R&R… and Romance!

by Rachel Watkins | Modern Luxury Dallas magazine | January 27, 2012

Fall in love with this lineup of Valentine’s Day-inspired luxuries.

Grab your significant other and get set to float. From Feb. 11-19, Adrift Float Spa’s Couple’s Floats will come equipped with some very crucial accoutrements, in addition to the cushy robe, slippers, underwater color and music therapy: Champagne, roses and chocolate. The flotation process, lying suspended and seemingly weightless in salt water, encourages a state of complete physical and mental relaxation. Lovely! 8315 Preston Road, 214.363.5628, adriftfloatspa.com

Instead of dinner and a movie, try Thai for Two (Feb. 11) at Exhale. No pad Thai here, but do expect a taste of Thai stretching that incorporates yoga, acupressure and relaxation. And it just so happens to be the perfect partner activity, which makes it a great date for you and your significant other. 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, 214.370.5800, exhalespa.com

Hiatus Spa + Retreat gets in on the sweetheart action with Valentine’s packages, available through Feb. 28. From the Lover’s Trio ($289)—it’s quite the threesome with a massage, facial and mani-pedi—to the 100% Pure Love ($389), a 4.5 hour-long indulge session with a body glow renewal, featuring ylang ylang and rose essential oils, an 80-minute massage and a skin-perfecting facial and peel, plus a mani-pedi. Pining for spa time for two? Then, go for the Love on the Rocks ($379), a couple’s service with a 60-minute hot stone retreat and a hot stone pedicure, all topped off with flutes of bubbly. Inwood Village, 5560 W. Lovers Lane, 214.352.4111, hiatusspa.com

Treat yourself or someone else to The Spa at Equinox’s Cupid-approved packages. We heart the new Strawberry Facial: The fruit contains a high level of vitamins and natural alpha hydroxy acid, which aids skin renewal for a smoother, more youthful complexion. Of course, there’s always the Chocolate Facial with a mask containing milk protein, cocoa extract and aloe leaf extract to moisturize and improve skin’s elasticity and texture. And, one can never go wrong with a deep-tissue massage. Valentine’s Day 50-minute Chocolate or Strawberry Facial three-pack, $390; Valentine’s Day 50-minute deep tissue massage three-pack, $285; Valentine’s Day 50-minute Chocolate or Strawberry Facial three-pack and 50-minute deep tissue massage three-pack, $675. 4023 Oak Lawn Ave., 214.443.9009; 8611 Hillcrest Road, 214.265.5512, equinox.com

Dark chocolate is not only good for your heart and your health (in moderation!), it’s good for your skin, too. Save the calories and capitalize on the sweet treat’s antioxidant-rich nutrients with The Skin Care Professionals’ Chocolate Decadence Facial. The 50-minute treatment facilitates toning and deep cleansing of clogged pores and is topped off with a gentle cleanse using oatmeal, honey and coconut milk that exfoliates and replenishes moisture. Sounds like one delicious glow. 9301 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 551, 214.754.9001, theskincareprofessionals.com