Luxury Spas: Intimacy is an elusive quality for resorts and spas to master, and I often write how it's a quality so paramount to the guest experience. On a recent visit to Rancho Valencia's spa, my thought as I strolled the pathways of the Spanish inspired grounds was, "Now this...is intimate."
A darling of press awards, including Tennis Magazine's Best Tennis Resort in the US, Rancho Valencia is a property used to over a decade's worth of the media limelight and high profile clientele. Somehow, the resort maintains a secluded, comfortable aura and its spa is no exception.
As for my treatment, as if I hadn't felt spoiled already, I boldly chose the Ddeep tissue massage. Sometimes a deep tissue massage can prove to be uncomfortable, but my therapist was attuned to me the moment I shook hands with her. "Ah, you held both of my hands," she smiled. "Don't worry, I can be as strong or light as you need." What a relief to a newbie of intense massages! I nearly dozed off during my massage, a perfect balance of pressure where I could handle it and lightness where I needed it.
As a local of the San Diego area, I'll certainly be returning to this hibiscus bliss of a spa. By the way, residences of the exclusive Villas at Rancho Valencia and their guests are free to enjoy the resorts' facilities gratis and receive a 15 percent discount on spa treatments. Time to meet some fellow locals, I think.
Learn more: www.ranchovalencia.com
Katherine Bond
Katherine Sutton Bond is a freelance travel and luxury item writer for Justluxe.com. She's traveled the world and sampled some of the leading hotels and destinations of the globe. She often covers luxury events and technology. ...(Read More)