Superstars of the - 5

The Toronto Sun n Wednesday, august 21, 2013
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Superstars of the
ANNA HOBBS
Special to the Toronto Sun
Book yourself in for a couple of
precious hours. Opt for a weekend
getaway. Or go all out with a “wellness vacation.” The best spas offer
an oasis that gives mind and body an
opportunity to connect. Yet, as in so
much of life, there are good spas and
not-so-good spas.
Now 5-Star Spas, a national
umbrella association committed to
ensuring superior service and top
notch surroundings, is a sure way
to tell them apart. Members have
been assessed by two independent inspectors and have met over 80
stringent, quality standards. Accreditation means they are committed to
providing clients with an incomparable experience.
Here are the initial 10 that have
received 5-Star endorsement.
1.
FAyezSpA, LONdON, ONt.
this award-winner is a
retreat for skin, body, hair
and wellness, staffed by 45
of London’s very best aestheticians,
therapists and stylists. “We’re
committed to exceeding clients’
expectations,” says owner Fayez
tamba. It’s worth the drive — from
anywhere — to enjoy the ultimate fullday retreat.
2.
CLArAmOuNt INN & SpA,
pICtON, ONt.
a beautifully appointed
country inn with a wellnessfocused spa menu developed by owner
and family physician dr. norah Rogers.
along with traditional spa services, she
endorses the dr. Kneipp philosophy of
hot and cold water treatments. go for
the serenity sampler or the signature
Lomi Lomi massage.
torontosun.
com/spas
Spa Eastman’s
setting, above,
on 132 beautiful
hectares in Quebec’s
Eastern Townships
make it an ideal spot
to nourish body and
soul. When it comes
to body treatments,
Toronto’s Elizabeth
Milan Spa, left, has
always been on the
cutting edge.
3.
eLIzABetH mILAN
SpA, tOrONtO
elizabeth Milan has been
on the leading edge of spa
treatments for more than 32 years,
travelling the world in search of
exemplary products and practices,
bringing the best back to her
Fairmont Royal york hotel location.
she recently completed a course in
skin and body treatments for cancer
patients. another highlight: the
Balinese Body treatment.
4.
HeALtH WINdS
SpA, tOrONtO
For health-conscious men
and women, this serene,
sophisticated, mid-town retreat has
long been the choice for wellness and
relaxation. Physicians recommend
the spa’s cancer recovery therapies,
health assessments and nutritional
counselling. a new offering:
Hydrotherapy massage.
5.
SpA eAStmAN,
eAStmAN, Que.
For 35 years spa
eastman, located on 132
beautiful hectares in the eastern
townships, has combined a
complete menu of spa treatments
with a comprehensive program
of relaxation techniques, fitness,
healthy gourmet food and superb
accommodation. Check in for a few
days or a week to do both body and
spirit an unforgettable favour.
6.
tHe SpA At tHe OLd
mILL, tOrONtO
set in a patch of urban
woods within a tudor-style
heritage property, clients discover a
sanctuary in the heart of the city —
the epitome of elegant surroundings,
superb therapists and exceptional
service. go for the signature
treatment Collagen Plus Oxygen
Infusion and its guaranteed results.
7.
LANgdON HALL,
CAmBrIdge, ONt.
8.
tHe SpA At HOCkLey
VALLey reSOrt,
awards galore have been
heaped on this divine Relais
and Chateau country inn. their
seamless service will only get better
when construction of their new,
expanded spa is completed. Opt for
the signature service — a two-hour
Bliss energizing treatment or a thai
massage.
OrANgeVILLe, ONt.
tucked away upstairs in a
contemporary, sport-centric inn, the
spa’s elegant, feminine decor is a
delightful surprise, offering instant
relaxation. traditional spa services are
delivered with care and attention. go
for a facial or the aromaflex and Foot
Reflexology.
9.
SILVery BLue ButterFLy,
OAkVILLe, ONt.
With a full spa menu and
an appealing gift shop, this
1,115-square-metre extravaganza
manages to be both spacious and
personal, accommodating individuals,
couples or a group equally well. go
with the love or your life for a couples
massage or a gaggle of girlfriends for
a mani/pedi outing.
10.
SCApe, mOuNt
pLeASANt, ONt.
In the charming village
near Brantford, dramatic
black and white decor adorning a
unique eight-sided house provides the
sophisticated backdrop for a full range
of treatments delivered with generous
helpings of tLC. My favourite? the
thai stem Massage.
Need tO kNOW
For more information about
Canada’s top-rated spas, visit
5starspas.ca.