The best spas for those loved-up vibes BUHLE MBONAMBI buhle.mbonambi@inl.co.za
IS IT EVEN Valentine’s without a spa vacation? Nothing gets one ready for the V-Day celebrations like a full pamper session at a reputable spa. If you’re still looking for a great spa location, here are some of our favourites we’ve written about over the years. They always deliver and are great for baecations and solocations, if you feel like some self love is what you need this month of love. Valley Lodge and Spa Driving into the premises feels like entering an oasis of peace. On the grounds of the nature reserve there are many intriguing animals, such as the Burchell’s zebra, impala, dassie, and bushbabies. There is also a river and dam with a variety of fish, such as yellow fish, catfish, carp, large-mouthed bass, vlei kurper and tilapia. But it’s the spa we are obsessed with. The spa hydra therapy
Summerfield Rose Retreat and Spa
centre is perfect for some luxury pampering. Imagine you’re dressed in white comfy robes in lazy chairs enjoying a glass of champagne while waiting for your treatment? The grey-and-white therapeutically decorated spa also boasts a mineral pool and jacuzzi. You can go for the luxurious 24gold carat facial or a full body aromatherapy massage. Follow this up with an all-day session of floating about in the jacuzzi. Location: 13 Jennings Street, Magaliesburg
Fordoun Hotel and Spa With 22 luxurious styled rooms and nine fully-equipped self-catering cottages. Fordoun believes its guests should leave their hotel rejuvenated and in good spirits. The spa features internationallyacclaimed treatments such as the rasul, a saline floatation pool, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a gym, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy, and two couples treatment suites. Location: Nottingham Road, Midlands, KZN
