Locally-sourced, seasonal and eco-friendly. These buzzwords have taken over the spa (and, quite frankly, travel) industries in recent years. Lake Austin Spa Resort melds all three into one specialty “Best of the Southwest” treatment ($195) that is sure to tickle the fancy of any spa lover. Drawing on the abundant local mesquite’s natural anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties, the treatment begins with a sugar scrub that gently polishes and refreshes with mesquite honey and mesquite meal enriched with jojoba oil and pure sugar. After a shower, your skin is soothed and protected with an application of honey and orange blossom body lotion. While you’re swathed in a warm wrap, your hair and scalp are treated with a Desert Dew conditioning treatment and your feet will be soothed with ginger tea tree mango butter foot cream.
But such pampering doesn’t always have to be bank-breaking. Book a two-night stay for two at this #1 Conde Nast-rated spa and recieve 50% off the second person’s rate from now until January 7, 2011.
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