Being a travel writer that specializes in spas, resorts, golf, and fly fishing (among other subjects), has to rate as one of the world’s most enjoyable occupations.  After years of traveling to spas nationally and internationally, I found a top-of-the-line luxury spa.  The Laterra Resort & Spa is such a place. 

The location at the World Golf Village,just outside ofSt. Augustine, Florida,  is golf's ultimate destination. Here, all in one stop, one can experience the courses the legends of the World Golf Hall of Fame have created,  relax in the  award-winning resorts,  and have the luxury of spa experience in “excellence” at the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra.  There is exceptional dining. Ample opportunity to improve your game at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy, and discover the  glory of the game's greatest players and contributors at the World Golf Hall of Fame.   Of course, there is always the great golf at the King & Bear, Slammer & Squire, an IMAX Theater, as well as the previously mentioned options in the golf article this month.

“For a virtural tour, spa menu, and general information and links to all the information, and the opportunity to make your reservation now, visit their Internet site.   The Spa is nestled in a nature preserve that offers residences as well as rooms for visiting guest.  One is invited to select  one of three floating cabana treatment rooms perched over a Koi pond, or enjoy a distinctive Garden Sanctuary.  “Spa architect Robert D. Henry has masterfully melted comfort with nature to create an environment of deep relaxation that flows easily from inside to the splendid outdoors. Leave the world behind and enter a sanctuary of luxurious vitality. In a setting of refined relaxation, you will rediscover natural elements and immerse yourself in them as never before.”  The spa also offers a fitness center, salon as well as a retail boutique.  

“The Spa Boutique” offers a selection of unique gift items to take your spa experience home, or share it with friends. Product lines include Sonya Dakar, Essensa, Babor, and more. Our experts will recommend products to meet your specific needs, and show you how to begin your own customized home therapy regimen.”  Here is one of the highly trained staff of the PGA Tour Spa Laterra in the state-of-the-art treatment room for the La

Florida treatment - Shawna Ireland (above)

is one of the excellent therapist at the spa.

Of course, the Spa offers a Salon that will meet any personal requirements.  “Enjoy a shampoo, cut, color, style, highlights, blow-dry, manicure, wax and relax at our Full Service Salon. The salon offers all of the services you need to look and feel your best. Add salon treatments to spa packages for a complete day of health and beauty.”*

Hair Cuts

Shampoo/Blow Dry

Something I found extra special was the Circular Spa Lounge.  After the spa treatments (or, while you wait for your treatments to begin) sip a cup of tea as you recline and enjoy the comforting sounds of the lounge's cascading water feature, and a location where you are surrounded by peace and tranquility. 

This couple was relaxing, and over an hour later the gentleman was still reclined, eyes close, carried away to some place of mental bliss in the perfect relaxation/ meditation environment.

One of my spa experiences while at the Spa Laterra was the  La Florida - Signature Treatment This citrus scrub with fresh oranges, grapefruits and an orange blossom lotion application for an one hour bliss and taste of heaven, has to be one of America’s best priced spa experiences priced at only $75.00.  This is one of the best exfoliation treatments I have ever received, with state-of-the-art body washing equipment so one does not have to move from the treatment bed.  (See picture above with Shawna)

For true luxury, first class – world class facilities, highly professionally trained personnel to meet the most demanding needs of their clients, I recommend the PGA Tour Spa Laterra with an “Editor’s Choice” award by me personally.  Happy Traveling.