S
pas have long been considered a
luxury, once-upon-a-time viewed as
places reserved for and frequented
only by those whose fi nances
would allow such indulgences of time and
extravagance. But as times have changed, so,
too, has the wider public perception of spas,
bringing with that shift in mindset a whole
new sense of purpose for spas, redefi ning
the industry as something offering far more
than pure pampering and extravagance.
Naturally, the desire to be cared for and
looked after, to be swept away into a sea of
calm and relaxation—if only for a few sweet
hours at a time—is always a priority and a
driving force. But with a new approach to
true, whole mind-and-body rejuvenation,
spas like Serenity by the Sea at Hilton
Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa are
shifting the waters to provide guests the
beautiful pearl of holistic health.
Located within the sumptuous and
glittering towers of the Hilton Sandestin
Beach Golf Resort, Serenity by the Sea Spa
features a salon equipped with hairstyling
and makeup chairs and a lounge-like
manicure and pedicure room, in addition to
boasting everything imaginable for creating
a complete experience for mind, body, and
soul. Within its 14,500 square feet, the spa
also holds a total of 16 treatment rooms
offering every type of service—from facials
and body wraps to waxing and massages—
each space providing calm serenity and
undeniable elegance that is a refl ection of the
Hilton hallmark or unsurpassed excellence.
As one might expect, it is the spa’s services
themselves that set it apart from others
in the area, offering an impressive range
of rejuvenating treatments for both men
and women created with the sole focus
of bringing nothing but the best—and
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| story by
Liesel Schmidt
Floating in
a Sea of
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