EIGHT MOST DELICIOUS SPA TREATMENTS

Spanning the globe to find delectable massages, wraps and scrubs that utilize sensuous, sometimes quirky food items, for an unforgettable spa experience. These eight treatments the tastiest way to revitalize skin and spirit.

BAHAMAS: TROPICAL FRUIT SCRUB
Natural Mystic Spa, Marley Resort & Spa, Nassau
Medleys of island flavors harmonize at the Marley family’s new Natural Mystic Spa opening in May.  Natural seasonal fruits such as mango, pineapple and papaya, staples of the island, are handpicked and combined with spices & seeds for extra exfoliation and deep cleansing. The natural benefits from these enzymes duet to soften & hydrate skin. www.marleyresort.com.

MEXICO: YOGURT & ALMOND WRAP
Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa, Puerto Vallarta
The Yogurt and Almond Wrap sounds like a snack, but the organic vitamin E antirust treatment is powerful to defend the body against free radical cells caused by atmosphere stress and normal body aging. Vitamin D stimulates collagen growth and is an excellent balm for the skin.  Also available at neighbor property Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa.  www.premiereonline.com.mx.

PORTUGAL: CO-cO2 CHOCOLATE THERAPY
Aquapura Spa, Aquapura Douro Valley
Chocolate lovers owe a visit to Aquapura Douro Valley in the heart of Portugal wine country.  The fusion of chocolate and oxygen in the Karin Herzog CO-cO2 Chocolate Therapy yield advanced anti-ageing properties for hormonally stressed skin. CO-cO2 treatments transport deep into the dermis layer to deliver powerful nutrients of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins B & C, and anti-oxidants.  Experience as facial or body treatment.  www.aquapurahotels.com.

ST. MAARTEN: SALT & HONEY GLOW
Good Life Spa, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
Sweet & savory flavors indulge the body with the Salt & Honey Thalaterm steam dome treatment.  The featured treatment at Sonesta Maho’s Good Life Spa uses crushed sea salt and warm honey exfoliate, while steam opens the pores to eliminate toxins and promote deeper absorption.  A relaxing scalp massage caps off the treatment.  www.sonesta.com/mahobeach.

GREECE: CAVIAR EXTRACT TREATMENT
Sensia Spa, St. George Lycabettus, Athens
Caviar just for tasting?  No way!  Just visit the Sensia Spa at the boutique St. George hotel.  Valuable caviar extracts are applied after a skin cleanse. A therapeutic face, neck and shoulders massage helps the skin absorb all the beneficial ingredients of the caviar serums.  Skin feels ultra rich, radiant, toned and deeply moisturized.  www.sglycabettus.gr.

JAMAICA: YARDIE BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
Sunset at the Palms, Negril
Jam Jamaica-style with the Yardie Brown Sugar Scrub at Negril’s Sunset at the Palms.  The complete Jamaican treatment using brown sugar with Pimento oil to ease muscle aches. The Yardie Brown Sugar Scrub relieves stress while revitalizing the skin, welcoming guests into the care-free island vibe. www.sunsetatthepalms.com.

SOUTH AFRICA: AFRICOLOGY POTATO BODY BALM
Tintswalo Safari Lodge, Limpopo Province
Potatoes make more than fries at the picturesque Tintswalo Safari Lodge.  Essential for sun-damaged skin, the Potato Body Embalming wrap moisturizes and tones, creating a natural barrier to hold in moisture. Contains Marula Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Rooibos extract, African Potato, may other natural key ingredients that improves skin hydration and fights free radicals. Wrap is warmed prior to application, then massaged into the skin and left for 30 to 45 minutes to absorb. www.tintswalo.com.

JAMAICA: ICY ISLAND MINT SCRUB
Driftwood Spa, Jake’s, Treasure Beach
“Cool” is the word at Jake’s in Jamaica, from the beachcomber vibe, to the scintillating Icy Island Mint Scrub at its new Driftwood Spa.  The powerful immune system stimulating and mood elevating scrub harnesses all that’s indigenous about the Caribbean.  Start with Jamaican Cerassie, spearmint & peppermint leaves, green tea, organic brown sugar, honey, aloe, glycerin, grapeseed oil and Vitamin E.  Swril in pure essential oils of spearmint, basil, peppermint, lemon and patchouli.  Now that’s an exfoliating scrub with a simply divine aftertaste! www.islandoutpost.com/jakes.