Treat Yourself to These Fall and Holiday-Inspired Spa Treatments
It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season (yay!), and now that the weather has cooled down and the days are shorter, many spas are embracing this time of year by offering special and unique treatments that incorporate the flavors and fragrances of the season.
Ingredients such as pumpkin, cranberry, apple cider, and cinnamon that are used in fall and holiday spa treatments are more than just festive—they’re also packed with numerous benefits. Pumpkin offers anti-aging and detoxifying benefits that nourish the skin, thanks to fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids which increase cell turnover.
Apples boost skin’s appearance and texture with the help of vitamin C and copper, the acid in cranberries acts as an exfoliant while vitamins A and C boost collagen production to fight wrinkles, and cinnamon improves blood flow to the surface of skin and helps treat acne and skin blemishes due to its anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best fall and holiday-inspired spa treatments organized by ingredients that will help you get into the spirit of the season (not to mention that they’re incredibly tasty-sounding, too!)
Apple Cider
Apple Cider & Harvest Spice-Infused Aromatherapy Massages at DESUAR Spa (Los Angeles, CA)
Harvest Spice is oh, so nice! Enjoy the warm scents of the season with either a Harvest Spice or Apple Cider-Infused Massage at DESUAR Spa. The ultimate feeling of relaxation combined with festive flavors—now that’s something to be thankful for. Treatments are offered throughout November 2019. Cost is $90 for a 50-minute treatment; $140 for an 80-minute treatment. Stay tuned for DESUAR's Black Friday special later this month!
Hot Stone Massage & Apple Cider Scrub at Conrad Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
A beacon of luxury on the exclusive North Beach, Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach is offering travelers a one-hour hot stone massage with a 15-minute apple cider body scrub and a one-hour oxygen facial. Treatment is offered October 30 - November 30, 2019. Cost is $299 per guest.
Spiced Nectar Delight Pedicure at Glen Ivy Hot Springs (Corona, CA)
Enjoy the scent of hot brewed cider at Glen Ivy Hot Springs as you soak in an apple cider blend with vitamin E and sweet almond oil. Next, an invigorating sea salt exfoliation with silky rice bran oil and a potpourri of clove, honey and spice notes will leave your skin buffed to perfection. Finish with a hydrating, bright clementine massage with antioxidant-rich clementine body oil. Available November - December 2019. Cost is $60 for 50 minutes; $90 for 80 minutes.
Cranberries
Cranberry Pomegranate Radiance Facial at The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort (Newport Beach, CA)
The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort is offering this seasonal facial that has high levels of vitamin C and polyphenols, which revitalize and protect while improving skin tone and signs of aging. High in flaxseed, sunflower and sesame oils, this nutrient-rich masque protects, moisturizes and restores radiance. Available throughout November 2019. Cost is $145.
Cranberry-Sugar Exfoliation & Chocolate Body Wrap at SPAzul at Hilton Playa Del Carmen (Mexico)
Guests of SPAzul at Hilton Playa Del Carmen can warm up this fall season with a 50-minute exfoliation with cranberries and sugar, followed by a hydrating body wrap made of chocolate truffle to nourish and smooth skin. Spa-goers can then enjoy a delicious application of blackberry soufflé to sculpt their figure for a post-summer glow. Cost of treatment is $149 and available year-round.
Santa By the “C” Facial at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (Temecula, CA)
This 50-minute facial offered at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa features a Himalayan Superfruit Enzyme Polish packed full of vitamin C. The deliciously aromatic superfruits such as cranberry and pomegranate enzymes help dissolve lifeless skin cells. Fresh cells will then be boosted with intense hydration to help with the dry cold weather. Guests enjoy a refreshing mimosa and lunch to top off their day. $135 for package including facial, mimosa, and lunch. Available November and December; blackout dates: 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31.
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum Mani and Pedi at Spa Brasada at Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, OR)
Spa Brasada is offering seasonally-inspired treatments featuring farm-to-treatment products. Guests are encourage to take advantage of the fall treatments by booking one of Spa Brasada’s Fall Daycation Packages, available from Sunday – Thursday. When booking one of the packages, guests will receive access to all of amenities including fitness classes, athletic center with indoor pool, tee times at Brasada Canyons, and more.
