Scott Kawasaki holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
18.12.2023 - 07:21 / forbes.com
Simply saying the word “spa” can conjure memories of pleasurable massages, relaxing music, candlelit soaks, rejuvenating smells, and renewing saunas. They’re places of sanctuary that delight the senses. Giving the spa enthusiast in your life a gift from one of their favorite spas can bring them joy and excitement during the holidays and throughout the coming year. There’s something for every spa lover on this list, so read on to find a last-minute gift for most gift-giving budgets.
Archipelago’s delightful lotions, candles, and fragrances are used in many luxury spas. This lotion is scented with a blend of five essential oils: lavender, bergamot, lemon, orange, and eucalyptus. It’s formulated to moisturize and soothe the skin, and it helps provide an overall sensory experience to enhance relaxation and comfort. Shop Now: Archipelago, $34
The spa at Ireland’s Adare Manor is legendary, and the unique scents in this gift set can inspire special memories if you are shopping for someone who has visited this luxury resort. The atmosphere of Adare Manor is captured in each present in this gift set. It includes a scented, hand-poured candles, the Adare Manor signature scent diffuser, and the Adare Manor signature scent linen spray. Shop Now: Adare Manor, €185.00 EUR
The pleasurable scents at the Woodlands Spa in Pennsylvania’s luxury, five-star resort Nemacolin enhances each enjoyable treatment. With this relaxation candle, the recipient can set the scene for luxurious spa treatments in their own home. It’s made of 100-percent soy, and the candle’s heavenly Neroli and sandalwood scents are very relaxing. Shop Now: Nemacolin, $50
Here’s something travelers can enjoy at home and in hotel rooms. The PALLAS portable spa kit is sold at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California. The spa kit includes five travel-sized spa essentials from PALLAS' top notch product line, and they come in a pink bag that easily fits in a suitcase or backpack. The kit includes a cleanser, mask, serum, moisturizer, and day cream. Shop Now: PALLAS, $119
Used at the HigherDOSE spa in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, the HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket bring the spa experience into your home. It empowers you to experience the benefits of the spa’s own infrared sauna sessions. It heats the body and boosts circulation. This sauna blanket is a great fit for spa lovers who are serious about wellness and relaxation. Shop Now: HigherDOSE, $699
Aromatherapy Associates products can be found in luxury spas in many countries around the world, and this bath and shower oil was inspired by the traditional Japanese art of “forest bathing”. It’s ideal for using before or after a meditation to help one better visualize relaxing in a tranquil
Scott Kawasaki holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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