Awesome Daycation: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles Wellness Retreat

We love traveling to far-flung destinations to recharge and relax. However, sometimes a local escape is more feasible for a myriad of reasons—be it our deadline demands that don’t allow time off or budget limitations. That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to check out the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles’ Wellness Retreat at L.A. Live in Downtown L.A.

Held quarterly, it’s an amazing daycation that includes a rooftop poolside workout, a 50-minute spa treatment and a healthy (and delish!) lunch from the onsite Wolfgang Puck restaurant. After the five-hour getaway, we both felt amazing—ready to face Monday with a renewed outlook.
All equipment is provided, including cucumber-infused ice cold towels and spa water.

Caveat: Each Wellness Retreat’s theme varies. The one we went to included yoga and meditation. The one in December is fitness-oriented.

Just in time for some pre-holiday pampering, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles is hosting a Holiday Bootcamp on Sunday, December 13.

Yummy juices start the Wellness Retreat off with a dose of nutritional goodness.

Greeted with a fresh-pressed juice, the experience begins with a high-intensity, calorie-burning workout session with National Academy of Sports Medicine certified fitness instructor Jenn Glysson. After a series of timed body weight movement circuits, a nutritious lunch awaits guests on the hotel’s rooftop pool deck, followed by an invigorating half hour stretch.

After the workout, your efforts are rewarded with a spa treatment of your choice. New wintery treatments feature ‘sugar and spice and everything nice’ include: Vanilla Chai Spice Scrub, Cinnamon Cider Facial, and the Hot Chocolate Stone massage. Our massages rocked, btw.

Lindsay zen-ing out pre-massage at Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles spa.

This is an awesome gift idea. We can’t think of better way to show some love and TLC to your honey, mom or BFF by sharing an afternoon dedicated to health and pampering.

Healthy lunch by WP24, Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant at the hotel.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Sunday, December 13, 2015
10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles
900 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

COST: $295 per person

BOOK IT: Call 213.763.4400 by December 11.

More about The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

A landmark of the downtown skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is a sophisticated haven at the heart of the city. The hotel features 123 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, an expansive Club Lounge on the 23rd floor, luxury spa, exclusive rooftop pool and bar on the 26th floor, and home to Nest at WP24 and WP24 Restaurant featuring award-winning dining from Chef Wolfgang Puck.