For this decadent treatment, warm up your toes and fingers with a hydrating and nourishing treatment with notes of nutmeg, Texas bourbon and honey. A brown sugar butter rum scrub wakes up tired feet and hands between dips of coconut oil soak, mask, and hydrated with honey, finishing with a massage with notes of warm vanilla for a one-of-a-kind seasonal treat. Choose 2 services 15% off, 3 services 20% off, 4 or more 30% off. Cost is $65 for 45-minute Mani; $89 for 60-minute Pedi. Available until the end of the year.
Maple
Maple Walnut Sugar Scrub at August Moon Spa (Ithaca, NY)
August Moon Spa utilizes the bountiful resources of the Finger Lakes Region for its local Maple Walnut Sugar Scrub. Using New York State maple sugar and syrup combined with walnut oil, this is a gentle scrub geared more toward sensitive skin and motherhood clients. Your scrub experience will be followed by a sweet orange deep-moisturizing application using therapeutic grade essential oils. Treatment is available year-round and costs $120 (50 min) during Mon-Thur; $130 (50 min) Fri-Sun.
Peppermint
Holiday Celebrations Lifestyle Package at The Seagate Hotel & Spa (Delray Beach, FL)
Enjoy the perfect pre-holiday season spa escape at a discounted rate at Seagate Spa. Those looking to refresh, rejuvenate, and get in the holiday spirit can receive the below 4-hour treatment at 20% off while also enjoying the hotel’s beach front under the Gold Coast sun:
Peppermint Body Polish | 25 minutes
Peppermint Swedish Massage | 50 minutes
Lift & Firm Facial | 50 minutes
Peppermint Manicure & Pedicure | 80 minutes
Complimentary Peppermint Twist Martini*
Cost is $386 (a $483 value). Available December 1 through December 31, 2019.
Peppermint Manicure and Pedicure at COLOR Salon at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas)
Experience the ultimate winter mani-pedi with an invigorating peppermint hand and foot treatment at COLOR Salon at Caesars Palace. The pure cane sugar soufflé with a touch of peppermint gently exfoliates and awakens the senses, leaving skin deliciously soft and glowing. Warm up during this pampering session with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. Available December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020.
Pumpkin
Enchanted Journey Lifestyle Package at The Seagate Hotel & Spa (Delray Beach, FL)
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Guests can indulge in this four-and-a-half-hour spa package at Seagate Spa that captures the essence of the fall season through pumpkin spice-inspired treatments, which include:
Pumpkin Spice Body Polish | 25 minutes
Swedish Massage | 50 minutes
Pumpkin Enzyme Facial | 80 minutes
Pumpkin Spice Manicure & Pedicure | 80 minutes
Plus, enjoy a complimentary Spice Martini.*
Cost is $418 ($523 value). Available November 1 through November 30, 2019.
Perky Pumpkin Facial at Spa at The LINQ (Las Vegas)
While the temperature drops outside, guests can experience a relaxing warm-up with this 50-minute fall-inspired treatment at Spa at The LINQ. Enjoy Farmhouse Fresh’s Splendid Dirt nutrient mud mask with organic pumpkin puree, which tingles as it purifies the face and minimizes pores. Combined with world-renowned emerginC products, the treatment will result in the skin feeling firm, revitalized, and hydrated. Cost is $129. Available October 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020.
Pumpkin Bliss Package at Voie Spa & Salon at Paris Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
This package offered at Voie Spa & Salon includes a 50-minute Pumpkin Spice Manicure, 50-minute Pumpkin Spice Pedicure, and a complimentary Lip Peel-Off Mask. Cost is $180. Available Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2019
Pumpkin & Chocolate Fig Facial at Spa Brasada at Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, OR)
Looking for your fall and winter glow? Fresh from the farm, milk cleanser, followed by a pumpkin mask from pumpkins harvested in Oregon, clears and purifies tired dry skin while removing toxins. Chocolate Fig serum helps smooth fine lines. Unwind and brighten your spirits just in time for the holidays at Spa Brasada. The spa is also offering a Pumpkin & Whip Lip Treatment, a 15-minute service that treats lips with a plumping pumpkin mask from pumpkins grown in Oregon, a U.S.-grown sugar cane lip scrub that whips up tired dull skin, finished with a sweet shea butter lip balm. Choose 2 services 15% off, 3 services 20% off, 4 or more 30% off. Cost for facial is $149 for 60 minutes; $205 for 90 minutes. Lip treatment costs $39 for 15 minutes. Available until the end of the year.
