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A Fishy Facial
Location: Vail, CO
Perhaps it's the thought of spreading something edible (that can cost upward of $300/ounce) on our faces, but this spa treatment seems the epitome of luxury. The treatment is said to reverse the signs of aging and increase hydration in mature skin types. In addition to marine caviar, the treatment ups the "wow" factor with the addition of vegetable "Botox" and crushed pearls.
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Goodbye, Cellulite
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Eliminate dead skin and stress with this treatment, which starts with a volcanic clay exfoliator. Next, a warm body mask containing active marine minerals and algae is applied head-to-toe, before you're wrapped up to let the ingredients soak in. The treatment is designed to "cleanse your lymphatic system and to flush out accumulated toxins, which are a common cause of cellulite, fluid retention or breakdown of connective tissue." After a quick shower, a contouring gel and firming lotion are applied to keep your skin toned and tight.
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Willy Wonka's Treat
Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico
This treatment is everything you've dreamed of getting for Valentine's Day rolled into one: a hot date, a relaxing massage and chocolate. Stomach grumbling yet? The meal, er, couples treatment starts with a full body exfoliation using natural cocoa, followed by a chocolate and coconut cream massage and a warm chocolate wrap. Why chocolate? The flavonoids in chocolate are said to increase blood flow and repair and prevent cell damage.
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Say Yes to O₂
Location: San Antonio, TX
Leave the spa with radiant, glowing skin after the Oxygen Perfecting Facial. This facial uses steam treatment, cleansing, double exfoliation and bursts of pure oxygen to prevent signs of aging. Your skin also benefits from a boost of hydration thanks to the glacier water and organic Edelweiss flower extract used.
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A Buzz-Worthy Polish
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Polish off your trip to Italy with locally harvested Millefiori crystalized honey, combined with Castello di Casole Olive Oils in a nourishing body treatment. The accompanying massage is performed with long strokes, encouraging greater absorption of the ultra-hydrating ingredients. Bonus: Honey is also known to be soothing on acne, rosacea or eczema.
These insanely indulgent spas are home to treatments so luxe and unbelievable, we're creating a whole new category for our list of bucket lists -- the spa treatments you've gotta try before you die. If you don't want to add at least one to your lifetime bucket list, you're not dreaming big enough.
