Monthly Newsfeed: What’s Hot on the Spa & Wellness Scene

As always, the spa and wellness scene is moving and shaking! Check out a selection of what’s happening!

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech opening this spring (pictured above)

Mandarin Oriental is set to open up its newest hotel in Morocco. Just a short drive from the city’s medina, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech will be set among 50 acres of gorgeous and aromatic gardens of 100,000 roses, bougainvillea, olive trees, and prickly pears. The hotel will blend Berber and Spanish Arabic patterns with contemporary furnishings throughout each of its 54 private villas and nine suites, two feature their own spa treatment room! The Spa will offer Moroccan-inspired treatments in addition to the holistic therapies Mandarin Oriental is known for. Treatment rooms are shaded by olive trees and design inspiration was pulled from the cathedrals of Andalusia. The hotel is accepting reservations for arrivals starting June 18, 2015.

Mandarin Oriental, Miami introduced inspiring rituals

The new Marrakech property isn’t all Mandarin Oriental has up its sleeve. The Miami property has introduced Inspiring Rituals, a selection of monthly themed spa and wellness programs designed to improve the mind, body, and spirit. The rituals include two hours of spa treatments, an inspirational fortune cookie, and spa gift, plus aftercare and at-home spa tips. You can reserve “Time” and custom-design the experience based on what you need to restore balance. March’s ritual will be Strengthen, designed to increase mental and physical energy through treatments including a Therapeutic Massage. April’s theme is Uplift, May is Beautify, June is Spiritual, July is Revive, August is Exotic, September is Ground, October is Unplug, November is Give, and finally December is Indulge. Priced from $335-380

Monte-Carlo Beach is opening for the season March 6th

“Living the good life.” That’s the motto at the Monte-Carlo Beach, a Relais & Châteaux property, opening for the season on March 6th. The 5-star hotel features 14 suites and 26 rooms which have been recently renovated by interior designer India Madhavi, and all boast spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Take advantage of the Sea Dream package (through April 15, 2015) which includes sea-view accommodations, an organic buffet breakfast, 30-minute trial treatment at the Beach Spa, access to the outdoor heated Olympic-sized pool, free access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the new Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, and to the shuttle service within the Monaco resort. €260 per person and per night.
 
Leisure Media launches CLADmag

Architects, interior designers, investors, and developers will be pleased to hear of Leisure Media’s launch of CLADmag, the Community of Leisure Architects and Designers. The inaugural issue, which you can read here, shares the story of Serenbe, the IceHotel, and so much more!

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts achieved World Wildlife Fund Climate Savers Program targets

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts became the first hotel brand to achieve WWF Climate Savers Program targets. The brand, known for its Fairmont Sustainability Partnership, was able to reduce its operational CO2 emissions by 20 percent below its 2006 level, removing as much CO2 as would be generated by over 13,000 vehicles. At the Fairmont St. Andrews the colleague Sustainability Team held open forums where employees could make suggestions for how their own departments could make an impact. At Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, they saved more than 60 percent of annual electricity consumption by pumping water from Lake Geneva to air condition the hotel.  The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii heats its pool using waste heat from a chiller system and is currently looking to apply solar films to windows and add panels on the roof to get more power from sustainable sources. We definitely tip our hats to them on this amazing and inspiring accomplishment.

The Resort at Pedregal and Hotel Marquis in Los Cabos reopen following Hurricane Odile

After the category-3 Hurricane Odile devastated most of Los Cabos, Mexico, this last September, the destination has been working to get itself back up and running and better than ever before! Recently, The Resort at Pedregal and Hotel Marquis have reopened and more flights have been scheduled to the destination to amp up tourism. Another reason to visit? The new high-end property, The Cape, A Thomson Hotel. This 140-room, oceanfront boutique hotel will open this summer! What’s more? Later this year, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will make its anticipated debut in Los Cabos, opening a 300-room property within the beautiful Puerto Los Cabos. In 2016 even more development will take place with additions such as The Park Hyatt, The Hard Rock Hotel, Le Blanc Spa Resort, VieVage Los Cabos an Auberge Resort, and in 2017, Solaz, part of Starwood Hotel’s Luxury Collection will open its 120-room luxury property.

Del Mar’s social conscious day spa SpaBlue is open

Committed to community, the environment, and its own ecological footprint, the sustainable SpaBlue has opened in Del Mar, California. Located within the former Spa Gregorie’s location, the 6,500 square-foot spa features 13 treatments rooms, women’s and men’s locker rooms with showers, robes, and slippers, eucalyptus steam rooms, and a co-ed relaxation room.  While services utilize organic and all-natural product lines, the green routine doesn’t end there. SpaBlue used eco-friendly flooring and paint, LED lighting throughout, and has even more green initiatives in the pipeline! Here you can go off the menu to create exactly the experience you’re looking for.

The Lodge at Woodloch launches the Rest+Well Blueprint

This March, The Lodge at Woodloch is launching the Rest+Well Blueprint, a blueprint for a healthier sleeping lifestyle. Kicking off during National Sleep Week (March 2-8) and continuing throughout the year as a regular offering at The Lodge, guests will be able to enjoy new mattresses in all guest rooms, a new Restful Retreat spa treatment, private consultations with Master Herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore, a Sleep Sommelier to customize your sleep experience, and a menu of five pillow choices, a sound bar, light therapy alarm, and more!

Cedar Creek Spa opens at Big Cedar Lodge

Overlooking the 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lodge has opened the 18,000 square-foot Cedar Creek Spa, a nature-inspired destination spa offering a wide array of wellness experiences. There are 11 treatment rooms, each featuring a fireplace, a candle-lit grotto pool and ice room, women’s and men’s lounges, outdoor open-air showers, and more.

Kamalaya Koh Samui opens new fitness facilities along with Comprehensive Optimal Fitness program

In its 10th year, Kamalaya Koh Samui has launched a new state-of-the-art fitness center, lap pool, and fitness program to go along with the 12 other wellness programs currently offered. The Comprehensive Optimal Fitness program follows a holistic wellness approach integrating personal fitness training, yoga, and stretching as well as nutrition, emotional and mental support, and carefully selected treatments.