St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2009 - (Page 16) With two historic resorts expanding their spas and a new resort on the scene, spa goers can pick their pampering from among an elite and luxurious group. : ALL DAY SPAS • Antonio’s Salon and Day Spa Devoted to health, beauty and balance, Antonio’s provides complimentary wine and childcare along with spa services. Clearwater Beach www.antoniosdayspa.com 727-953-1651 AquaStone Well Spa • With tai chi classes to Thai massages, AquaStone tends to guests’ well-being from the inside and out. St. Petersburg www.aquastonewellspa.com 727-823-4636 • Clearwater Spa at the Belleview Biltmore Modern-day pampering in a vintage Florida resort, its location comes into play in signature treatments, such as the Hot Sea Shell Massage. Clearwater www.belleviewbiltmore.com 727-443-6424 • Infinity Day Spa Exotic foods inspired a handful of the spa’s offerings. Try a Timeless Caviar Age-Defying Facial or a Pomegranate Full Body Treatment. Palm Harbor www.infinity-day-spa.com 727-781-6425 • Rapunzel’s… a salon & spa An Aveda salon, Rapunzel’s ascribes to a natural approach, and packages have names such as “Purify the Spirit” and “A Beautiful Day. ” Treasure Island and Indian Rocks Beach www.rapunzelssalon.com 727-360-0505, 727-517-7677 • Renaissance Vinoy Salon & Day Spa As belies the grande dame resort, a veteran staff treats everyone like lifelong clients. An expanded spa, due in the next couple of years, will join the best of classic and new. St. Petersburg www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com 727-824-8070 • Seven Springs Spa (at the Peninsula Inn and Spa) The mythical seven healing springs of neighboring Boca Ciega Bay led to the spa’s name and philosophy. Choose from a menu of 21 massages. Gulfport www.thepeninsulainnspa.com 727-346-9800 • Tranquility Day Spa Located in downtown St. Petersburg, the spa offers convenience, along with specialty packages. A Gentlemen’s Club will make the guys feel at home. St. Petersburg www.tranquility-day-spa.com 727-898-7800 ~ KG a Loews Hotel » Don CeSar Beach Resort, Philosophy: Timeless tranquility. The new Spa Oceana relies on the healing power of water, from its hypnotic rhythm to the health benefits of sea salts and seaweed. Aura: Mediterranean meditation meets Gulf of Mexico vistas. Mosaics inspired by the water and whitewashed walls evoke ancient Greece, while tropical furnishings and the sounds of the sea honor the local landscape. Signature: Before all spa sessions, guests’ feet are soaked in orange-blossominfused water and exfoliated with sand from the adjacent beach. Thalassotherapy baths incorporate oceanic plants. Stargazing: Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey, to name-drop a few. Fresh Ideas: A rooftop garden overlooking the Gulf of Mexico extends the spa effect beyond the sanctuary. The salty air, aromatherapy eye pillows and waves lapping on the sand below equal serenity. » Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Philosophy: Well-being, the natural way. Set among ancient mineral springs, the spa has been healing locals and travelers for centuries, from 16th Century Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto to the first resort spa guests in 1945 to present-day visitors. Aura: A modern take on history. The recently renovated spa honors the resort’s past as a sanatorium with vintage photos, a return to elegance and royal pampering. A natural vibe is paramount. Mineral spring water from the property is used for all treatments, as are Aveda products. Signature: The Elemental Nature Massage and the Elemental Nature Facial befit the Aveda-only Safety Harbor Resort and Spa’s unique natural history. Stargazing: Spa guests may include performers appearing at nearby Ruth Eckerd Hall. Fresh Ideas: The 14 treatment rooms, including ones made for couples, are multi-purpose so guests can enjoy back-to-back treatments without leaving the room. » Sandpearl Resort Philosophy: Living life to the fullest. The 12,000-sq.ft. spa upholds this belief by combining renewal and self-discovery services with communal programs, such as yoga classes and cooking courses. Aura: An organic atmosphere blends with the spa’s beachfront environment. Sandy beiges mingle with aquatic ceruleans, and textures incorporate the sheen of a shell and the curve of a pearl. Artwork includes sea lifes by local painter Christopher M. Still and wood sculptures that resemble seaweed. Signature: Reflecting the resort’s name, two of the spa’s treatments incorporate pearls. The Pearl Iridescence facial combines extracts of powdered pearl and aromatic botanicals, and the Signature Body Iridescence involves crushed pearl paste. Stargazing: Expect to see Hollywood types frequenting this beachside oasis. Fresh Ideas: In the spa’s Inner Sanctum, guests can take in steam and inhalation treatments as ritual cleansers. ~Kendra Gemma 16 : S p a s , s p a s & mo re sp a s http://www.antoniosdayspa.com http://www.aquastonewellspa.com http://www.belleviewbiltmore.com http://www.infinity-day-spa.com http://www.rapunzelssalon.com http://www.vinoyrenaissanceresort.com http://www.thepeninsulainnspa.com http://www.tranquility-day-spa.com
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