Pumpkin Fusion Spa & Hotel Package at Spa Pechanga (Temecula, CA)
Pechanga Resort Casino gives visitors a reason to experience why pumpkins possess pure healing benefits with a value-added hotel stay and spa package. The package starts with a Pumpkin Fusion Body Treatment—a limited-time service that includes a massage, featuring a dry brush exfoliation and a pumpkin wrap with scents of pumpkin, chai, vanilla, orange, and clove. Guests will then choose from a pumpkin-seed oil hair treatment, a pumpkin sorbet foot scrub, or a pumpkin mousse butter foot treatment to round out the 50-minute relaxation escape.
Following the treatment, Spa Pechanga invites guests to stay for the day to relax with the expansive spa amenities, including a eucalyptus-infused steam room, sauna, private pool and spa, hydrotherapy pools, fruit waters and healthful snacks, and fully stocked lounges. Also included in the package is a one-night stay in a AAA Four Diamond Pechanga room or suite, $20 EasyPlay credit to play slots or table games, and a complimentary spa gift, including a dry brush and autumn blend from the spa’s aromatherapy bar.
Offer available October and November 2019. The Pumpkin Fusion Body Treatment is available Mondays – Fridays. Resort room availability is Sundays – Thursdays. Starts at $199.
Pumpkin Latte Hydration Facial at The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort (Newport Beach, CA)
The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort, is ready to help sun-lovers restore their dull and dehydrated skin to glowing “glass” skin perfection with the help of a Pumpkin Latte Hydration Facial. Infused with a dreamy puree of fresh pumpkin, this facial restores dry skin and promotes natural moisture balance with vitamin E and Omega 9. Available throughout October 2019. Cost is $145.
Pumpkin Renewal Body Treatment & Massage at Spa@theWit (Chicago, IL)
This 80-minute treatment offered at Spa@theWit begins with a scrub of cranberry and pomegranate, then get wrapped in a cocoon of deep hydration rich in pumpkin and sunflower seed oils. The nutritious cream gives gentle exfoliation to renew the skin and make it soft and supple. A beautiful massage with extra moisturizing properties will leave you smooth to the touch. Cost is $180. Available from September 1 through November 31, 2019.
Pumpkin Spice Manicure and Pedicure at COLOR Salon at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas)
Enjoy a pumpkin spice and everything nice sugar scrub treatment for hands and feet, followed by a warm honey mask at COLOR Salon at Caesars Palace. Sit back and relax during this seasonal mani-pedi, all while sipping hot apple cider. Available October 1 - December 1, 2019.
Simple Harvest Package at Voie Spa & Salon at Paris Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
This package offered at Voie Spa & Salon includes a 50-minute Pumpkin Journey Scrub, 50-minute Custom Massage, 50-minute Custom Codage Facial, and a Hand or Foot Paraffin Treatment. Cost is $555. Available Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2019.
Spiced Cider Pumpkin Mani/Pedi Combo at The Spa at One Ocean Resort & Spa (Atlantic Beach, FL)
With fall upon us, The Spa at One Ocean Resort & Spa encourages guests to ditch the latte and celebrate the season with a festive spa special that combines favorite fall ingredients with wellness benefits and rejuvenation. The fall seasonal special at One Ocean is the perfect, guilt-free pumpkin spice treat. The Spiced Cider Pumpkin Mani/Pedi Combo will treat guests to a four-part, fall-filled experience starting with a spiced-cider soak, followed by a whipped honey and sea-salt exfoliation.
The seasonal treatment continues with a warming pumpkin puree mud mask, and finishes with a sweet cinnamon-scented hand and foot massage, leaving skin with a healthy glow. Available October 1 - November 30, 2019. Guests can book the 90-minute treatment for $130 (including service charge).
Tops and Tails at Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas)
This 50-minute seasonal treatment at Qua Baths & Spa begins with a pumpkin spice scrub for the hands and feet, which helps slough away dull skin layers and increase cell regeneration. Then, enjoy warm thermal paraffin to revitalize hands and feet, along with a relaxing scalp massage. Cost is $185. Available October 1 through Dec. 19.
