Suite San Francisco Views

This past March, Hotel Vitale opened its doors and San Francisco views to urban spa-goers. The property, owned by Joie de Vivre Hospitality, is nestled conveniently across from the Ferry Building, and overlooks the waterfront corner of Mission Street and the Embarcadero. Their Circular Suites offer 180‹Å¡ infinite views  of the San Francisco Bay, as seen from either your plush bed or the deep soaking tub. With a penthouse location, the day spa, Spa Vitale, offers outdoor treatments that boast both views and privacy. Book the Bathing Ritual, a 25-minute soak in one of their rooftop infinity tubs or the San Francisco Treat, a trio that includes a unique and invigorating cayenne pepper and organic sugar scrub,‚  foot and leg massage, and rejuvenating peppermint masque. For more information call (415) 278-3700 or visit www.hotelvitale.com

A New Spa on the OC Scene

After a $20 milion renovation, the new spa at the Four Seasons Hotel, Newport Beach, is now open. The 295-room property, already recognized for its service and award-winning Pavilion restaurant, now features the Spa with signature Four Seasons treatments as well as OC  style healing. The spa menu features more than thirty treatments including the‚  Newport Beach Nourisher, a botanical extract body masque and antioxidant massage (designed to compact and tone); and the‚  O.C. Facial Drench, a vitamin-C enriched anti-aging facial. Special lip and eye enhancements are available for an additional charge. While visiting the property, be sure to book one of their poolside cabanas, nestled next to the Palapa Bar “where you can see and be seen. For more information call (949) 759-0808 or visit www.fourseasons.com

Sonoma Spa Suites

The Gaige House Bed & Breakfast Inn recently added eight new spa suites to their property. The Asian-inspired suites, four of which overlook Calabasas Creek, feature huge granite soaking tubs, private Japanese spa gardens, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls. Treatments are available in-room or poolside.‚  For a romantic rendezvous, schedule the‚  High Moon treatment, a couples massage followed by champagne. Your pampering won’t stop there, however. Executive chef Charles Holmes breakfast dishes are pampering for the soul “signature dishes include the Artichoke and Pistachio Blini with Home Cooked Salmon, Asparagus, and Saffron Cream or the Oatmeal, Banana, Walnut, and Raisin Souffle. For more information call (800) 935-0237 or visit www.gaige.com

May/June 2005

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