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ELEMENT | THE RETREAT SPA

Whether you are looking to iron out some fine lines, brighten an uneven
skin tone, or soothe sensitive skin that’s been ravaged by the winter
months, there is a treatment available just for you.
STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES WITH A ROYAL THAI MASSAGE
The cold can leave us all feeling lethargic and rather worse for wear.
To counter this, the Royal Thai Massage offers a combination of
That’s where the Elemis Biotec Treatments come in. A unique blend of stretching and massage, which can take place on the ground or on
high-potency Actives, Elemis’ unique Skin Lift Touch, and the science a massage bed, depending on clients’ wishes. A relaxing blend of
of advanced bio-electric Technology all work in perfect synergy with traditional Thai aromatic herbal oils are used to help release tension
the skin’s natural bio-electric field. The Retreat Spa offers eight new from the body, leaving you relaxed, and at the same time, rejuvenated
targeted facial treatments, all of which focus on a specific skin need. and refreshed.

Post Recovery Golfers’ Massage helps release
tension in the arms, upper and lower back, as
well as the neck and shoulders.

PAMPERING FOR ALL AT

THE RETREAT SPA

BY ATLANTICA HOTELS
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The multi awarded Retreat Spa by Atlantica Hotels is a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of
the world. A secluded space with 27 treatment rooms, offers a plethora of pampering possibilities for its
guests, including a range of seasonal therapies that will warm you up as the cold winter months approach.
Specialized Golf treatments are also available, so that the golfers in residence can indulge in a little
pampering before hitting the green. Special Treatments just for Golfers

It’s a long day out there on the green. Muscles tense as you play area, leaving you with a twinkle that looks almost like you spent the
Story by Rachel Chrysostom for that perfect handicap, and many players leave the course with morning snoozing instead.
aching arms and legs, and possibly even a little sunburn, thanks to
our island’s famed year-round sunshine. That’s why The Retreat Spa • Prior to the big match, golfers can indulge in the Prep for the
TURN UP THE HEAT WITH INDIAN INDULGENCE WARM UP FROM WITHIN WITH A has put together a selection of therapies specifically designed with Win Golfers’ Massage, inspired by, and created for winners. This
The warming sensation of the oils and spices used in the Indian DEEPER THAN DEEP HOT STONE MASSAGE the needs of golfers in mind. hour-long treatment helps ease pressure on the lower legs, leaving
Indulgence head-to-toe treatment is the perfect antidote to winter Nothing nurtures our cold, aching muscles quite like the radiating them free of tension and allowing a more flexible flow throughout,
blues. A signature therapy for the Retreat Spa, it calls upon ancient warmth of a hot stone. Bathed in intensely moisturizing Frangipani • Facial therapies include the Red Lobster Calming Facial, a ensuring that every swing is enjoyed painlessly. Recommended at
Indian rituals to take you on an exotic journey of the senses. Monoi Body Oil, these curated volcanic stones are worked over the calming and soothing treatment that hydrates and nourishes sun- least three hours before tee off.
body, deep into the muscles, targeting areas of tension and coaxing stressed skin, leaving it looking radiant and rested.
The treatment begins with a warm foot bath to soak away tension, them to release their trapped energy. The end result is intensely • Post-match, golfers can ease their aches and pains with a Post
followed by skin-smoothing foot exfoliation with Indian spices. A hydrated skin, and a blissfully warm sense of calm. • If you’ve been setting the alarm to get in some early morning tee- Recovery Golfers’ Massage. This helps release tension in the arms,
decadent massage, using specially blended oils, then follows to help offs, the Feast Your Eyes – Eye Recovery Treatment may the one upper and lower back, as well as the neck and shoulders – a quite
relieve deep-seated stress from the tips of your toes to the ends of RECLAIM YOUR GLOW WITH BIOTEC FACIALS for you. This 15-minute eye booster relaxes and hydrates the eye literal pat on the back for a good day out on the green!
your hair. The therapy concludes with a soothing, nourishing scalp Our skin has a tendency to grow dull and tired during the winter
massage so that you may drift off into blissful relaxation. months, and we often find that this is when it needs a bit of extra TLC.
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