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Turn off your cell phones and just RELAX!

Going to a spa is on my list of favorite things to do! It doesn’t matter if it’s a destination spa or a day spa where I live–I love it all!

I have been to spas in Asia, Europe, Australia, South America, North America and on the high seas. And spas keep getting better and better — providing more ambiance and exotic services. They rarely disappoint.

I spent some time recently at Drift Spas at the Palms in Las Vegas. With its vaulted ceilings, a co-ed hammam, crystal clear pools, chocolate brown walls, and large blue glass doors everywhere, this spa retreat is stunning. There was a quiet room that had latest magazines to read, fresh fruit, trail mix and high-end quality tea to enjoy. A great place to just sit and unwind.

But my fellow spa-goers have been disenchanting lately.

The Drift Spas has a women’s-only hot tub, sauna and steam room complete with cold plunge pool. And as I was enjoying my spa time, a woman turned around in the hot tub and I could see that she was holding her cell phone to her head. I was stunned. She continued to talk on for 15 minutes while I (tried to) enjoy the sauna and plunge pool.

Shortly before I left for the quiet room, I noticed another woman sitting on the lounge chair texting away. I really could ‘t believe it. A spa is a place to relax and enjoy and get away from all that. To unplug! It’s a place to focus on you! Right?

While I was getting dressed, a woman had her gear sprawled all over the only plush round bench in the change room. She was sitting on the bench naked, texting away, unconcerned that I had nowhere to sit and put on my shoes — as she changed the world. Well, she definitely changed my world. From now on I only want to go to cell phone-free spas. Spas that respect the integrity of what it means to go to a spa.

– Margaret

Spa Etiquette

Can I use my cell phone/blackberry in the spa?

“To preserve our relaxing spa environment, we kindly ask that you please refrain from cell phone and blackberry use while visiting our facilities.”

The Good Spa

Posted by Margaret Page in Newsletters.