Where When How Summer 2012 : Page 83INSIDER TIP: Whenever I book two treatments I do my best to split them with an hour break in between so I can really enjoy this peaceful retreat. If you like, you can order lunch or simply enjoy a cool drink. Sometimes I read, but occasion-ally I take the time to just zen out and contemplate life, the universe and everything. side will be a dim memory. When Janice came to collect me, I had nearly achieved enlightenment and had solved several of the world’s biggest problems. Sadly, these answers were soon to be lost in the soothing mist of the Zareeba. The 90-minute Zareeba treatment is a locally-inspired cleansing and detoxification ritual for the whole body. You’re seated in an en-closure, much like a small sauna, with a cauldron of boiling water, thick with herbs. You’re encouraged to stir the mixture, which will increase the steam and the soothing aromas. The action of stirring can become quite meditative, and is part of the entire experience. After 20 minutes you’ll be treated to a cooling wrap, to complete the detoxification, and then finally to a total body massage, which can be as light as a relaxation massage, or a more therapeutic deeper massage. I don’t know if it was Janice’s skill or the Zareeba treatment, but the massage nearly eliminated my ability to think, I became a lump of blissed-out jelly, which is a welcome relief to an overly ana-lytical worrier like myself. In between treatments, I take a break for lunch, which is a beau-tifully executed symphony of flavours that perfectly complement one another, and my day so far, culminating with a sweet crème brulee -a personal favourite. I was really looking forward to my post-lunch facial. Like many people who live in the islands, I’m guilty of not using enough sun-screen or drinking enough water. Now that I’m “ahem!” years old, I’m learning to take better care of my skin and part of that routine is to get a facial every month or so. The Regent Palms Spa, as part of the re-launch, has taken on a new product line, Sothys from Paris. During the training phase, Sothys sent in their own trainers to work with the therapists at The Regent Palms Spa; this means the team here is as well trained as any therapist in a Sothys spa in New York or Paris. While you’re visiting Providenciales, don’t miss out on an op-portunity to visit an award-winning spa, featuring world-class prod-ucts and therapists, and scrumptious meals. You’ll come away feeling a little bit more philosophical, a little bit healthier, and a lot more re-laxed. If you get a Sothys facial, you’ll also look a little younger, and isn’t that priceless? I 83 reflecting pool to await your therapist. I always think of the Taj Mahal when I see the long reflecting pool bordered by water features and the individual treatment rooms on either side. The lounge chairs are under cover to protect you from the sun, and keep you nice and cool while you relax. It’s very peaceful, and can be made private, if you like, with the use of hanging curtains. I arrived for my appointment quite early, so I could really take advantage of this time. From the moment you enter the Spa court-yard, you are gradually separated from the anxieties of ‘real life’. By the time you are contemplating the reflecting pool, everything out-PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE REGENT PALMS Visit the Turks & Caicos Islands at www.WhereWhenHow.com SUMMER 2012 • • • • • Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
