Charlotte, NC

Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 2000 by owner-chef Cheryl Watkins, the granddaughter of Ms. Elsie, this 5th generation of women in business has created a MUST VISIT inn; guests say it has contemporary elegance among her Peach Suite, Aloe Vera Room, Mango Suite and King Suite; lot of crystal & china, the sister can burn her fine three course Caribbean breakfasts; one delicious item on the menu is St. Maarten Creole' Pan Fried Salmon; she also makes arrangements for Honeymoon Packages, Day Spa & Golf Excursions; Girl's Night Out Packages; Caribbean Dance lessons, Limousines, Lunch & Dinner, Welcoming Tropical Floral & Fruit Arrangements

PRICING: $139 to $185 per night

ADDRESS: 334 North Sharon Amity Road  MAP

PHONE: 704-365-5189

WEBSITE: http://www.mselsies.com

Pure Body Salon & Spa

DESCRIPTION: Located in a beautiful 1940 renovated house, its a place of relaxationfor the mind, body, and spirit; services include treatments, signature cuts and designs, natural relaxer, chemical alterations, customized color, highlighting, commercial and integrated hair, nail, pedicure, and make-up artistry, facials, chemical peels, waxing, spa massages, bridal services, and pamper parties; the gift shop offers exclusive retail lines including Dermalogica, Phyto, Phytospecific, Design Essential, and OPI

PRICING: Begins at $10
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a–6p, Sat 7a–3p
ADDRESS: 2415 Tuckaseegee Road  MAP
PHONE: 704-393-1019

WEBSITE: http://www.purebodysalon.com

Oasis Day Spa
DESCRIPTION: Roberta Rice Johnson and Juanita Gilmore Walton opened Oasis in 1998 as a refuge for pampering and tranquility to educate clients on their spiritual and physical well-being; Oasis is located in a beautiful Plantation-style house with eclectic decor, which adds to the ambiance; features European facials, glycolic treatment, enzyme peals, body waxing, manicures, pedicures, seaweed body wraps; steam treatments, message therapy; customized spa packages; there’s a wrap special for eczema treatments

PRICING: Begins at $10

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a–6:30p, Sat 8:30a–4p

ADDRESS: 2036 East 7th Street  MAP

PHONE: 704-333-8777

WEBSITE: http://www.oasis-dayspa.com