Find Desert Spa Bliss at Alvadora Spa

The Royal Palms in Phoenix, Arizona truly is unique in that it offers tranquil and beautiful surroundings that make you feel as if you have taken a step back to nature and old world charm. You will find professional and attentive staff surrounded in a peaceful and relaxing ambiance that allows you to leave the stress of the city behind.

This Sonoran Desert jewel, rimmed by the golden rocks of Camelback Mountain is filled with everything from historical treasures to present day trophies and when it's time for a little pampering, I head to the Alvadora Spa where a poised attention to detail meets my every need.

Beyond the posh boutique is where the magic begins. I'm welcomed into a spa suite that has three zen-like outdoor elements - a haven of hydrotherapy. I immediately fall in love with Lara, a young massage therapist, and during the next ninety minutes, while she personalizes the Signature Citrus Ritual, I succumb to bodily pleasures. The experience begins with the vichy shower where my body is exfoliated with Lara's delicate and intuitive hands. During this process, I'll decrease my toxic overload and accrue a little more vitality. Increased energy levels, circulation, blood flow are just a few listed benefits of this incredible ritual. I'm sold.

She lathers and slathers with delicately-scented essential oils that instantly replenish my skin. Her proficient and rhythmic strokes effectively unravel every tight, gnarled muscle and revitalize my sluggish circulation. The pressures of life soon dissipate, and I float in and out of trance-land. I'm not totally sure, but I think the occasional moan escapes from my mouth. I'm then invited to relax in a fireside lounge, where incandescent lighting accompanies a flickering flame and healthy refreshments hydrate and detoxify. By the end of the treatment, my entire body feels renewed and I stroll away wearing a dreamy gaze.

This sanctuary's spa menu offers unrivaled delights that will satisfy any spa aficionado. As well as everything from hot stones to body wraps, there are therapies that specifically detoxify, exfoliate and penetrate. Every one of these spa sensations will revitalize your external sense of well-being and restore an internal sense of energy.'

The best part of spa going at The Royal Palms? Dining at legendary T. Cook's afterward. Best. Burger. Ever.

The Royal Palms

5200 East Camelback Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Ph: 602.840.3610 | Fax: 602.840.6927
Reservations: 800.672.6011

By Si Si Penaloza, Editorial Director, WOMAN.ca

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