Celeb Spa Favorites 'Sonya Dakar' and 'Somme' Create a Splash in TCI
Award-Winning ‘The Spa At The Palms’ Creates A Splash In Tci With The Arrival Of ‘Somme Institute’ And ‘Sonya Dakar’ - The Spa At The Palms Marks The First Non Us Spa To Carry Both Product Lines And Therapies
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS -- The Spa at The Palms, a highlight of the 72-suite resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands, and recipient of the 2006 World Travel Award for ‘Turks & Caicos Leading Spa Resort’, will add therapies and products from acclaimed beauty lines Somme Institute and Sonya Dakar in early Spring 2007. This marks a ‘first’ for the Caribbean for both highly coveted brands, which were...
Somme Institute’s much praised ‘MDT5’ product line comprises six highly-engineered vitamins linked to proteins following seven years of research with thousands of ingredients being tested on over 5,000 participants. The hugely popular five-step MDT5 has been designed to deliver hydration, repair sun damage and discoloration and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Products include a nourishing cleanser, gentle exfoliant, vitamin C serum, A-Bomb comprising vitamins A and E plus an SPF 30 Double Defense lotion.
Since 1971, Sonya Dakar’s products have been considered a well-kept secret of movie stars and Hollywood dignitaries. Based on the success of the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Beverly Hills, as well as Sonya Dakar Skin Care, The Spa at The Palms will be the first spa on Turks and Caicos to provide Sonya Dakar spa services and carry the Sonya Dakar skin care products. Spa aficionados at The Spa at The Palms will have access to numerous therapies from the Sonya Dakar line as well as the Beauty Boot Camp™ philosophy, a no-nonsense approach to skin care comprising two-step care: 1. Facial Fitness™ - a goal-oriented treatment designed to get skin in shape. Each treatment is customized to the client’s skin concerns using Sonya Dakar’s 6 skin care lines (acne, scarring, discoloration, irritation, anti-aging and maintenance). The result-oriented treatment involves cleansing, extraction, light exfoliation with pumpkin enzymes and treatment with a soft mask infused with essential oils and Blue Azulene extract to strengthen skin cells and improve elasticity. 2. Custom Green Tea Peel ™ - Sonya Dakar’s own customized acid peel. This treatment is key to enhancing the effect of the Facial Fitness. Using a patented deep-exfoliation technology fusing lactic acid, green tea and wheat grass, this custom blend is a delicate yet effective peel aimed to leave skin brighter and glowing.
Designed by Angel Stewart of Las Ventanas al Paraiso and Golden Door fame, The Spa at The Palms features traditional massages on unique Mediterranean Float Beds, as well as facials, scrubs, wraps and infusions using the Temple Spa (UK) product line. Healing traditions from a variety of cultures use strong Mediterranean inspiration, as well as the uniquely created ‘Zareeba’ therapy created by a Caribbean herbalist specifically for The Palms. Therapists at The Spa at The Palms offer ‘value added’ services during treatment times, continually working on guests. For example, once a face mask is applied, the therapist will then move onto the guest’s feet, scalp or shoulders for an unexpected treatment.
Inspired by the classic estates of Oliver Messel, The Palms is set amidst 12 acres of landscaped gardens at the center of world-renowned 12-mile Grace Bay Beach. Its Luxury Room, One-, Two- and Three- Bedroom Suites feature balconies or expansive terraces, marble floors, vaulted ceilings, custom-made mahogany furnishings, 300 thread-count Anichini linens and high-speed internet access. There are combination DVD and CD players in each suite, as well as kitchens with classic cabinetry, equipped with Viking appliances. Other features include a $1.8 million infinity pool; international cuisine at Parallel23 or Plunge restaurant and bar, with the choice of swim-up tables or a sunken dining room; and Conch Kritters Club for kids. On the beachfront, use of Hobie Cats, snorkel equipment, kayaks, windsurfs and floats are included in the room rate. Daily buffet breakfast is included in the price. For more information, a brochure or reservations, call 1-866-877-PALM (7256) or visit