Going to a spa is a great way to start or finish off any weekend getaway, especially when your aim is to completely relax. In New York City, there are an endless amount of spas available at your fingertips, but which ones specifically stand out? You want to be pampered, deep relaxation, and most of all, you want something that no other spa has.
Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa
Located in the heart of NYC, this brand has spas located in France, Spain, Canada, Portugal, and even Turkey! The husband-wife duo that started Caudalie have a unique passion for grapes and their vineyard and their spas focus on vinotherapy. What is vinotherapy? Every therapy they offer is based on the benefits of grapes on skin, including their red vine baths and the wine maker's massage, which mimics the steps used when making wine across the whole body. Parts of the grape skin and seed have proven to have positive effects on renewing ageing skin and even improves blood circulation.
The Waldorf-Astoria Guerlain Spa
With 14,000 feet to spare, this spa has white everywhere to help you clear your mind. Between the silver ceramic tiled walls, the white marble flooring and an enormous sparkling chandelier at the front entrance, you will see the actual definition of "grandeur." The spa offers unique services for the weather and what your body needs as a result. If you're feeling cold, they offer a warm-up service for the winter weather, including a hot towel massage. If you're not looking to warm up, but would rather envision yourself in the Caribbean, opt for the Urban Island Escape for a tropical twist including a coconut honey body mask that is warmed up, a sugar glow scrub and even a rain shower rinse after a relaxing massage.
Aire Ancient Baths
You can already guess what this spa offers that others don't! Thermal baths take up the lower floor of this spa, all next to hot-stone and steam saunas. The baths vary from saltwater, multi-jet, cold and hot water so you can choose the ultimate experience. Looking for a little extra treatment? Their ultra-luxe treatment includes a bath with red wine and olive oil to moisturise your skin, followed by a facial, a four-hand massage and an hour in the thermal pools.
Bliss Spa
If you're a fan of the spa boutique experience, this spa is for you. It's unique in the way that it is a beautifully ornamented spa complete with luxurious treatments and high-end brands that you can buy while there, including the very best shea butter to rejuvenate and moisture your skin. Choose to include it in your massage for most beneficial moisturising effects, or bring it home to include as part of your daily routine. They also offer their well-known brand of products. If that wasn't enough, they offer Vichy showers, which has up to 7 shower heads that pour water like rainfall while you lay down and relax (and then finish up with that shea butter from EugeniaShea.com when you get home, to keep your skin smooth and soft).
Cornelia Spa at the Surrey
Going to this spa feels as if you are coming home, with the added touch of luxury and relaxation. Spend the day at this spa and upon walking in, experience a complementary botanical tasting bar, as well as an herbal neck pillow that is heated to soothe muscles and a hand cloth infused with ginger and neroli, just to start. They offer massages customised to the needs of your body, as well as a caviar and oxygen quench facial. Stay long enough, and they offer a Champagne pour and access to their private roof garden at 5 pm.
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