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Previous page: a new signature treatment at taman sari combines massage and Jamu herbs applied to the skin through steamed bundles. above: stacey Gaff of Whistler Mobile spa brings the spa to a client in a private home in alpine Meadows.
That’s where the resort’s spas come in handy, help to revive tired muscles, ease tension and bring true relaxation to a Whistler getaway. The wellness offerings are plentiful in Whistler, and with two new spas opening this year there’s more choice than ever. It can be tricky to know where to begin, so in honour of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Whistler The Magazine has selected a handful of gold-medal treatments to help get you started on the road to spa bliss.
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Whistler [Winter/Spring 2010]
Vacationing in Whistler is all about the outdoors — recreation, clean alpine air and connecting with nature. Thanks to the brand new Le Scandinave Spa, the relaxation of a spa experience is also available outside. Based on the age-old tradition of Finnish saunas, Le Scandinave specializes in alternating hot and cold water, and dry and steam saunas, to release toxins, free lactic acid from muscles after exercise, and provide a general feeling of well-being. Le Scandinave offers all this — and a range of complementary massages — in a three-acre forested area with mountain views. Allow at least two hours for the affordable baths experience — you’ll need time to wander along the heated paths beside the flowing stream, sit by the fire pit, or perhaps nod off in the solarium. Le Scandinave gets the gold medal for best couple’s treatment for the baths followed by a dual Swedish massage. Designed by men, the rugged spa set in natural elements boasts a 50 per cent male clientele in its three existing locations. Picture this: You’ve just come off the hill after a fantastic day of skiing or riding and you pry your feet out of
You’ll need time to wander along the heated paths beside the flowing stream, sit by the fire pit, or perhaps nod off in the solarium.