While maintaining discipline is the only way to make sure you're working on your resolutions past March, self-care is of the utmost importance. And after the stress that comes with the end of the year, taking time to relax is crucial. To ease the transition between the holidays and the new year, South Florida spas are adding a twist to their traditional treatments by incorporating holiday-inspired ingredients including pumpkin, peppermint, mocha, and cranberry to heighten the feelings of relaxation.
If you're looking to reinvigorate after all the holiday
1. aLaya Spa. Feel warm all over with
2. Diplomat Spa. Escape to this luxury oceanfront sanctuary for a 50-minute pumpkin spice pedicure combining clove and cinnamon to relieve inflammation and pumpkin as an exfoliate. Ingredients are polished away with natural oils ($85). Soothe the skin and boost collagen production with a pumpkin enzyme facial ($175) or unwind with the All Spice Body Scrub as you experience the energizing scents of nutmeg, clove, pumpkin, and ginger. Through January 31 at 3555 S Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954-602-6000; diplomatresort.com.
3. Heavenly Spa. This Fort Lauderdale spa is kicking off the new year with special offerings including a nourishing body massage to replenish dry, parched skin affected by the winter or too many days in the sun. The 50-minute treatment includes dry body brushing to exfoliate and a
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