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sanctuary within a sanctuary, the Buddha Lounge hosts a co-ed Jacuzzi and a Waterfall Watsu Pool (where you can score a Watsu massage). Carved out alcoves in the Buddha Lounge allow for unwinding, regrouping or reflection solo or with a friend. The entire spa embodies the Buddhist tradition approaching each treatment as Balinese, Thai and Indonesian rituals. Each of the eighteen treatment rooms features a unique mosaic of the face of Buddha, Couples
WHERE TO SPA: SPATERRE @ RIVIERA A holiday is hardly a holiday unless pure relaxation ensues. Once you’ve pulled up to the tricked out hotel and sashay through the lobby, past the Swarovski encrusted pool table and lounge vignettes, along the army of chocolate and orange poolside chairs, you’ll arrive at SpaTerre, the premiere unwind zone of the recently renovated, Riviera Resort and Spa. Like Alice down the rabbit hole, guests find themselves enraptured by the beauty of it all. Four structured chartreuse armchairs mark the lobby, crystal covered lights hang from above and a dark wooden floor supports your gait. Before you, a retail space with SpaTerre’s signature products and ultra-soft microfiber bedding line. To your right, a full service salon. Three hair stations are equipped to provide cut, color, extensions, blowouts and beyond. Mani/Pedi is on-hand (and foot) as well. Move through the twists of the circular hallway to be greeted by black and white photographs showcasing the Buddhist tradition, vintage stained mirrors and up a ways to the right, the Buddha Lounge.
Rooms play home to oversized tubs and showers, “Touch Rooms” are relegated for massage, “Wet Rooms” make for pleasant Vishi shower treatments coupled with scrubs, and the Zen Room is a space worth channeling your energy. Gather a group of girls to chitchat and decompress with a steam or shower, as the centered staff will bring in champs and berries. And for she who can’t go without her workout, Rivie Vinyasa Flow on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings with yoga instructor, Melissa Fogle. Be glad, energize, get back in line and salute the sun. Located 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, 760.778.6690
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