuit that incorporates jet pools, whirlpools, a Turkish bath, sauna, hot stones, a therapeutic experience shower and a Zen garden.

Enjoy a massage that mixes pressure with gentle stretching or a soothing hot-stone experience. 

Beyond the spa, the resort has gardens, pools and waterfalls scattered across its grounds. Owners who stay at the Vilamoura, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club can explore the area's beaches, ruins, cathedrals and markets — then use their own kitchens to chill local drinks and make petiscos, small plates of local octopus, sardines, cheese, olives, fresh vegetables and bread.

A world of relaxation with local flavors and accents awaits. Explore resorts and destinations to decide where you'll start.