Caviar and 24-karat gold are no longer simply fine accents for a cocktail party. They now star together in luxurious spa treatments that are both blissful and affordable.
Through 31 October, Silver Lined Luxuries are available at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s Silver Rain spa, where the combination of La Prairie products and professional aestheticians and massage therapists provide a perfect, personalised experience.
Once you get past the hard part - deciding which two specially priced half-hour treatments you want to pair - all you have to do is lie back, close your eyes, listen to your favourite music (selected by you from a wide-ranging menu) and... relax.
Step inside the spa’s silver door and enter the calm and quiet atmosphere, all modern tile and pearl-cool colours, inviting chaise-couches and friendly attendants. Slip into an ultra-comfortable cotton robe and enjoy a glass of mint- or lemon-water, perhaps some fruit or nuts, and sit back with a heated neck pillow and enjoy the serene environment before your treatments even begin.
If the Caviar Eye Lift is one of your choices, don’t be deceived... it’s not just about your eyes. You’ll be lying on a heated massage bed and the treatment will include a scalp massage and face cleansing. You’ll chill to the refreshing sensation of icy glass globes used to gently massage around the eyes, followed by a steamy warm cloth for rest and hydration, and finishing off with Cellular Radiance Emulsion (SPF 30), Caviar Luxe Cream for moisturizing and Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream.
The products are perfectly suitable for wearing under makeup, but there’s really no reason to cover up the natural glow you’re going to walk out with.
From there, step into a leg and foot massage, enhanced by the soothing effects of aromatherapy. Whether you’re a runner or a walker, someone who chases after children or spends the day cooped up behind a computer, your legs and feet could use a refresher, and this is the treatment that will restore a spring to your step.
Two more
Now that you’ve sampled two, you’ll definitely be coming back for more. Two other 30-minute specials await, so make the most of these hot summer deals and leave no treatment behind!
A Refresher Facial certainly tops the list when it comes to renewing and replenishing your skin. This treatment includes a gentle massage and products customised for your skin type.
Here’s where the 24K gold comes in - with the application of Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold, a serum designed to brighten the skin, as well as lift and moisturize.
Your bright new face might very possibly outshine the smile you leave with after this mini-refresher. Actually, it’s far more than a refresher, as having an expert attend to the delicate skin of your face for a full half-hour is a rare treat indeed.
Next up is the neck, back and shoulder massage - never a tough sell. Again, focusing on these areas alone for a full half-hour has the therapeutic effect of relieving stress and restoring balance to the areas where tightness is most likely found.
Think you’re finished? Hardly! You’re encouraged to stay and enjoy the other amenities Silver Rain has to offer, so why not spend a little time in the sauna or steam room? You wouldn’t want to pass up the ultra-ahhh factor of the bubbling hot tub, would you?
And, please, before you leave, by all means find a comfortable chaise in which to sip your complementary glass of champagne, or enjoy juice or tea, a cookie or two and the quiet, oh-so-quiet silvery atmosphere.
A spa-cation or perfect gift
Whether resident or tourist on-island, everyone is welcome to spend the day at The Ritz-Carlton enjoying all that the hotel has to offer, and the spa treatments are just the start.
“This is our way of teasing people - come and sample these treatments .The concept behind it is to give people an idea of what the spa is like,” says Nancy Harrison, marketing coordinator and spa enthusiast.
“It’s nice, too, for those who don’t necessarily want or have the time to spend a whole day in a spa.”
The other concept, perhaps: Don’t shy away from treating yourself luxuriously.
“If you’re taking your car in or your jewellery in to get it fixed, you want to know you’re getting quality... it’s the same with a spa,” says Spa Director Shawn Lopez. “We want local people to come and use our facilities...come with a group of girlfriends or a mother and daughter; come on a Sunday before brunch.” Or, as she suggests another brilliant idea, “as a ‘happy hour’ event.” WH
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com or call the spa at 815-6900.