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Auriga at the Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Occasionally we will be sent stories of spa experiences from our readers that are particularly memorable. We read about an experience at the Auriga spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico that reached that level of relaxation and revitalization that all spas seek to achieve and thought we should share it.

By: A fellow spa goer

There are spas…and then, there are spas. And the Capella Pedregal’s Auriga Spa in Cabo San Lucas certainly falls into the latter. Promising to not only transform but to transcend the spirits, this is one destination that delivers relaxation on a whole new level.

The realization that this is an environment like no other begins when you walk through the enormous center-hinged pivoting solid wood door. Flanked by a long hallway glowing with candles in amber votives, you weave your way into warmly lit rooms, styled from both Mexican and Mid Eastern influences. Here, your comfort is their only concern. Relaxation rooms, stocked with premium teas and healthy refreshments, are designed for ultimate luxury and rest. And what’s standard fare for most spas – pool, steam and sauna rooms, cold room – is simply the beginning at Auriga, as evidenced by the stunning entrance to their saltwater pool, adorned with stepping stones gushing with running water.

But the amenities are just the beginning. The true healing starts with one of the many treatments from Auriga’s extensive menu of spa services. Designed to “restore and rejuvenate the skin while relaxing the body and mind,” my Cocoon treatment was simply a taste of heaven. The two-hour package begins with an herb-infused foot bath, followed by two types of invigorating body scrubs, a rinse-off, and finally, a warm seashell massage. At the end of this treatment, I kid you not – not only was my skin glowing but my senses were transported into a state of relaxation so rarely achieved by a spa experience. It was then, in the warm after-glow of my experience at Auriga, that I knew what a magical place this was, and how this could be one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had with a spa.

Find more information about Auriga at www.auriga-spa.com

If you’ve had a similar transcendent spa experience please tell us about it in the comments.

Auriga Spa Entrance

Auriga Spa Entrance

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Canyon Ranch SpaClub

Friday, June 19th, 2009
Canyon Ranch SpaClub

Canyon Ranch SpaClub

Of all the cities in the world – none of them need a great spa like Las Vegas. After all it is hard work playing at the tables until the wee hours of the morning, dancing in the nightclubs and walking for what seems like miles in the over air conditioned casinos, or even worse walking in the desert heat of the strip. So for those that are looking for a little R&R away from the flashy Vegas lifestyle, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub in The Venetian and The Palazzo is where you will find it.

When I visited this spa a few weeks ago with a couple of friends I was surprised to have a fantastic experience without even getting a treatment. We enjoyed the large steam room with chromatherapy lighting, before hitting the unique array of aqua thermal tubs. Best of all when you exit the thermal tubs there are heated stone chaise lounges to relax on. In addition, we enjoyed the experimental cabins such as the IGLOO which combines hot and cold water treatments for a rejuvenating effect. For those that like dry heat, their large sauna is enclosed in glass so that you don’t feel closed in. The day pass costs $40 and one can easily spend up to four hours relaxing, soaking and sipping cucumber-infused water. Plus, they have a spa restaurant serving up healthy, organic cuisine, which also provides a nice break from the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Club's Aqua Spa

Club's Aqua Spa

Mosaic Tiling

Mosaic Tiling

Images Courtesy of Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Las Vegas


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