If you thought you were spoiling yourself with your monthly massage sessions, think again. Hotels around the world are taking pampering to an extreme new level of luxury with ridiculously indulgent spa treatments so over the top, they're practically (and in some cases literally) gilded. We rounded up the most lavish, luxury-drenched spa treatments from five-star hotels around the globe - because it's never too early to start vacation planning.
Have you ever dreamed of having your own private spa island where you can spend your days luxuriating in coddling beauty treatments? Rosewood Mayakoba’s luxurious spa, Sense, is the next-best thing. Located on its own island, reachable by footbridge and completely integrated with the tropical setting, Sense houses 12 treatment villas where guests can splurge with treatments like the Kuxtal Sensory Garden Ritual. The treatment starts with a traditional Mayan blessing ritual performed by a local shaman to restore energy and well being. After the one-on-one blessing, guests pluck fresh herbs from the resort’s private garden to be bended with the oils used in their massage treatment.
The Kuxtal Sensory Garden Ritual, $540 for 3 hours, Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
