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Article: First-class finds: sybaritic new spas, chic suites in Scotland and the secret side of Sicily.(Travel Flash)
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- May 1, 2006
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FIRST A FACIAL, THEN A FEAST
Alain Ducasse knows his way around the weightier side of food, from bechamels to triple cream brie. But lately he's been exploring health-conscious cuisine for his new spa at L'Andana, the stunning 33-room guest estate in Italy's coastal Maremma region that he opened in 2004. "Being pampered, feeling relaxed and at the same time being offered gourmet food--that's true bliss," says the French chef. The spa menu pairs each body treatment with a particular sweet accompaniment. For instance, the hot stone massage is followed by a thin lavender tart; the full body scrub is complemented with a frozen chocolate dessert. "Both have relaxing ...