Bring the spa home for the holidays with these tips from the experts at celeb-fave getaways Mandarin Oriental and Prestige at the Palazzo.
First, make a few adjustments around the house to create a relaxing atmosphere in your home. Denise Vitiello, director of the spa at Mandarin Oriental in New York (Robert Pattinson and Kylie Minogue stay there!), suggests involving all of the senses.
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Engage the sense of touch and throw on soft slippers or a pair of fluffy socks and a robe. “Whatever feels good and comfortable,” Vitiello tells UsMagazine.com.
Then create a soothing atmosphere to look at with dimmed lights and plenty of plants or flowers. “Cut flowers provide relaxing visual stimulation,” says Vitiello.
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Breathe in a calming scent with the help of aromatherapy candles. Or mimic the smells of home-cooking by adding a few drops of rosemary oil to a small pot of boiling water. “Everyone associates scents with different things so choose whatever scent transports you to a relaxing state,” Vitiello explains to Us.
Put your phone on silent and listen to a relaxing playlist on your iPod. Consider ambient tunes or sounds from nature like trickling water.
Then sip on a comforting beverage like tea, hot cocoa, warm milk or wine.
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Once the atmosphere is set, play up the traditional bath time with one of these variations offered at the Prestige at The Palazzo in Las Vegas:
Ciocclato Bath
Create a truly decadent experience with a sweet, chocolate-scented milk bath. Die-hard chocoholics can add an assortment of truffles and a chocolate martini on the side.Phantom Bath
Play music from “The Phantom of the Opera” and light candles. Sprinkle rose petals into the tub, add rose-infused body oil, and serve Champagne and truffles.Yellow Ducky Bath
Have fun in the tub by throwing in a rubber ducky and adding fruit punch-scented bubble bath. Set out a glass of chocolate milk and a plate of cookies for snack time.
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