Vanilla
Hot Toddy Massage at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (Temecula, CA)
‘Tis the season to take care of body and soul at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Package includes a 50-minute South Coast Classic Massage infused with bourbon vanilla, a glass of award-winning wine and a delightful lunch poolside. $130 for package including massage, glass of wine, and lunch. Available November and December; blackout dates: 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31.
Vanilla Bourbon Massage at Spa Brasada at Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, OR)
Brasada Ranch’s Spa Brasada is offering this decadent and delicious treatment—without the guilt of dessert. Notes of Madagascar vanilla and Texas bourbon come together for a hydrating shea butter-infused massage that’s sure to delight the senses. Includes a one-on-one with your massage therapist to customize your massage for a perfect match of wellness and treat. Each seasonally-inspired treatment comes with a complimentary Pear and Ginger Mimosa. Choose 2 services 15% off, 3 services 20% off, 4 or more 30% off. Cost is $145 for 60 minutes; $199 for 90 minutes. Available until the end of the year.
Vanilla Latte Pedicure at Spa at The LINQ (Las Vegas)
With the perfect marriage of two favorites, this decadent scrub will delight any coffee and chocolate lover at Spa at The LINQ. The pedicure begins with a coffee and dark chocolate scrub that is packed with natural antioxidants and caffeine to help firm and tone the soles of the feet. Then, relax in a delectable roasted chestnut fizzing soak. The nourishing 50-minute treatment concludes with a delightfully warm vanilla body butter to rehydrate the feet after a long walk in the dry Las Vegas desert. Treatment costs $65. Available October 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020.
Warm Tahitian Scrub & Hydrating Massage at Spa at The LINQ (Las Vegas)
In this 80-minute treatment at Spa at The LINQ, the sultry aroma of vanilla blossoms combined with sweet pure cane sugar delicately exfoliate the skin. Then, indulge in a hydrating vanilla body butter application to leave skin feeling smooth and soft. Cost is $185. Available October 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020.
Other Fall Offerings
Autumn Calming Herbal Treatment at Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill (Menlo Park, CA)
Rosewood Sand Hill is offering guests the Autumn Calming Herbal—a unique lost remedy combining the age-old tradition of bathing in herbs with calming sound therapy for a complete wellness experience. The 90-minute treatment begins with a full-body scrub with chamomile and granulated pumice to stimulate circulation and exfoliate followed by an immersion into an herbal bath to sooth body and mind. The experience concludes with a luxurious application of warm mineral crème blended with juniper oil and a balancing of the body with sound therapy from hand-made copper Tibetan sound bowls. Cost is $260. Available year-round.
Autumn Serenity at Carton House Spa (Kildare, Ireland)
Carton House Spa at the historic Carton House resort in the Kildare countryside—just 20 minutes outside of Dublin—is welcoming guests to pamper themselves with nourishing fall treatments throughout the season. The Autumn Serenity includes an Indian head massage, mini Pevonia facial, hand and arm massage, and a glass of Prosecco—the perfect treatment to shed the damage left by the summer sun and turn over a new leaf for fall! Guests will delight in this seasonal spa experience in-between exploring the 1,100-acre resort in all its autumnal glory with immersive outdoor activities including horse riding treks and lessons, clay pigeon and air rifle shooting, archery, cycling, golf, and more. Treatment is offered Monday – Friday for $105 per guest. Available year-round.
Seasonal Sampler Package at Spa at Flamingo Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
The following treatments are available at Spa at Flamingo Las Vegas:
Warm Sugar Whipped Body Polish – Embrace the season with a fluffy, whipped sugar-scented body polish featuring warm hints of vanilla and caramel. This sugar scrub will awaken and polish dull, winter skin and restore the skin’s much-needed hydration. (25 minutes)
Sweet Cream Massage – Melt away the stress and tension of the season with this sweet cream massage. The ultimate sweet treat, this sweet cream lotion will leave skin feeling refreshed and nourished. (25 minutes)
Crisp Apple Facial – Tighten and tone skin with this crisp apple facial that uses antioxidants, fruit acids, and peptides to restore the skin’s natural glow. (25 minutes)
Available October 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020. Indulge in two of the above treatments for $150 or all three for $200.
