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ellness is endemic to the culture of a spa, particularly at a seaside resort. Yet where the treatment stops, most hotel spa experiences end. As the American Riviera continues to burgeon into the world-class destination it has always been, our sumptuous hotels are stepping up their approach to health, relaxation, and mindfulness to create immersive experiences for guests and locals alike.
ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH Sense Spa at Rosewood Miramar Beach is unparalleled in its range of meticulously plotted, articulate, and exclusive offerings. Immediately, the lobby’s playful, pink-splashed decor notifies me that this will be unlike any spa experience I have had before. I’m greeted by not one, but three inviting women, who are caring and warm where one might expect the colder, silent reverence typical of a wellness setting. CBD-infused tea is set before me as we discuss what I look to gain from today’s treatment, the Sage Purification Ritual. As my last sip of tea drains, I realize I would hardly like to leave, preferring the company of these lovely women all day. Yet, relaxation calls.
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SANTA BARBARA’S RESORTS BOAST WORLD-CLASS WELLNESS FACILITIES THAT ARE REDEFINING THE WAY WE SPA by DELANEY WILLET