Most spas feature a hydrotherapy/hydrothermal pool with warm jets of varying size, shape and power, which you sit under, allowing your body (mainly back and neck) to be pummelled by the force of the water. In addition, there are areas where you lie down and your whole body is massaged with jets (known as a bubble bed). Some also have a Jacuzzi, either integrated in the pool, or separate. The hydrotherapy pools are usually complemented by sauna, hammam (steam bath) and relaxation roommore...See more text
This beach haven has all the summer-appropriate designer clothes, accessories and essentials to style up your closet – and their sunglasses do not disappoint! They carry a wide range of Illesteva and Phillip Lim sunglasses. You’ll find beautiful mirrored and non-polarized lenses, leopard prints, brow bar and cat-eye styles. Grab a pastel frame for that summer flavour, or opt for a basic mirrored lens to rock all-year round.
As soon as you step into Gee Beauty’s sister shop, you’ll feel as though you’re on a meticulously styled editorial shoot. Next time you’re in the Rosedale hood – or next door at the Gee Beauty salon for one of the best eyebrow shapings in the city – don’t miss the 6 at the Beach collection. Browse splurge-worthy swimwear from Lisa Marie Fernandez like the flounce-style one and two pieces, decadent kaftans for poolside lounging and this summer’s must-have: round sunglasses by Illesteva.
If you’re a sucker for e-shopping (like me) and often find yourself browsing Net-a-Porter, Revolve Clothing, and Shopbop – drooling over designer collections – I have a solution to those dreadful shipping and custom fees: 6 By Gee Beauty. This Rosedale boutique apothecary has those resort gems you’ve been online crushing. Look hot while snorkeling in the Lisa Marie Fernandez light-blue halter-neck swimsuit. Store beachwear essentials in tropical print pouches by Samudra. Or, shop other sun-kissed attires by Surf Bazaar and Basta Surf, goddess-like footwear by Ancient Greek Sandals, and stellar sunglasses by Illesteva, plus beach bags and hats.