Other Winter Holiday Offerings
Bourbon Bubbler Treatment at Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa (Lexington, KY)
As Kentucky produces 90% of the world’s bourbon, the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers a “Bourbon Bubbler” treatment for guests to embrace bourbon’s warmth from the outside in. The treatment begins with a full-body brown-sugar scrub infused with pecans, ginger, and bourbon, followed by a Vichy shower and a moisturizing shea butter body-cream treatment to ensure guests leave with skin as smooth as their favorite bourbon. Afterward, guests can sip the property’s exclusive Private Select single barrel bourbon from Maker’s Mark. Treatment costs $120 and is available year-round.
Holiday Getaway Package at Spa at Flamingo Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
The following treatments are available at Spa at Flamingo Las Vegas:
Frosted Berry Massage – Relax and unwind in a frosted berry wonderland. This rich, frosted berry body butter helps guests relieve stress and slip into holiday bliss. (50 minutes)
Warm Pumpkin Facial – Delight the senses with this pumpkin enzyme facial that illuminates the skin’s natural complexion, leaving skin irresistibly soft during the dry, winter season. (50 minutes)
Available October 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020. Enjoy both treatments for $235.
Salted Caramel Hot Stone Massage at Spa Brasada at Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, OR)
Offered at Spa Brasada , infuse your skin with buttery, antioxidant-rich oils while hot Himalayan salt stones detoxify and sooth tired achy muscles. Scents of caramel and vanilla infuse this service, while the heat of the stones melt away your stress for a perfect holiday delight. Choose 2 services 15% off, 3 services 20% off, 4 or more 30% off. Cost is $149 for 60 minutes; $205 for 90 minutes. Available until the end of the year.
Wellness Wishes for the Holiday from Spa La Prairie (Beverly Hills, CA)
Spa La Prairie at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is offering a 60-minute CBD Massage ($280) and 60-minute Gua Sha Facial ($275) for special holiday pricing of $495. Available to purchase in gift cards. Available until January 31, 2020.
Winter Harmonizing Rain Shadow at Rosewood Sand Hill (Menlo Park, CA)
Rosewood Sand Hill is offering this 90-minute treatment, which is based on the old tradition of using medicinal mud, healing water, and light massage therapy. The treatment purifies the body, replenishes essential minerals, and refines the skin. The treatment inspired to replenish the skin in winter months is actually three treatments in one. The lost remedy includes a nourishing bath with a mineral wellness soak, a detoxifying natural mud body wrap, and a luxurious full-body application of a mineralizing body crème and a harmonious essential oil blend to balance and restore both body and mind. Cost is $260.
Winter Spa Specials (Las Vegas, NV)
The Spa & Salon at Golden Nugget Las Vegas is offering comfort and relaxation with seasonal Winter Spa Specials. Guests can treat themselves or their loved ones this holiday to winter-themed treatments, including massage and facial packages, massage and body treatment packages, manicure and pedicure packages, and much more. The seasonal packages, which include the Winter Men’s Package (gentleman’s facial + sports manicure + pedicure), Enchanted Spirit (relaxation massage + deep cleansing facial), Feeling Festive (manicure, pedicure + paraffin treatment), and many more. To view the entire selection of offerings, click here. Packages start at $150 and are available from December 2019 through February 2020.
Winter Wonderland Facial at Chuan Spa at Langham Pasadena (Pasadena, CA)
Be photo-ready for family pictures with this unique 50-minute facial treatment offered at Langham Pasadena’s Chuan Spa that produces a luxurious foaming activity, revealing a polished, healthy, and radiant complexion. NuFace microcurrent technology is incorporated into the facial massage, giving the skin a tightened and youthful appearance. Cost is $225. Available November 19, 2019 through January 11, 2020.
Winter Wonderland-Infused Aromatherapy Massage at DESUAR Spa (Los Angeles, CA)
There’s nothing quite like the feeling that the holiday season brings. DESUAR Spa’s Winter Wonderland-Infused Massage gives you that warm, tingly feeling that winter always brings with it. Customers can choose to infuse either: Aspen Winter, Fire Amber, or Harvest Spice in their massage. Treatments are offered throughout December 2019. Cost is $90 for a 50-minute treatment; $140 for an 80-minute treatment.
Winter Wonderland Pedicure or Manicure at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (Temecula, CA)
This escape to the lush vineyards at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa features a glass of award-winning wine, lunch, and a 50-minute Winter Wonderland Pedicure or Manicure to revive the spirit. $80 includes pedicure or manicure, glass of wine and lunch. Available November and December; blackout dates: 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31.
Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk