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| - I went to the Royal Palms for a conference hosted by IBM last week. We had a catered lunch in a small conference room which was delicious (an assortment of sandwiches and tossed salads, champagne, wine) while the guest speakers were presenting. The wait service was friendly and catered to every whim. One of the bartenders gladly offered to make me a mimosa when I was hesitant to go for champagne.
I also got a 90 minute deep tissue massage (current rate is $200) by Evan on a secluded balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains. I mentioned that I thought I had pulled my piriformis so he worked every muscle in my a$$ (yes, that's where it's located!) and even told me the names of all of them, hahaha. He asked about the amount of pressure, how I was feeling, etc. I felt extremely comfortable with him and he definitely fixed my piriformis! We had nice conversation until the pain ended and the relaxing began and I started to doze off.
We also received gift certificates for the shop in the spa. They have the usual type of products you would expect: body lotions, facial masks, candles, etc. I bought a strawberry and kiwi shower gel and lotion set which smells insanely delicious. (I think it actually put the idea of happy hour into my head...) I also loved one of their perfumes, but for a tiny travel size bottle I believe it was $50!
Everybody is very attentive and pretty hands off at the spa and you can relax indoors or out before or after your treatment(s). They provide big, comfy bath robes and slippers as well as lockers. The only complaint I have is they don't have a nice, private place to change your clothes. I changed mine in the restroom which has tile flooring, slats in the door so you're paranoid somebody can see in, and nowhere to hang up your clothing. But maybe I just missed private changing areas.
If you ever get a chance to spa here, do it!
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