By Helen Clemson
There’s pretty much nothing more that I love than an afternoon with my girl Candice-Lee. But if you put us in a swish spa setting and treat us to a heavenly massage, well put a fork in me, I’m done! A few weeks back, Candice and I spent a heavenly afternoon at the Librisa Spa at the Belmond Mount Nelsons trying out The Afternoon Bliss for Two, which included a blissful hour massage, followed by the hotels iconic High Tea.
We arrived at the spa early to meet with spa manager Leandri Ras and were thrilled to find out our upcoming full body massages were to be done with Africology’s Body Balm.
Both Candice-Lee and I are massive fans of this brand’s body products and our top pick for the best smelling one, is like all many besties, the same. And, so Neroli (it’s a renowned stress reliever) was, literally, the scent of the occasion.
Treatment-wise, we opted for the Afternoon Bliss for Two (R2,325) which includes a full body massage followed by the hotel’s iconic afternoon tea. I must admit, the massage was faultless (done in a couples room) and of course included scalp, feet as well as those always-aching spots like back, neck and shoulders. It’s literally a top-to-toe experience that soothes, relaxes and decompresses built up tension. Time-wise it’s a full hour massage, which is ideal as a rushed massage with quick movements isn’t exactly the antidote to stress. I also find if my therapist seems in a hurry to get through my massage, I’m not able to quiet my mind and switch off, and that’s essential for reaping full treatment benefits. The brain is a body organ too after all.
After all that slow slow, high tea (it’s always so consistently delicious at the Mount Nelson) was the perfect way to end off the afternoon and actually have a proper chat – difficult to do when one’s face is planted on a therapy bed. All in all, I left giddy with delight and my fingers aching to reach for my phone and book for a second round.
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Till the end of August with every Afternoon Bliss for Two you book dear readers (R2325), you get a FREE 30 minute scalp, neck foot or hand massage on the house. This offer is exclusive for In My Bag readers for the months of June, July and August (ends 31 August) 2017. To take advantage of this offer, quote this code #IMB-826 when you book your Afternoon Bliss for Two treatment. Enjoy
Contact the Librisa Spa at The Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town on (021) 483-1550 to book your spa treat. You can read more about the treatments on offer at Librisa Spa HERE
