A key part of my experience when I'm on vacation? Massages. The service makes my anxiety melt away and fully transports my body and mind into relaxation mode. At the serene Atlantis Spa, I booked a hot stone massage that was just as enjoyable and transformative as usual — but they took it up a notch.
A floor-to-ceiling glass window in the massage room invited the outside in, making me feel like I was taking a nap in the middle of the forest. The natural surroundings instantly put me at ease and the massage only added to that sense of calm.
After the service, once I had emerged from the massage room, the spa staff performed a sage ceremony replete with drums and asked me to make a wish. (Obviously, I wished for more massages and less stress!)
