WELLNESS

Fort Lauderdale and Santa Barbara Top-Rated Spas for Couples

Stress is simply a fact of life. It may also affect relationships from time to time. Couples need to unplug from the fast-paced world every once in a while to get away from it all and reconnect with themselves and with each other. Anxiety and disquiet can be disjointing and can put a strain on romantic relationships.

One of the best ways of eliminating tension in a relationship is by spending precious time together on a priceless getaway. During a holiday, there is nothing better for rest, relaxation and reconnection than sharing time at a luxurious spa. Two destinations offering some of the most elite spa experiences are Fort Lauderdale and Santa Barbara.

We have highlighted some of the most sumptuous spas in these two cities that will provide sustenance for your souls as well as for your bodies and could bring you to an even deeper level of intimacy.

Fort Lauderdale Spas

Pure Spa

The concept behind Pure Spa originates from the Swedish-owned Pelican Grand Beach Resort and the dream of bringing the exotic Scandinavian feeling of well-being to Fort Lauderdale. This spa is all about telling a story, creating valuable memories and disconnecting from reality for a while. Hanging chairs, ocean views and lavish décor will leave you floating in relaxation. This spa offers a full range of services.

We recommend: The Pure Romance package. Includes a Microsilk couple’s bath experience, an 80-minute couple’s massage overlooking the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and a bottle of champagne to enjoy in private with your special someone.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa

This upscale spa has taken inspiration from its oceanic surroundings, pulling from nature to offer luxurious spa treatments. Specialties include using the power of citrus to rebalance, detoxify and cleanse. This full-service spa includes a hair and nail salon and boutique where you can purchase elite items to continue the experience at home.

We recommend: The Venture Together option. Choose any spa services with a glass of champagne and an upgrade in services. Have a soothing massage and perhaps manicures.

The Grand and Contemporary Villa Lillian

A deliciously stunning place to stay in Fort Lauderdale for a romantic getaway should be private, serene, yet expansive and Villa Lillian fits the bill. This enchanting waterfront home boasts vast inter-coastal views with 120 feet of water frontage. Indoor and outdoor spaces are equally grand. You can enjoy your favorite beverage around the pool facing the water. The dock is equipped and ready for a super yacht. Inside is swimming with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Spa at Auberge Beach

Therapists perform indulgent body therapies indoors or at oceanfront garden cabanas at this luxury spa. Elements of the sea, salt, sand, and sound flow abundantly at the new Spa at Auberge Beach, where a sense of “vitality revived” is at the heart of each wellness treatment. Here, indigenous ingredients, tropical elements, and results-driven rituals come together alongside pristine beach views.

We recommend: The Couple’s Harmony Massage. Experience a mellifluous massage together in a room for two. Your choice of pressure from light to deep. Essential oil, warm Himalayan salt stones on the back, and layers of aromatherapy complete this bonding experience for two.

Santa Barbara Spas

Spa at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore

Here you will find one of the most exclusive spa destinations in Santa Barbara. Enjoy the serenity of any of the 11 treatment rooms. There are also spa suites available, complete with fireplaces, for extra indulgent treatments. The spa overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Spacious at 12,000 square feet, this spa features an upper level relaxation space, expansive locker rooms with sauna and steam room, and eleven lavish treatment rooms. The Biltmore is across the street from Butterfly Beach, one of the most pristine white sand beaches in Southern California.

We recommend: The Couple’s Suite Retreat. Make some time to reconnect with a relaxing soak and an 80-minute, side-by-side massage, including champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries to enjoy either inside the luxe VIP suite or out on the private terrace.

Ritz-Carlton Bacara Spa

Set within the Ritz-Carton resort’s 78 acres, the spa encompasses 42,000 square feet and features a full selection of amenities, including a swimming pool, redwood sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace offer additional spaces to relax, restore and enjoy the spa resort’s legendary Santa Barbara views.

We recommend: The Duet Massage. Choose between 50 or 80 minutes. Enjoy a side-by-side treatment in one a couple’s room. Choose from relaxation, stress release or deep muscle massage in the company of the one you love.

Dazzling Bellemont Estate

Santa Barbara luxury travel merits staying in one of the most exclusive and elite residences – Bellemont Estate. This glorious hacienda is just minutes from the excitement of the city. The discrete location at the end of a private lane presents privacy and tranquility. This home can accommodate up to 13 guests. Well-manicured lawns embrace a central heated pool, while a hot tub is nestled in the serene forested area. Amenities include a wine cellar, gym, library, bar, terrace, patio, BBQ area and an al fresco dining area. As with all LVH homes, Bellemont Estate comes with full services and support.

Float Luxury Spa

Float offers massages, facials, waxing, acupuncture and body treatments in a luxury spa environment. This is where you go when you need to de-stress, find balance and feel light – when you just need to float. The spa is owned by two sisters who dreamed of an environment with spa treatments so heavenly you’ll feel like flying.

We recommend: The Revive massage which aims to relieve tension in your neck, back and shoulders through a combination of deep tissue and Swedish massage. Enjoy this next to your special someone in the spa’s couple’s suite.

Your LVH elite vacation will be everything you want it to be. If you would like to incorporate rest and relaxation we will make it happen in the most luxurious of ways such as getting you to the most exclusive spas. In this fast-paced life, it’s necessary to take time to pause and wind down. We can include these types of experiences on the customized itinerary we will create for you reflective of all your vacation wishes. We invite you to reach out to one of our insightful client service associates who will begin planning your fabulous intimate getaway ensuring your stay is a marriage of excitement, style, relaxation and elegance.