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First Class Spa Treatments Make Great Weekend Getaways with the Girls |
By: Courtesy of ARA Content |
There’s no time like springtime to indulge in an afternoon, day or entire weekend of pampering or share the ultimate spa experience with loved ones. Whether you escape to the breathtaking North Georgia mountains, the pristine Georgia coastline, the charming countryside or the fast-paced corners of Atlanta, treat yourself and your girlfriends to a little rest and relaxation in Georgia this spring.
Founded in 1982 in Atlanta’s prominent Buckhead area, Spa Sydell now boasts six locations throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Grab a girlfriend during lunch or make it part of a bachelorette extravaganza and go to this first class health spa, named the 2003 Readers’ Choice Best Spa by Atlanta Magazine. Spa Sydell offers everything from quick treatments to all-day packages and specializes in skin, body and nail treatments; massage; make-up; and hair removal. Spa packages include half day, full day and deluxe day treatments; visit www.spasydell.com for more information.
Just minutes north of Atlanta is the Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton. Château Élan combines French provincial style and Southern hospitality on 3,500 acres of vineyards and pastoral beauty. Sample its award-winning vintages while being pampered at the Spa at Château Élan, where the European-style health spa meets dynamic American wellness activities. Nutrition, exercise, relaxation and personal appearance all receive equal attention, and programs are tailored for each person. Enjoy a day package such as the Château Sampler or an overnight package such as the five-night Luxury Vacation; visit www.chateauelanatlanta.com for details.
In the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Mountains, the full-service spa at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville offers the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. Barnsley, the subject of legend, myths, love and loss, has a reputation as one of the most unique, personalized, sporting and recreational resorts in the country. Its highly-trained therapists pamper the body and soul with a variety of facial and body treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, Vichy shower and aromatherapy and couples’ massages, complemented nicely by separate men's and women's whirlpools, sauna and steam rooms as well as a co-ed whirlpool. Packages range from the three-hour half day to the six-hour Barnsley Rose; visit www.barnsleyinn.com for more information.
Overlooking the Savannah River and the Historic District sits the new address for business and luxury in Savannah. The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Spa, a unique combination of magnificent meeting facilities, classic Westin service and a resort atmosphere, is just a water taxi ride away from the southern charm of Georgia’s “First City.” Find a new level of relaxation and pampering at The Greenbrier Spa at Savannah Harbor; enjoy massage, hydrotherapy, bodywraps, facials, pedicures and manicures as well as a complete fitness center offering fitness consultations and personal training sessions. Visit www.westinsavannah.com to learn more.
The storied Cloister on beautiful Sea Island invites travelers to rediscover the charm and warmth of a bygone era; part of the resort’s lore, distinguished guests of the Cloister have included former presidents, royalty, authors, actors and more. Today’s guests enjoy relaxing in the presence of the awe-inspiring Atlantic and finding relief for mind, body and soul in the renowned Sea Island Spa, known world-over for its custom-designed itineraries accommodating each guest's tastes, goals and needs. For some, this may include outdoor activities such as sea turtle walks and marsh kayaking; others will find comfort in traditional spa treatments and fitness programs. Meditation, breathing classes, aromatherapy and various wellness lectures and demonstrations are some of the ways guests learn to add balance and focus to hectic lives. Give your mom the royal treatment she deserves on a Mother’s Day getaway with signature treatments including beach tai chi, body ballet, fairway flexibility, mindful journaling and Sea Island yoga. Sea Island Spa packages, described at www.cloister.com, feature A Taste of Georgia, Return to Your Senses, Cloister Comfort and Care and more.
Incorporating state-of-the-art spa facilities with the rich tradition of the Creek Indians, the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation on the banks of scenic Lake Oconee creates a seamless transition between the outdoors and the indoors, the past and the present. This 26,000-square-foot Native American-themed spa is the only spa in the world to feature décor and treatments influenced by the Creeks, the first inhabitants of the Lake Oconee area. The tribe’s belief in the divination of the four seasons, the four corners of the compass and the herbs, fruits and flowers they bring has given an abundant menu of spa experiences, with signature treatments including the spring body polish, summer body glow, fall body buff and winter body buff. Packages at the Reynolds Plantation tend primarily to brides- and grooms-to-be; visit www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/reynolds_plantation for details.
For more information, visit www.georgiaonmymind.org or call (404) 656-3545.
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