The Great Escape this week is right on Beck Road in Novi at the luxurious Visions Spa Salon. Visions has the ultimate array of services to care for you and to spoil you.  In addition to creating beautiful hair and nails, they provide many relaxation services as well such as massages and wraps. Reservations can be made by calling 248-344-9944. The Web site details its monthly specials. “Visions is a great escape because we offer an experience.  It starts the moment you walk in the door to our inviting boutique with beautiful gifts, products and décor," said Tari Krupinski, General Manager of …

The Great Escape this week takes us to familiar downtown Northville for Utopia Salon and Spa. It has everything you need for head-to-toe pampering. Kelly Sesi is one of the salon's two owners. “At our place, Utopia, the salon makes you look good, and the spa makes you feel good," Sesi said. "So you get the best of both worlds, just right around the corner.”  Sesi also reminds that it's a good time to visit because “spring is right around the corner. Make your appointment today to freshen up your look!” Here are the March specials for Utopia's spa services:• Utopia spa manicure: $20• Utopia …

The great escape this week will have you out exploring nature and getting back in touch with your senses at the Leslie Science and Nature Center in Ann Arbor.    You might ask yourself if winter is a good time to find out what the Leslie Science and Nature Center has to offer, but really, it's the perfect time. You can explore the trails and look for animal tracks along the way and the exercise and the fresh air can revitalize your senses.  Many of us here in Michigan keep ourselves pretty cooped up during the winter months, and by the time March rolls around, many of us can hardly stand it …