With both Mother’s and Father’s Day approaching, we’re sharing some local spa experiences you can gift that beloved parental figure in your life. Because silent-ish time alone is one of the best gifts.
City Editor Bailey here. I might not be (I’m definitely not) a real parent. But sometimes one does need to unwind from the grind of being a single dog mom to an escape artist/chocolate lab.
I left said chocolate lab, Sage, at home and headed to the Pink Lady to test out one of the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Spa’s new offerings.
What’s on the lineup? Fittingly, the Vinoy is offering a Mother’s Day Serenity Escape spa package, plus a Summer Local Spa Package, Moonglow Facial, and Golden Age Facial. Sound good to you? Keep reading for a peek at the treatment...
Under the moon glow
The experience kicked off with a wait in the Restoration Hardware-esque lounge for my service. I tucked myself under the furry throw and resisted the urge to look at the tag.
I opted for the spa’s seasonal offering, a Moonglow Facial. The Vinoy says the 50-minute Crystal Charged Knesko Mask “boosts circulation, collagen, and elasticity, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
I loved the medley of scents of the Naturopathica products — especially the Manuka honey cleansing balm. I know it reset my skin from the St. Pete sweat, but it also felt like dipping my face in a honey jar. One of my reoccurring dreams.
I have pretty sensitive skin, but I only felt some light tingling from the pumpkin purifying enzyme peel. But my favorite part might have been dissociating during the facial massage with a carrot seed soothing facial oil, which also thoroughly depuffed my always sugar-inflamed skin.
The spa allows guests to use the sauna, Jacuzzi, and relaxation area until 9 p.m. So make sure to pack a swimsuit and a fresh change of clothes. I will be bringing my swimsuit for round two — after which they will have to forcibly remove me from the Jacuzzi.
Other local spas to try
SOHO Wellness & Med Spa | Tampa + Wesley Chapel | Facials, massages, peels, med spa treatments, saunas
Beauty Bungalow | St. Pete | Facials
Spa Jardin | Tampa | Massages, facials, manicures + pedicures
Essentials South Tampa | Tampa | Massages, facials, peels, waxing, saunas
InnoVitale Spa | St. Pete | Massages, manicures + pedicures, facials, waxing, eyebrows and lashes
