Does This Come With Fries?
While the economy is slowing, many establishments are hoping you haven’t found out yet. Among them, the nearly 5,700 spas, which are all seeking to distinguish themselves. The latest way: indigenous-food treatments. Peri picks the best shtiks:
Texas Cornmeal Scrub/Honey Barbecue Wrap
Where: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas. What: A dry rub of cornmeal, crushed peppercorns and red wine is applied. After a rinse, you’re basted with a warm sauce made from tomato enzyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, brown sugar, etc. Why: ‘Increased circulation, moisturized skin.’ Each lasts 50 minutes; scrub costs $85, wrap is $95.
Grape-Seed Scrub
Where: Meadowood Napa Valley, St. Helena, Calif. What: Crushed grape seeds are applied to body pressure points that correspond to internal organs, followed by a Chardonnay cream rub. Why: Provides ‘balance inside and out.’ Lasts 50 min.; costs $90.
Tropical Citrus Wrap
Where: The Breakers, Palm Beach, Fla. What: The oils of local lemons, limes and oranges are massaged into the skin for a ‘just plucked’ feel. Why: ‘Encourages lymphatic drainage and stimulates pores.’ Lasts 50 minutes; costs $85.
Whipped Cocoa Bath
Where: Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. What: As of January, you can be placed in a frothy whirlpool bath of rehydrated milk, cocoa powder, warm water and chocolate-scented bubble bath. Why: Softens skin. Lasts 25 minutes; costs $45. |
