Luxury Travel Advisor - November 2008 - (Page 62)

GUESTS OF the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica, find there are many settings for a spa treatment. Brown (melissa.a.brown@ritzcarl ton.com; 340-775-3333, ext. 8194) to set aside time for the Boldijarre Signature Facial with Leah or Jill, or a massage with Michelle or Joy. All treatments on the spa’s menu incorporate the healing properties of island plants and fruit, including Hibiscus for its high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants; papaya, a natural exfoliant; and ylang ylang, which softens skin. We hear that spa staff will do their best to accommodate last-minute requests, but reservations a week in advance are ideal. Outside the spa, Travel Industry Sales Manager Patrick McMahon (patrick.mcmahon@ ritzcarlton.com; 340-775-3333, ext. 8814 or 340-643-8534) will see to it that your clients live like royalty in a Club Suite or, if they don’t mind paying top dollar, the swanky top-floor Ritz-Carlton Suite. Concierge Supervisor Tasha Baron (tasha. baron@ritzcarlton.com; 340775-3333, ext. 8128) can assist with everything from dining arrangements and activities to special requests and travel arrangements. Thermal springs have long been said to have healing powers, and because of its proximity to natural volcanic hot springs, St. Lucia has been called the original spa island of the Caribbean. We say Discovery Marigot Bay (www.discoverystlucia.com) is the ideal spa destination here; treatment rooms have been “turned inside out,” meaning that each has its own patio so guests can enjoy treatments alfresco while taking in the awesome views. Hint: Request treatments in one of the spa’s two double massage cabanas, located in its Zen Garden, for a transcendental spa experience. (There are air-conditioned, indoor treatment rooms for those who prefer them.) At Lapli, products are by ESPA and all spa therapists are ESPAtrained, but guests can still enjoy a more local appeal with the spa’s St. Lucian-made, all-natural product line. Treatments here include a Cocoa Massage and Aloe Vera and Purifying Seamoss Wraps, but we’re most intrigued by the fruit-based services, such as the mouth-watering Fruit Facials, which incorporate island-grown ingredients. Contact Spa Manager Juliana Alfred (jalfred@discoverystlucia. com; 758-458-5300, ext. 3200) to book spa services for your VIP. Discovery Marigot Bay guests choose from 57 suites and 35 rooms, all styled with white walls and dark wood accents. We say the suites, with dining areas directly overlooking Marigot Bay, plus kitchens and in-room washer/dryer units, are the perfect place to hole up on a Caribbean getaway. Just be sure to request one that has a private plunge pool for the ultimate escape. Discovery’s sales manager, Angela Torille (atorille@discov erystlucia.com; 758-458-5300, ext. 3009) happily assists with room reservations. 62 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | November 2008 http://www.discoverystlucia.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Luxury Travel Advisor - November 2008

Luxury Travel Advisor - November 2008 Contents Publisher's Letter Editor's Letter Las Vegas Australia Virginia's Northern Neck Posh Penthouses K Club Four Seasons Florence Entertaining Luxury Caribbean Spas The Pulse Jetset Report Luxury Lifestyles Just Back Luxury Travel Expo Sightings Source List Virtuoso Insert

Luxury Travel Advisor - November 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.