THE SPA AT SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT IN FLORIDA OFFERS RENOURISHING EXPERIENCE IN A TROPICAL PARADISE

The tropical ambiance of the Gulf of Mexico combines with healing sea-based treatments to give guests of the award-winning Spa at Sanibel Harbour Resort a renourishing and relaxing experience.

Named one of the Top 10 Spa Resorts in the U.S. by CondГ© Nast Traveler, the 85-acre Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is situated on a private peninsula overlooking Sanibel and Captiva islands. Dedicated to providing a rejuvenating experience for its guests, the spa was recently restored with inspiration from its natural seaside setting. Soothing water sculptures along with natural and botanical accents provide tropical-inspired, state-of-the-art therapies that offer serenity and rejuvenation.

The 40,000-square-foot facility includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, expert instruction, and 28 treatment rooms with more than 60 treatments.
A rotating schedule of exercise classes includes yoga, stretching, total body conditioning, aerobic power splash in the spa?s heated pool, low impact aerobics, cardio classes, step, solid abs, fitness boxing and tai chi.
Massage treatments include choices of Swedish, aromatherapy and the popular hot stone massage. For the ultimate in relaxation, guests may enjoy a session in the BETAR (Bio Energetic Transduction Aided Resonance) sound bed, where they float blissfully on a geodesic-domed platform with surround-sound music. One of only 16 in the world, the bed creates energy wave impulses with aromatherapy to provide a holistic, total-body experience.

The Caloosa Experience reflects a new spa trend offering the opportunity to apply body care treatments in the private intimate setting of a specially designed steam chamber.

The Spa at Sanibel Harbour Resort offers a full line of shell-based, custom-blended skin care products that have been created to provide multi-layered moisturizing. The Mango Salt Glow, Sea Shell Body Scrub and Sea Botanical Wrap are examples of the sea-based treatments that honor the Calusa Indians who inhabited this area centuries ago, utilizing their deep knowledge of nature and the sea for healing.

A wide selection of beauty and body care treatments including facials, salt glows, body wraps, manicures and pedicures, as well as salon services are customized to the needs of each guest by a staff professional.

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa has earned the AAA Four-Diamond Award for 12 consecutive years, and is one of the newest members of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide portfolio. Recently refurbished, the resort offers 400 spacious rooms and suites with breathtaking views of Sanibel and Captiva islands.

Amenities include a championship tennis complex, bayside beach and marina offering a variety of daily cruises and watersports, supervised children?s programs, nearby golf courses and complimentary shuttle to Sanibel Island?s famous beaches and attractions.

Dining options include the Courtside Steakhouse with a legendary steakhouse ambiance and 1,200-bottle wine cellar. Charley?s Cabana Bar offers an island happy-hour spirit with views and a selection of flatbreads and tapas. Recalling the ambiance of an old seaside plantation library, The Banyan Room brings guests the flavors of the Mediterranean.

A family-friendly seafood restaurant, the Tarpon House offers relaxing, waterfront views. The Sanibel Harbour Princess, a private 100-foot yacht, features nightly sunset dinner cruises and Sunday brunch cruises.

For more information and reservations, call (239) 466-4000, (800) 767-7777, visit www.sanibel-resort.com or contact a travel professional.

July 27, 2005   Posted in: United States SouthEast