To help soothe away stress and hydrate winter-worn skin, The
Oaks at Ojai (CA) recently introduced the Pomegranate Sugar
Scrub ($90, 50 minutes). This nourishing treat exfoliates the
skin with an Archipelago Botanicals sugar scrub that combines
concentrated pomegranate extract, honey, and grapeseed
exfoliating beads with pure almond and soybean oils. The
treatment concludes with an application of Pomegranate Body
Lotion to leave skin silky smooth. For Archipelago Botanicals
products: (800) 399-4994; www.archipelago-usa.com.—H.M.
HEART OF POM
The Love Boat
Venice may be a bit far to travel for
a romance-inspiring gondola ride
but spa-goers can still impress their
significant others with the Voya Voyage
(starting at $499 per couple), recently
introduced at Loews Coronado Bay
Resort (San Diego). Designed for
couples, the one-of-a-kind experience
takes place on an authentic 33-foot
Venetian gondola equipped with two
professional massage beds. Couples
enjoy a soothing 40-minute massage
along with an application of sunscreen
followed by complimentary champagne
and chocolate-covered strawberries
while cruising the canals and
waterways of the Coronado Cays. The
Voya Voyage also includes a one-night
stay at the resort and complimentary
access to Sea Spa’s exercise and
art classes, sauna and steam rooms,
fitness center, and relaxation lounge.
This idyllic voyage will have couples
floating on cloud nine.—H.M.
silver facial
In honor of the 25th anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel,
spa-goers are receiving the gift of glowing skin with the Silver Facial
($195, 60 minutes; $265, 90 minutes), which is customized for each client
at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. First, skin is cleansed with a Clarisonic brush
and a cleanser from Naturopathica. Next, hands are massaged after
an exfoliating scrub is applied, and extractions are performed. Next,
a Silver Gel Mask is slathered on and allowed to penetrate. The facial
concludes with an application of moisturizer and a dusting of
La Bella Donna mineral makeup. “We are excited about the
resort’s silver anniversary and are thrilled to be able to offer
this unique facial as a way to celebrate,” says spa director
Amelia Winfrey. “Like all of our therapies, the Silver
Facial is designed to nurture the body and
mind and provide a return to balance.” For
Clarisonic products: (888) 525-2747;
www.clarisonic.com. For La Bella Donna
products: (800) 74-BELLA; www.labella
donna.com. For Naturopathica products:
(800) 592-7995; www.naturopathica.com.—J.K.
A truly soothing
gondola ride is in store
for spa-goers at Loews
Coronado Bay Resort.
