Luxury Guide: BBP Winter 2021-2022 (JetASAP)

DESTINATIONS | U.S. TRAVEL

Reason to Retreat

is winter, hit the pause button and escape to some of the best spas and wellness retreats, many of them tucked inside luxury resorts. If you’re resolving to make health and self-care a priority in 2022, we’ve rounded up the sanctuaries meant for a quick drive or a longer jet set journey.

The Don CeSar St. Petersburg

BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

JWMarriott Marco Island Beach Resort

Florida Finery Home to resorts, spas and centers dedicated to wellness and pampering treatments—and plenty of vitamin D from year-round sunshine—Florida is the perfect place to rejuvenate your mind and body. ST. PETERSBURG ▶ The Place: Fresh off a full-property renovation, The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, famously known as the “Pink Palace,” has bragging rights to the Spa Oceana, where you’ll be treated to healing rituals inspired by precious oceans from around the world. ▶ Amenities: After sweating it out at the fitness center, spend your spa day alternating between whirlpool baths, aroma-infused steam rooms, and the soothing ambience of the private Whisper Lounge, which also flaunts a rooftop terrace. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Get transported to the South Pacific with the 90-minute “South Seas Pearl Radiance Facial,” which touts anti- aging properties of bamboo, mango, coconut, guava and monoi. ▶ The Afterglow: Head to the new Beacon Pool Bar & Lookout, where rooftop views overlooking the ocean pair perfectly with beach- inspired cocktails and poolside bites. doncesar.co MARCO ISLAND ▶ The Place: Situated on a private stretch of beach on quiet Marco Island, the sprawling JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is a wellness oasis where guests can float in the warm Gulf waters, leisurely hunt for beautiful shells, and spend all day at the two-story Spa by JW. ▶ Amenities: Reset your mind with morning meditation and yoga classes on the beach, then retreat to the amenity-rich spa for dips in the cold plunge pool and hot tub—along with stints in the sauna and steam room.

▶ Must-Have Treatment: Developed by the spa staff, the “5 Senses” is an 80-minute treatment that targets all the senses. It includes intense massaging and a body scrub for “touch,” and ends with a surprise cold treat to “taste.” ▶ The Afterglow: Post-treatment, lounge by the spa’s private pool, then watch the sunset from the beach, followed by an exciting performance by the resort’s fire dancers. jwmarriottmarcoisland.com DORAL ▶ The Place: Those looking to make major changes should flock to the Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa , a luxury wellness resort nestled in a private tropical enclave in Doral with distinctive programming that focuses on a healthy transformation using better-for-you food, exercise and a positive mindset. ▶ Amenities: Enjoy rich amenities, including a spa and golf courses; feel energized after a Zumba class; motivated in a lecture by renowned health experts; and inspired to make better food choices after a cooking lesson. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Choose the “Full Body Transformation,” which offers unprecedented support from a board-certified physician who’ll start you on a health journey from the inside out, from lowering cholesterol to losing weight. ▶ The Afterglow: Stargaze as you stroll the beautiful resort grounds, or relax in your lavishly appointed guestroom or suite under Italian bed linens and aromatic pillows. pritikin.com

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