ROSALIE, Dominica — Rosalie Bay, an eco-boutique and wellness resort on the Caribbean's Nature Island of Dominica, debuted its new riverfront spa in November 2014.

Located on the edge of the Rosalie River, Gló Spa, named after the Creole word for water, features three indoor treatment rooms and a “treehouse” built over the river for outdoor massages. Each treatment room is air-conditioned with French doors leading to a private outdoor veranda to relax post-treatment while listening to the soothing sounds of the river flowing out to the Atlantic Ocean. A mani/pedi room will also offer treatments with a view of the river.

Expanding upon the resort's farm-to-table dining offerings, Gló Spa features a full menu of natural skin care products and farm-to-spa-table treatments, including hydrotherapy, using ingredients sourced from the resort's organic garden and on island. Treatments include:

• A 60-minute “Feed Your Skin Enzyme Facial,” custom-crafted using nutrient-rich aloe, papaya, pumpkin and other seasonal ingredients. The luxurious treatment includes a deep cleansing, exfoliation and rebalancing mask and a rejuvenating pressure point massage of the face, head, neck and feet.
• Gló Customized Massage using local, cold-pressed coconut oil, naturally rich in vitamin E, relieving sore, achy muscles and reducing stress.
• Dominican Body Glow featuring seasonal ingredients, such as pineapple, coconut, coffee and sea salt, to vigorously exfoliate the skin followed by a soothing outdoor shower and full body hydration to leave the skin silky soft.
• Tiger Balm® Massage where a herbal formulation is hand-applied during a full-body massage to relax tight muscles and reduce inflammation.
• Detoxifying Hydrotherapy Treatment offering a nutrient-rich, deep marine algae bath, ginger bath and glory seedar bath each designed to release toxins from the body while soothing irritated skin.

From concept through treatment, Gló Spa is designed to reflect the natural beauty and culture of Dominica. Local river stones and sustainably sourced wood is used throughout the interior and exterior of the spa. Upon arrival, guests may relax in the lounge while sipping fruit and herb-infused water or local bush tea.

Gló Spa is a natural extension of the wellness offerings at Rosalie Bay Resort. Included in the daily rate is a healthful continental breakfast, guided power walks and nature hikes, healthful organic and local cuisine, saltwater onyx-lined pool, expansive fitness center, labyrinth and other outdoor meditation areas. Personal training and private couples massage lessons are also available.

Nearby, guests can stay active with endless adventure on Dominica from hiking rainforests to swimming in natural pools underneath waterfalls, scuba diving with whales and much more.

Daily rates begin at $225 per couple, plus tax and service charge. For reservations, call toll-free to (877) 732-2864 or speak to a travel agent. For more information, visit www.RosalieBay.com.

About Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica

Rosalie Bay is an eco-boutique and wellness resort nestled in the foothills of the Morne Trois Pitons where the Rosalie River meets the black sand beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Rosalie Bay is a pioneer in its environmental efforts with the largest wind turbine in the region and founding Dominica's sea turtle conservation program. The hand-built sanctuary seamlessly blends into its 22-acre surroundings with 28 spacious rooms and suites, waterfront spa, wellness program, and local and organic cuisine. Stunning natural beauty and modern touches work in perfect harmony to create a vacation that is simply magical.

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