Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, MX, named #1 Destination Spa in the World by Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards. Rancho La Puerta is the original “fitness resort” and spa welcomes some 140 guests each week to its 3,000 private acres of gardens, mountains and meadows in Baja California, Mexico. All facilities and land are for the exclusive use of guests who come for an entire week, Saturday to Saturday, or partial-week stays of three or four nights. It’s a unique escape for women and men offerings over 80 fitness classes including TRX, yoga, pilates and advanced hiking trails as well as spa treatments and therapeutic sessions.  In addition to fitness and spa experiences, the Ranch offers daily lectures and workshops to inspire guests. Each week the Ranch has visiting guest speakers, talented performers and workshop leaders—authors, politicians, musicians, artists, MDs and other leaders in their fields — to present afternoon learning experiences and evening lectures.

Head-to-Toe Candle Oil Massage 
Using the warm, scented oil from a just-extinguished massage oil candle, the spa therapist employs a gentle form of massage that involves long strokes from scalp to toes. Hot stones and a body wrap are also incorporated into the treatment, with a strong focus on warming, revitalizing movements and strokes for an ultimate sense of relaxation; 90 min for $160.

 

The MODERN Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

The Spa at The Modern Honolulu has four treatment rooms, manicure/pedicure stations and a full range of luxurious spa services. Generous locker rooms are designed for changing and showers are available to soothe away the stresses of plane travel. Stone sinks, natural materials and a neutral palate throughout the spa create an elemental and peaceful environment. The Spa features products from the highly selective and ecologically sensitive Eminence line. Eminence skin care products combine advanced levels of cosmetic technology with natural ingredients to heal and transform. The spa also features Ola Hawaii- bath, body and skin care. Ola products are all pure, natural and organic products made in Hawaii. In room and poolside massage and spa services are also available upon request.

The Mayflower Grace, Washington, CT

The Mayflower Grace Spa is offering a seasonal Chai Spice and Vanilla Winter Warmer treatment from December 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 using warm liquid wax from a massage candle.A gently warming and stimulating blend of exotic spice oils and sweet, sultry vanilla, ginger, cardamom, black pepper and clove refreshes the mind, while the warmth they generate supports circulation and detoxification, and soothes muscle and joint discomfort. A perfect way to shake off any seasonal sluggishness or to awaken and refresh the body in Spring.The session begins with some guided deep breaths as guests light a Winter Warmer massage candle and set an intention for the session. Breathing in a potent blend of essential oils of ginger, cardamom, clementine, bergamot, ylang-ylang, cinnamon bark, clove bud and black pepper, as the guest settles into the cozy warmth of the massage table. The therapist then begins a luxuriously indulgent scrub blended from sugar, organic virgin coconut, vanilla, spices and jojoba oil. Guests will refresh with a quick shower and return to the massage table for a full body massage with the warm liquid wax from the candle to leave skin deeply nourished and conditioned. The remainder of the candle is the guests to take and enjoy in the peace of their own room, or to share with someone special.Available as a 60 or 90 minute session, or also as a couple’s session. $175 for 60 minutes, $265 for 90 minutes. Double the pricing for the couple’s session.