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BEAUTY Destination Spas Around the Globe

NOVEMBER 2010
Fanfair
BEAUTY Destination Spas Around the Globe
NOVEMBER 2010

Le Spa at the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, FRANCE

MUST-HAVE TREATMENTS: Balade Provencale—a deeply hydrating herbal facial and body wrap. Sculpting Gold Perfection—a favorite facial hailed as “the ultra skin-firming treatment.” PRODUCT LINE: Carita (caritadirect .COm). AFTER TREATMENTS: Swim at Club Dauphin, one of the Cote d’Azur’s best pools, (grand-hotel-capferrat.com)

The Maya Spa, THE TIDES RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

MUST-HAVE TREATMENTS: Sweet Honey and Rain Massage—a relaxing and healing massage using herbal bouquets and wild honey (harvested on the property), given in a special cabana in the jungle. Ancient Mayan Massage—this therapeutic treatment incorporates local traditions that unite the body, mind, and spirit, bringing about a feeling of liberation and rejuvenation, PRODUCT LINE: Osea (oseaskin.com). AFTER TREATMENTS Take part in morning sun salutations, which help to restore energy. Or enjoy the Mud and Exfoliation Bar and choose different types of natural exfoliators. (tidesrivieramaya.com)

Mandarin Oriental Spa, BARCELONA, SPAIN

MUST-HAVE TREATMENTS: Barcelona Spring—a full-body aromatherapy massage with hot stones and essential oils infused with local mint, culminating with a fantastic head massage. Relaxing Orange Ritual—using ingredients from the orange family, for which Spain is renowned, this therapeutic experience provides nourishment for the entire body, regenerating tired, dull, and lifeless skin, PRODUCT LINE: Espa (espaonline.com). AFTER TREATMENTS: Indulge in a 12-meter heated lap pool and the Oriental Herbal Steam Room with rain showers, (mandarinoriental.com/barcelona)

Spa at Halekulani, HONOLULU, HAWAII

MUST-HAVE TREATMENTS: Waianuhea—a two-hour experience which begins with the signature foot-pounding ritual and continues with a Pa’akai (Hawaiian sea salt) footbath, followed by the Pa’akai Ocean Scrub, scented with night-blooming jasmine. The Lomi Lomi massage completes the treatment. Pure Renewal—a three-hour detoxification experience which restores optimal well-being to the mind, body, and spirit, PRODUCT LINE: Waianuhea by SpaHalekulani (halekulani .com), AFTER TREATMENTS Try a Halekulani signature tea to further renew the senses. (halekulani.com)

The Spa at the Bulgari Resort, BALI

MUST-HAVE TREATMENTS: The Bulgari Royal Lulur for two—a Balinese ritual performed by therapists who work in synchronized harmony to deliver a unique treatment that includes a body massage rich in exotic oils and herbs. Soln Source Defense Absolue—a detoxifying facial that boosts natural skin defenses, PRODUCT LINE: Bulgari Gem Essence Skincare (bergdorfgoodman.com). AFTER TREATMENTS: Rest in the relaxation room, overlooking the Indian Ocean, and take a dip in the infinity pool, (bulgarihotels.com)