Great Escape: An 'Elite' Experience

Every girl wants to get pampered from time to time. Everyone has their own ideas about what the term means. Vacations can be pampering events. The bi-weekly regime of mani-pedis can be a consistent treat. And let us not forget the emotional cure-all of chocolate and ice cream.

My latest idea of “pamper me” is Elite Skin Rejuvenation Day Spa at 65 Barney Ave. in Rehoboth. I had never had a massage, but my friend invited a handful of gal pals to join for a combination day of her birthday celebration and luxurious indulgence.

The spa's receiving area leads into a peaceful waiting room. I felt like royalty as I sampled hors d'oeuvres and a glass of white wine and experienced a cozy neck wrap. Next came my massage. I relaxed onto the massage table in a softly-lit room as the sound of water trickling and strong instruments enveloped me.  My massage was a magical performance that matched the feeling of peace I felt since I first walked through the spa doors.

When people boast of relaxing massages, I guess having never had one, I thought it to be expensive hype rather than an necessary perk that all should try at least once in a lifetime. When you have two kids, a husband, and all the lovely chaos that entails, you forget to do the “Calgon moments." If money was never an issue, I think I would take advantage of an entire spa day with everything from bottomless mimosas, facial, scrub, and massage. I might even ask if I could stay for the weekend!