Playing at the Glamorous New Eau Spa by Cornelia in Palm Beach

Published Feb. 3, 2010 at 4:55 p.m.
Playing at the Glamorous New Eau Spa by Cornelia in Palm Beach
by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider

There were six people in white robes sipping champagne and nibbling healthy hors d'oeuvres chatting away and laughing together when I entered the room. It was a real 'social spa-ing' scene. All had just finished their spa treatments and I was the last one to join the group.


We were in one of the garden villas (see photo) at the glamorous and playful Eau Spa by Cornelia at the Ritz Carlton in Palm Beach, Florida. I, too, was in a white robe having just received a Cornelia facial from JoAnn - an aesthetician from Poland - who had given me one of the best facials I have ever experienced. My husband (who was also one of the white-robed ones) immediately noticed that my skin was glowing - and everyone else chimed in that I looked radiant. That's when you know a facial (and the Cornelia products used) has done its magic!

We were a mix of New Beauty Magazine folks and key executives from SpaFinder (more in a future blog about what we were celebrating!) who greeted me. All of us had just experienced the hip new Eau Spa that recently changed management companies...They brought in the experts (previously from the posh Cornelia Day Resort in Manhattan) to give the spa the same attention to detail for which Cornelia was always known.


Here is my report card on the Eau Spa by Cornelia at the Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach: highs and lows:
Highs:

1. - Making a wish and placing it in the wishing well


2. - Mini chocolate cupcakes in the relaxation lounge


3. - Large blanket/towels to cozy up with on the outdoor sofas (see photo)

- Heated loungers in the Jacuzzi area

- A Jacuzzi that had strong jets!

- Lockers that were large and spacious

- Sparkly pillows

- Outdoor hanging basket chairs to relax (see photo)

- The spa villas with two massage beds, their own private outdoor relaxation area with tub, shower, and waterfall

- Puzzles and assorted games strewn around

- Playful 'make your own scrub and polish' bar

- Staff's smart looking flowing uniforms

- Decor in general: glamorous and playful

- Yellow rubber duckies in the Jacuzzi that made me smile

Lows:

Some of the staff needed a tad more training (the wishing well ritual was a bit awkward)

I could do without the strangely dressed folks pictured in their brochure and at the beginning of their website. (see photo) I say lose the people and keep the bubbles - and the duckies!
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