South Africa Spa

You know when you pick the place where Nelson Mandela decided to relax and write his book “A Long Walk To Freedom” after being released from prison that you’ve probably done a pretty good job of selecting a spa location that offers the ultimate TRAVEL THERAPY escape. 

The Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, is known as an exclusive hideaway. With only a handful of suites, gourmet dining and impeccable service this is a favorite celebrity destination. Oprah use to stay at the hotel so much they even made a special Oprah room.  

Honored celebrity guests also have their handprints framed in the award-winning spa that was named as one of the top 100 city spas in the World by Tatler UK. What I loved about this spa is all the different options you have for a relaxation area.

Too many spas stuff you all in one room which ends up being anything BUT relaxing. At the Saxon you have choices. Youcan lounge at the juice bar, soak some time away in a heated jet pool, cozy up to an indoor mini-fire pit or head outside to kick back by the pool.  

The Spa at The Saxon is just as impressive as the rest of the property and offers some really unique extras. One of the new spa treatments that’s creating quite the buzz is the Saxon’s signature Sound Therapy Treatment. 

Another popular pick is a treatment inside a Rasul Chamber where you’re covered from head to toe in warm, oozing mud. Sounds sticky, but it’s actually quite heavenly.  

So if you find yourself in South Africa don’t miss a trip to The Saxon. This is one of the most beautiful hotel and spas in the entire country and shouldn’t be missed!  

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