Southwest Florida is a far cry from visions of Mickey and Minnie. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Paradise Coast, consisting of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, is an ideal destination for thrill seekers and cocktail drinkers alike.
Working out in the water is not only easier on your joints, it’s also great for toning and strengthening with the added resistance factor.
Spa enthusiasts and fashion fiends rejoice: Miami Beach’s Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel has partnered with ELLE Magazine for the first-ever ELLE Spa! The super lux 22,000-square-foot, facility, which opened just this month, combines high fashion with ultimate pampering and relaxation by offering guests the latest in salon and spa services, and I was lucky enough to pay a visit.
The vibrant seaside city of Fort Lauderdale recently shed its former image as a spring break hub to become a new, upscale vacation alternative to ultra scene-y Miami Beach – all while on the eve of the city’s 100-year anniversary.
Amidst the sizzle of Miami’s trendy scene, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, has become its own hot spot. Celebrated as the city’s only five-star spa, it flawlessly melds a tranquil, luxury escape with its own chic setting against the sophisticated Miami backdrop.
Visitors to Florida seeking a break from the beaches, and locals who want to stay bikini -ready or simply de-stress, can select from a variety of Florida spas. Whether on the beach, or in Miami hot spots, many offer services incorporating local ingredients like algae, coconut, sugarcane, key lime, and sea salt, as well as treatments targeting sun damage. Here are some spas where you can book treatments online now, before you’ve even stepped foot on the beach.
Bringing your bridesmaids and best friends together for one final fling before tying the knot has long been a beloved tradition. Ahead of your walk down the aisle, celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a trip to some of these top spas for bridal party/bachelorette getaways.
My spa day commenced with an Epsom salt foot soak and a glass of organic tea in the Kipahulu Relaxation Room. This area is also known as “Maui Under the Stars” because the ceiling looks like a nighttime sky lit by constellations (fiber optic twinkling lights). The initial salt soak helped me relax, from toe to head, as native Hawaiian music played in the background.
Get set to get away from the stress of everyday life and be pampered—select getaway spa resorts across the country are catering to the spa-going crowd with SpaFinder’s Deal Days promotion, March 8-14. From the Cornelia Signature Essence Facial at Eauspa by Cornelia at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach to the Essentials Massage at Spa Mirbeau at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, guests have a selection of 50-minute spa services—for just $50!—at these luxury properties.
Sunny days, spa afternoons, and $50 treatments: Spa mania has hit the Sunshine State as many Floridian spas get ready for SpaFinder’s incredible Deal Days event March 8-14. Get your friends together for some spa-ing and socializing, and choose from a select menu of full 50-minute massage services, facials, mani/pedi combos, and more for just
by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. There were six people in white robes sipping champagne and nibbling healthy hors d’oeuvres chatting away and laughing together when I entered the room. It was a real ‘social spa-ing’ scene. All had just finished their spa treatments and I was the last one to join the group. We were