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When the going gets tough, the tough get scrubbed, steamed, massaged, wrapped, and anointed with essential oils. With specialized treatments ranging from hot stone massages, to seaweed facials, to full-body detox treatments, the perfect urbanista oasis doesn’t get better than these upscale spas. Ready, set, ahhh…
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Spa at the Standard The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave., Venetian Islands, 305-673-1717 standardhotel.com/miami
The Draw: Think of the baths of the ancient Romans, Russians, and Turks. This contemporary spa takes a holistic and hydrotherapy-oriented approach that includes a Turkish-style hammam, an aroma steam room, a Finnish sauna, and herbal and mud baths.
The Scene: Water, water, water, inside and out, including a Roman waterfall hot tub, an arctic plunge pool, high-pressure jet streams, and a mud lounge. There’s also a yoga center, seven treatment rooms, and a menu of hydrotherapy treatments. Hot Tip: Among the many unusual treatments to try here is a skin-care regimen that employs different ingredients depending on the phase of the moon.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, South Beach The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Rd., South Beach, 786-276-4090 ritzcarlton.com
The Draw: You’ll find all the latest, directly from Paris: The spa features La Maison de Beauté Carita products, which take a holistic approach to beauty. Prada is also on the menu. The Scene: With an eye toward practical pampering, treatments at this 16,000-square-foot temple of beauty are geared toward dealing with South Beach excesses, through cleansing and massage therapies, Zen waters, pre- and post-sun facials, and a full range of grooming and glamour services. Hot Tip: Go all the way before a night on the town with the five-and-a-half-hour Avant SoBe treatment, followed by the three-hour Après SoBe detox therapy.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr., Brickell, 305-913-8288 mandarinoriental.com
The Draw: This gorgeous three-level holistic spa overlooking the water features a variety of treatments: Ayurvedic, Chinese, Balinese, Thai, and European, in splendid luxury. The Scene: Lots of Zen serenity in this 15,000-square-foot spa: Bamboo, rice paper, glass, and linen are part of the treatment room décor. The top floor houses six specially designed spa suites. Hot Tip: Top treatments include the Ayurvedic holistic body treatment and Balinese synchronized massage, for which you are advised to book well in advance on weekends.
