The menu of treatments in many spas today is extensive and sometimes unfamiliar and confusing. But with the help of a well-trained spa staff, you can be guided to what may be best for your individual needs and desires. For example, the Desert Spa at Villa del Mar offers a variety of body wraps that use exotic native fruits and plant essentials to hydrate, detoxify and even soothe sunburned skin. Try the Mexican Tequila Body Wrap, an exquisite treat that leaves you invigorated and revitalized, or the Detoxifying Desert Fruit Body Wrap that helps the body pull fluids back from the tissues into the bloodstream, eliminating toxic retention. For a memorable facial, go for the Organic Succulent Cactus Facial or the Cucumber and Peppermint Oxygenating Facial.

Stones are another material utilized in many treatments and are applied to soothe and restore energy and vitality. Hot or cold lava stones, specifically placed on the body, relax muscles, ease tension, create a harmony within, and increase circulation. At Cabo Azul’s PAZ Body & Mind spa, stones such as opal, lapis, onyx, and the magical quartz are incorporated in several of the treatments, each with specific characteristics and results. Glowing facials at PAZ include the Timeless Jade, the stone that is said to bring on a long and fruitful life; the Radiance Saffire, a mask that stimulates the production of new cells; and for men, an Amber Vital facial that is geared toward the specific characteristics of a man’s skin.

And speaking of men, spas are offering more and more treatments that are appealing to and good for men. It’s no longer unusual or “taboo” for men to make some time for a spa treatment. Most every spa I visited has a corresponding and private area for men, too, as well as integrated areas where couples can participate and share treatment space and options. Remember, Los Cabos is a romantic getaway, wedding, and honeymoon destination, so spending a spa day together adds to that special intimacy in a very special atmosphere. Perhaps the energizing health benefits of spa treatments will become perfectly obvious.