Mother’s Day recently passed, and Father’s Day will be here before we know it. With these important days as well as summer vacation upon us, it’s a great time to start thinking about how to pamper those we love (or perhaps ourselves). With that in mind, I’ve picked out a few noteworthy spa vacations in Latin America for this week’s travel deals. Hilton Hotels steps up with some especially tasty sounding spa treatment options in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Argentina, while Alsol Hotels & Resorts brings some chocolate to the table in the Dominican Republic.
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Alsol Hotels & Resorts
Dominican Republic
The Deal: Chocolate Body Wrap
What Makes it Cool: The Dominican Republic is one of the top exporters of cocoa in the Caribbean, Sanctuary Spa at Alsol Hotels & Resorts, has created an indulgent Chocolate Body Wrap to enjoy the delicious cocoa without any of the calories. The treatment begins with a chocolate and mint exfoliation, followed by a warm chocolate wrap. The skin is then finished with a veil of chocolate moisturizer for deep nourishment. The cost is $155 for 50 minutes.
Info & Reservations: www.alsolresorts.com
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Hilton Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Deal: Chocolate Spa
What Makes it Cool: After a soothing bath salt whirlpool session and a few minutes in a calming oxygen cabin at this Argentina hotel, guests enjoy a 50-minute cocoa massage or facial, followed by an enriching hair treatment with chocolate products. This four-hour aromatic experience is available for $99. Room rates start at $189 per night.
Info & Reservations: www.buenosaires.hilton.com
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Hilton Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico
The Deal: Mezcal Herb Spa Retreat
What Makes it Cool: A Mexican spa tradition, this 60-minute treatment purifies the skin with an energizing massage using medicinal native herbs, for $115. Room rates at this upscale Mexico hotel start at $119 per night.
Info & Reservations: www.hiltonmexicocity.com
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Caribe Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Deal: Ice Cream Pedicure
What Makes it Cool: Spatourage at Caribe Hilton’s Olas Spa is a multi-day spa experience that includes daily spa treatments and a personal entourage of spa consultants to select the right treatments for individual needs. Spa package rates at this Puerto Rico hotel, including accommodations, start at $284 per night. Room only rates start at $99 per night.
Info & Reservations: www.caribehilton.com