Pluff Mud from the May River is blended and applied after an invigorating full body exfoliation, followed by a therapeutic soak in ocean-inspired, mineral rich botanicals at Spa Montage in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina.
Succumb to an “extreme spa,” alternating heat (eucalyptus-infused steam room, giant hot tub or sauna) with a quick cold-water plunge and then a required rest to round out your experience. Spa Montage is a 13,000-square-foot comprehensive spa that will leave you a mere puddle of happiness.
Body treatments include the Carolina Kur Experience with exfoliation, a full body mud masque, soak, and massage. Facials for men, women, and teens will target cellular rejuvenation with hydrating collagen enhancements and advanced skincare technology. Couples who want to chill together can book the May River Renewal, 2 1/2 hours with exfoliation, a soak, and Heart of the Bluff Massage.
To the mountains!
Rugged on the outside, and luxe on the inside, The Swag is a magical mountaintop Relais & Chateau resort at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina where you’ll meet the most interesting people and find the calm you’ve been craving.
Luxurious guest rooms in the inn and lovely private cottages dotting the rolling property have wood fireplaces (fire starters and plenty of seasoned wood are staples) and swoon-worthy bathrooms. Be sure to book a room with a copper soaking tub, steam shower, sauna, and outdoor shower.
After a day of hiking (hundreds of miles of national park are steps away from The Swag’s dog trot), retreat to your own room for a nap or wander down the hill to The Still Spa. Massages from 60 to 90 minutes and signature facials are choreographed for each guest. The Detoxifying Mud Wrap starts with a gentle dry brush exfoliation (like a lullaby) that stimulates circulation, promotes lymph flow, and smoothes the skin. A warm clay cocoon, steam shower, and healing herbal body oil treatment follow.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
477 Mt Pelia Rd, Bluffton, SC
Montage.com/palmettobluff
The Swag
2300 Swag Rd, Waynesville, NC
TheSwag.com
Be sure to book a room with a copper soaking tub, steam shower, sauna, and outdoor shower.