EcoTulum Expands South
EcoTulum Resorts, known for their luxurious eco-accommodations and indigenous spa treatments, has recently expanded with the opening of Amilik in the lake district of southern Chile’s Patagonia. The property features their unique Maya spa that offers some of the signature therapies found at EcoTulum as well as remedies inspired by local Chilean Mapuche indigenous healers.‚ Indulge in the Jahara ritual, a watsu-like treatment that utilizes a flotation device called the Third Arm (this addition helps support your body during the watsu treatment).
In your cozy tent nestled on more than 500 acres of wilderness, you’ll feel inspired to relax and take in your surroundings. Each tent, connected by raised wooden platforms,‚ features king sized beds, private bathrooms, and deep soaking bath tubs.‚ Spend your afternoons hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking, exploring the restaurant’s organic gardens and orchards or enjoying a spa treatment. For more information call (877) 532-6737 or visit www.amilik.com
Luxury in the Pyrenees
La Pleta Hotel & Spa, an exclusive ski resort in the Pyrenees, recently opened their freshly painted doors after a $3 million refurbishment program. This event not only marked the opening of their spa but also their entry into the Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio. The Occitania spa named after Occitan, the local language and culture of the region, highlights natural ingredients and treatments inspired by the culture of the Pyrenees. The Pyrenees Wild Fruit Exfoliation utilizes dry wild flowers and lavender and orange oils, while the Essence of Cassis Massage features a blend of the essence of cassis with black berries of Catalan “a very sensual treatment designed to make you feel seduced by relaxation. During the summer, guests have the option of hiking on nearly 185 miles of marked trails, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, and white water rafting; winter months include skiing as well as dog sledding, snowshoeing, and heliskiing. For more information call (713) 528-7862 or visit www.lapleta.com
Santa Fe “Bali Style
Absolute Nirvana Spa, Tea Room, and Gardens, inspired by owner Carolyn Lee’s visits to Bali, opened this past July in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The intimate spa features four luxury treatment rooms; the massage rooms come complete with granite tubs (and a tub for two for couples), steam showers, and fireplaces. Sample the spa’s signature treatment, the Javanese Lulur. Invented in 17th-century palaces for brides-to-be, this two-hour experience begins with a ritual foot scrub and jasmine oil massage. Afterward, your body is painted in Javanese lulur “a blend of turmeric, sandalwood, cinnamon, and rice powder “designed to exfoliate your skin. Your ritual continues with an application of yogurt and honey, a steam (to allow the yogurt to restore the skin’s pH balance), a rose-petal bath soak, and a cup of hot Javanese ginger tea. In addition to this decadent ritual, the spa also offers facials as well as therapeutic, Thai, and hot stone massage. Be sure to visit the tea room, which features more than fifty teas as well as fresh teacakes and scones. Can you say bliss? For more information call (505) 983-7942 or visit www.absolutenirvanaspa.com
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