Sunscape The Beach gave a whole new meaning to the word spa when it opened little under a year ago with its exclusive Spa Wellness Circuit, a hydrodynamic amble through jet and cascading water massages, contrasting dry saunas, steam baths, iced pools and biothermic sensation showers, while fusing aromatic scents to stimulate and relax. In addition [...]
This 1,800 square foot spa den is the Caribbean outpost for the same group responsible for renowned luxury spas such as the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai and the Soneva Gili in the Maldives – just two examples why readers of Conde Nast Traveler often single out Six Senses Spas among the best in the world. As [...]
This massive spa is just off the resort’s grand lobby in a two-story colonial-styled building with its own private aromatic garden and flowing water fountain at the center. The last time EDS staffers popped in for a spot check it was pouring buckets outside, so the atmosphere in the spa was not the usual tranquil haven [...]
This intimate spa sits daintily in a perfectly manicured garden with a small man-made lake at the center, the little footbridge leading from the gazebo hydrotherapy area to the detached outdoor treatment cabins lending a Japanese flair. En suite hydrotherapy rooms are spacious enough to accommodate a good-sized tub, massage table, private showers and then some. [...]
A requisite for wanna be blushing brides-to-be, Virginia Spa combines several skin rejuvenation and relaxation treatments for head-to-toe beauty on the big day. Pampering can start as far as three weeks in advance with packages like the Día de Venus with herbal steam bath and exfoliating body scrub followed by Vichy shower and full body massage [...]
This long-established day spa is a magnet for the city’s yuppie crowd, set in a contemporary building shared between a popular membership gym and au currant lounge popular on the nightclub circuit. The rooms are somewhat tight, but the attentive and capable therapists more than make up for that minor shortcoming, as do the vegetated relaxation [...]
This store sells crafts ranging from T-shirts stamped with themes relating to the Dominican Republic, to paintings and carved wooden sculptures, to inexpensive jewelry made from amber and other common Dominican stones. (Photos: Alejandro Díaz)
This curio’s shop displays handmade cigars and accoutrements necessary for lighting up alongside exotic woodcarvings depicting male figures beating on drums, faceless ceramic statues, and other bric-a-brac interesting to the leisure shopper. An assortment of foreign-language magazines and newspapers are also available.
The swimsuits and inexpensive resort wear sold here get you into the joie de vivre spirit of Playa Caberete. Shoppers will also find inspiration for gift ideas, including wooden jigsaw jewelry boxes that also make great toys for toddlers. (Photos: Alejandro Díaz)
After fitting out in the perfect ensemble from Mediterraneo, march down to this sister shop packed wall-to-wall with shoes by leading designers. Marc Jacobs, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Alessandro del Acqua, Robeto Cavalli, and Guiseppi Zanotti are just a few of the recognized brands. (Photos: Jonathan Prime)