Katharine Dyson, Special Contributor
Indulge in the best of both worlds at the top golf resorts and spas in the Eastern U.S.
Katherine Dyson takes another look at a great combination - golf and spas - this time east of the Mississippi. From special massages and body wraps to Olympic-size swimming pools and fitness classes, resorts in the eastern states have no shortage of options for recreation and relaxation. Better yet, all this indulgence takes place within a chip shot of some world-class golf courses.
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