Couples Painted in Chocolate, Cocooned at Amelia Island’s Ritz-Carlton Spa

Unique, intimate Valentine’s experience at Spa.

Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, Florida
Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, Florida at Summer Beach
Romantic chocolate and pomegranate spa treatment draws couples closer, literally.

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 27, 2011) — What’s your idea of a perfect union? If it involves chocolate and snuggling close with your valentine, you might like what Amelia Island’s Ritz has to offer.

For a unique and intimate Valentine’s experience, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, located on this barrier island in northeast Florida, is offering “The Couples Chocolate and Pomegranate Wrap.” This special two and one-half hour session includes a soothing bath for two, the Chocolate-Pomegranate Wrap, a warm scalp massage and a body massage. During the wrap, the couple is cocooned together in a thermal blanket to let the warm, chocolate mask penetrate the skin. The result of the entire experience, says Spa Director, Tina Crawford “is soft, smooth skin with a hint of chocolate aroma, a natural aphrodisiac.”

At the start of this luxurious Valentine’s experience, the couple is escorted to a private spa suite where there is a one-of-kind treatment table for two. The treatment begins with a “Honey Vanilla Milk Bath” to relax the muscles and soften the skin. The bath includes underwater, chromatic lights designed to draw the couple into a deeper level of relaxation. After the bath, the couple returns to the treatment table where two therapists work side-by-side to apply a pomegranate sugar exfoliation and paraffin to warm the hands and feet. Next, comes the ultimate spa moment when the couples bodies are painted in chocolate and wrapped together allowing body heat to penetrate the chocolate deeper into the pores. While the couple is cocooned, the two therapists apply a warm oil scalp massage. At the end of the wrap, the couples use the in-room, multi-array shower and return for an invigorating body massage.

Afterwards, it is a retreat to a co-ed relaxation lounge to linger fireside. Couples also get to use the posh amenities at the spa for the remainder of the day. Says Crawford, “When the couple departs from their day of unity, they feel as if they have been to another world. It is a world that centers entirely on them.” The two and one-half hour “Chocolate and Pomegranate Wrap” experience is priced at $650 per couple.

Also check out other Valentine’s Day gifts and gift certificates from the Spa for your honey. Call the Ritz-Carlton Spa at 904-277-1087 or visit their website at www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is Northeast Florida’s premiere oceanfront resort. Known for its unique natural beauty and warm Southern charm, this luxury resort is home to the award-winning restaurant, Salt, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island, named one of the top spas in the world by the readers of Conde? Nast Traveler. Featured amenities include three pools, on-site golf, fitness center, children’s recreation programs, and 444 guest rooms with private balcony and a view of the Atlantic coastline. For reservations, please call The Ritz-Carlton toll-free at (800) 241-3333 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.