Getting Lost in the Moment Together – Intoxicating Spa Services in South.
March 30, 2009 by Sherra Meyers
Filed under U.S. Spas, United States
Lakehouse Spa at Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, Texas
Guests will enjoy the gentle lavender oil application, massage and body wrap for two. The romantic and relaxing treatment can be enjoyed anytime, day or night alongside your loved one in one of Lake Austin Spa Resort’s indoor or outdoor couples’ treatment suites. After a lovely lavender oil massage, couples will be wrapped for 10 minutes to soak in its soothing benefits, with an herbal heat pack on their tummy and
an herbal eye pillow over their eyes. Night, night!
$130 per couple for 50 minutes
$180 per couple for 80 minutes
www.lakeaustin.com
THE SPA AT THE INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, South Carolina
Couples ‘Spa Boggin’
The ultimate in couples’ luxury at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff is the Spa Boggin’, named after the age-old sport among local couples of boggin’ The Inn has elegantly in the pluff mud of rivers and marshes. Together guests beginrecreated this experience in the Couple’s Suite. with a private detoxifying pine & cypress steam, followed by a Next, they experience the fun of boggin’ Piney Sea Salt exfoliation. as they apply the Palmetto Pluff mud (detoxified river mud) to one another, and relax in the couples’ day bed (located on your suite’s To enhance the private balcony), wrapped in linens side by side. romance, champagne with chocolate covered strawberries or oysters will be served while the couple soaks in an invigorating Spanish Moss & Citrus Bath, also located on the balcony which comfortably accommodates Lastly, guests’ skin is replenished with an hour long two. side-by-side hydrating massage.
$340 per couple for 2.5 hours
www.palmettobluffresort.com
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND
Amelia Island, Florida
Ultimate Couples’ Interlude
Delight your soul mates senses and soothe both souls with a 60 minute couple’s massage combining the power of touch and personalized Follow that with a double dip into a aromatherapy in a candlelit room. rose-petal strewn, highly indulgent honey vanilla milk bath to soften skin and melt the outside world away. Sustenance for this romantic Champagne sojourn?
and strawberries, of course!
$630 per couple for 2 hours
www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/amelia_island
THE SPA AT PINEHURST RESORT
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Couples’ Escape Spa Package
The Spa at Pinehurst provides a warm, inviting environment for the couple looking for romance and relaxation. As couples bask in the natural, woodsy décor, they luxuriate in a bath escape in their own private room, with pulsating jet hydrotherapy and a personalized choice of calming, relaxing, or invigorating aromatherapy. Next, guests are treated to a facial and their choice of a hot stone deep tissue massage or the Pinehurst Signature Swedish massage, all on side-by-side tables. Couples are invited to continue the day pampering themselves in the tranquility area, which offers a lap pool, steam room, sauna, cascade whirlpool,
hot tubs, and complimentary beverages.
$460 per couple for 3 hours, also includes day-long access to tranquility area
www.pinehurst.com
THE SPA AT OLD EDWARDS INN & SPA
Highlands, North Carolina
Couples’ Metamorphosis Massage
In the beautifully decorated couple’s suite, guests will delight in the signature Metamorphosis Massage. Rhythmically incorporating ten unique modalities from around the world, each guest will be lulled into a state of total surrender. After the deep and relaxing massage, guests are cocooned in the luxurious, soft warmth of the highest quality linens for a period of reflection. Upon emerging from this treatment, guests will feel
transformed having left behind the tensions of every day.
$315 per couple for 50 minutes
www.oldedwardsinn.com
THE SPA AT CHATEAU ELAN WINERY & RESORT
Braselton, Georgia
Couples’ and Ultimate Couples Massages
The Chateau Élan Spa resides in a French Country Mansion by a small lake surrounded by emerald green lawns and flowered shrubs. The special couple’s room is intimately lit with soft candlelight and their beds strewn with rose petals. Therapists orchestrate synchronized, heavenly full-body massages using Jurlique Romance custom blended oils with lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang and Patchouli. To extend the indulgent treatment warm and soothing scented wraps are placed around their necks and a nectar of the god’s elixir is slowly
consumed by the couple to fulfill the sensual experience.
From $243-$268 for 50 minutes
$365-$389 for 80 minutes www.chateauelan.com
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON LODGE, REYNOLDS PLANTATION
Greensboro, Georgia
Ultimate Rustic Romance
Couples can bask in togetherness with a signature massage. Aromatic oils scented in arnica, lavender and sandalwood, coupled with the healing hands promote relaxation through an 85 minute-long, full body massage. Both guests may linger a little longer at the sauna, steam room, whirlpool or the 60-foot indoor heated lap pool, nestled in front of a stacked
stone fireplace.
From $389 per couple
www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/reynolds_plantation
MARRIOTT GRAND SPA GRAND HOTEL MARRIOTT RESORT, GOLF CLUB AND SPA
Point Clear, Alabama
Ultimate Couples’ Massage
The Grand’s Signature Couples Massage offers side-by-side massage treatments in the tranquility of the Grand’s European-style Spa in Point Clear. Both 50 and 80 minute treatments are offered by two therapists utilizing aromatic warm stones and other custom techniques designed just for the guest in mind. Afterwards, couples can combine their massage experience with a private lunch for two in the beautiful Movement Studio overlooking Mobile Bay or by the indoor pool To make the experience extra special, overlooking the Grand’s Marina. the Spa offers a complimentary glass of champagne or an early morning mimosa!
Exquisite chocolates can be added to the service.
Classic Massage for Two – $180 per couple for 50 minutes; $260 per couple for 80 minutes
www.marriott.com
