Relax and unwind together with these five unique spa experiences for body and soul, from spiritual journeys to spa-faris...
The Hotel Chocolat, St
Lucia
Why go? Catch cooling tropical breezes and
spectacular views as you indulge in the hedonistic cacao treatments
on offer on this Caribbean island, from manicures and facials to a
full body wrap.
For chocoholic newly-weds looking for something unique, The Hotel
Chocolat on St Lucia's Rabot Estate has found a whole new way to
indulge your passions. The hotel spa, CocoaJuvenate, offers a
series of wellness treatments using products made from cacao grown
on the estate.
Cacao is packed with antioxidants and minerals, so you can feel
just as good about being pampered with chocolate as eating it!
Indulge in your own treatment, then feed each other the chocolates
that you've hand made and toast each other with sundowners as dusk
settles over the Piton Mountains.
We'd love a... Cacao Detox Body Wrap: after a
light exfoliation using ground cacao, you'll be smothered in a
clay, cacao and fresh banana paste then wrapped in softened banana
leaves. The potion goes to work drawing impurities from the skin
and giving back anti-oxidants and cocoa butter moisturiser. This is
complemented by a light hydrating massage with silky whipped cacao
mousse. Sounds good enough to eat.
Mii
amo, Sedona, Arizona
Why go? Among the sacred red rocks of Arizona,
connect with yourself on a spiritual journey or be pampered with
luxurious natural treatments.
If the stresses of wedding preparation have left you drained, head
to Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, to rejuvenate your bodies and
restore your inner balance.
Situated in Boynton Canyon, a region sacred to Native American
people, Mii amo's wellness treatments are inspired by this
heritage. As well as their range of body treatments, guests are
encouraged to connect with their spiritual sides thanks to a range
of 'Mindfulness' sessions and speciality services.
Get pampered as a couple before exploring the canyon's hikes
and trails together.
We'd love a... Rites of Passage: a range of
treatments and activities designed to help you get the best
possible start (physically and emotionally) on your new life - with
emphasis on communication, balancing and nutrition. Perfect for
couples embarking on a new life together.
Maroma Hotel,
Mexico
Why go? Focus on new beginnings and rejuvenation
with Mayan-inspired treatments.
'Kinan' is the Mayan word for 'healing energy of the sun' and is
the inspiration behind the spa at the Maroma Hotel, Mexico.
From cleansing herbs and healing mud baths, to 'Moon and Stars'
massages by the ocean, Kinan has developed a series of unique
Mayan-inspired rituals and treatments. There are also more
traditional wellness treatments, which you can do individually or
as a couple. The buildings and treatment rooms are even aligned
with the heavens to ensure your honeymoon pleasure is written in
the stars.
We'd love a... Temazcal of Sacred Love: heated
volcanic rocks are doused with herb infused water to create
aromatic and healing steam in a Mayan Temazcal, which is similar to
a western steam room and weaves together ancient Mayan traditions
and symbolism in reverence to love. The couples' experience is
designed to leave you with an overall feeling of cleanliness, calm,
inner peace and energy.
Six Senses Spa, Zighy Bay,
Oman
Why go? Fill up on sensory Arabian delights at
this award-winning private beach resort.
From traditional hammams to a body scrub made of local Arabian
coffee, the Six Senses spa at Zighy Bay, in the Sultanate of Oman,
offers signature wellness and sensory therapies combining eastern
and western traditions, using indigenous plants and herbs.
Stay in indigenous-style Omani villas providing all the
luxurious touches you'd wish on your honeymoon. Enjoy your
one-on-one treatment before exploring the romantic setting of the
Musandam pensinsula: take a traditional Dhow together around the
bays and villages in the fjords, and organise private dinners under
the stars. For an adventurous and unique touch, you can even
paraglide in to the resort.
We'd love a....Queen of Sheba treatment: a chance
to bathe like Cleopatra in a blend of goat's milk and rosewater.
This is followed by a scrub made of jasmine, honey and dates and a
firming body Rasul (traditional Arabian cleansing ritual). Gentle
and moisturising rose body oil is then applied.
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South
Africa
Why go? Take relaxation in the great outdoors to
a whole new level by enjoying an unusual spa experience.
Against the backdrop of South Africa's Korannaberg Mountains, the
Tswalu Kalahari Spa Reserve's outdoor 'tsala' structure gives you a
wonderful view of the sweeping grasslands of the game reserve. As
you're pampered to the natural music of African birdsong, you may
even find the odd antelope grazing alongside you.
You can also head inside for the tranquillity and rustic
elegance of the indoor spa area. The reserve's philosophy is
'nature above man'; using natural ingredients in their treatments.
While you're there, sleep out under the stars in the Kalahari and
enjoy a horseback safari.
We'd love a...Tswalu Touch Experience: this
begins with a unique exfoliation from your choice of natural red
dune sand, desert crystals from Kalahari salt pans or sundried
botanical fibres from succulent local Aloe plants. This is followed
by a signature Kalahari fusion stone massage. Bliss.
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