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Spa Guide: Indulge the Senses
Looking for some pampering to sooth the body and soul? Take a mini day vacation at these nearby destination resorts that offer top-notch spa services. Go ahead, you deserve it!
Oceana Spa, The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach
Oceana Spa at the legendary Pink Palace on St. Pete Beach is an oasis of seaside bliss that us locals can enjoy any time. The11,000-square-foot spa includes16 treatment rooms and a relaxing rooftop terrace with fabulous views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Spa guests may also enjoy the whirlpool baths and aroma-infused steam room.
Spring specials that run through May 31 include a 90-minute Wrapped in Rose Body Treatment, 60-mintue Botanical Beauty Facial, 105-minute Lavender Dreams Manicure & Pedicure, 60-minute Balayage Bella and a 120-minute Celebrate Spring Package. Additionally, locals can purchase a “Don Day Pass” that gives visitors access to two outdoor heated pools, lounge chairs, private beach access, fitness center and more. Passes are subject to daily hotel occupancy and availability and can be purchased directly from the Don Club.
The spa menu regularly features Eastern and Western-influenced treatments such as the Hamsa Healing Ritual with sound healing from Tibetan singing bowls, and Oceana Renewal which incorporates regional ingredients like sweet tea, citrus, beach grasses and live fruit extracts into a custom massage.
Vinoy Spa
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Petersburg
Along with recent major renovations at the Vinoy Resort on the downtown waterfront, the Vinoy Spa has a fresh, new look. Inspired by the healing properties of the ocean and a holistic approach to skin health and well-being, the spa features certified organic Phytomer and Naturopathica products. Day visitors may book treatments including massages and facials and curated Well-Being Rituals such a Crystal Energy Face & Body Journey for energy alignment. All spa guests have access to the whirlpools, sauna and steam rooms.
A Summer Locals Package ($350 and up) runs June 1 through August 31 and includes a 50-Minute Manuka Honey Facial, 50-Minute Bespoke Aromatherapy Massage with Himalayan Hot Stones, and a 25$ credit to the new poolside restaurant Parasol
To book the Summer Locals Package or check out the spa menu, visit thevinoy.com/experiences/vinoy-spa/ or call (727) 824-8070.
Tranquil Spa at Sandpearl & Opal Sands Spa
Clearwater Beach
The luxurious Opal Collection Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort & Spa will be offering nature-inspired treatments in June, as well as celebrating Global Wellness Day on June 8. Both the
Botanical Crush Scrub and a BerryPlus Facial will be featured. The 60-minute Botanical Crush Scrub combines mineral-rich salts and aromatherapy for a customized, full-body exfoliation, followed by organic oil to calm the mind and hydrate the body. The 60-minute BerryPlus Antioxidant Infusion Facial featuring Kersrtin Florian Skincare is an anti-aging treatment based on vitamin-rich super berries. Nourishing oils, serums and plant essences combine with acupressure and a face and neck massage followed by a nourishing algae-rich masque.
Self-guided experiences are also being introduced, including no-touch systems that use sound, vibration, or color therapy. For more information on Tranquil Spa at Sandpearl, go to www. opalcollection.com/sandpearl/spa/ To learn more about Opal Sands Spa, www.opalcollection.com/opal-sands/spa/
Sandava Spa
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Sandava Spa draws inspiration from the white sand beaches and crystal blue water of Clearwater Beach with a menu of signature services. Treatments include a warm shell massage where rounded shells are used in harmony with organic oil to ease sore muscles and release tension. The Endless Wave massage incorporates a variety of essential oils that are dropped along the spine to calm, center, and balance the nervous system while soothing muscles.
Guests can also enjoy multiple body treatments including a Florida orange body scrub, exclusively made for the spa, or the “Sun Repair Soother” service infused with mineral-rich algae, luscious aloe vera, and lavender to help soothe and calm skin after a day in the sun.
For an extended day of self-care, guests can book the threehour “Wellness Journey.” The treatment starts with a Florida orange body scrub, followed by an aromatic massage and is completed with a hydrating facial. For more information, visit HyattRegencyClearwaterBeach.com or call (727) 373-1234.
Spa by JW
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
The tranquil Spa by JW blends simplicity with indulgence to curate an atmosphere of luxury and pampering. Offering a diverse array of well-being experiences, guests at this Marriott Bonvoy can embark on spa experiences from invigorating to blissful such as Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs and wraps, massages and facials, lip treatments, nail services, hand and scalp treatments, sauna and steam room, and more. Many treatments aim to connect spa-goers with the essence of Clearwater Beach, with highlights including a Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial, Seaweed Aromabath and Massage, and a Sun Soothing Body Wrap. Mommys-to-be should ask about the Nurturing Prenatal Massage. Visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpajw-jw-marriott-clearwater-beach-resort-and-spa/spa/.
