Spa Resorts heat up gay Palm Springs

June 16, 4:30 AMSF Gay Travel ExaminerEd Walsh

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From www.ladolcevitaresort.com

Here's the latest info on gay spas from the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism:

Guests seeking a gay spa-cation in Palm Springs can indulge at two spa resorts – La Dolce Vita Resort and Spa and East Canyon Hotel and Spa. Experience a massage in a cabana, relax with a facial, or unwind with a couples massage. Both spa properties are open to the public by appointment only, and are fully licensed and certified by the State of California .

In April, La Dolce Vita Resort (www.ladolcevitaresort.com) opened its Spa featuring facials, massages, body treatments and waxing by a licensed male therapist. The facilities include treatment rooms, reception/changing room, whirlpools, steam room, and outdoor weight room. Signature spa treatments include a “Pumpkin Facial,” “Romeo and Romeo,” a couples massage and the “Sweet Life Massage,” a full body massage using a combination of three techniques, Swedish, deep tissue and pressure points. In addition, the resort has launched a new line of skin products, Dolce designed specifically for Men.

The East Canyon Hotel and Spa (www.eastcanyonps.com) was the first gay spa resort in Palm Springs and in the United States . This intimate, luxury resort features several signature spa treatments including heated stone massages, a desert red clay wrap and a dual therapist massage session. There are also several all-inclusive packages to choose from, as well as spa/accommodation packages. East Canyon Hotel and Spa uses non-allergenic, fragrance free products

In addition to the spa resorts, Desert Eclipse Resort (www.deserteclipseresort.com) has opened Eclipse Hair Studio, a salon that offers a variety of beauty services of hair cutting, styling and makeup services.

Palm Springs is fast becoming a hot spot for summer fun. The Desert Gay Tourism Guild has compiled a list of summer specials and special events through the summer. Visit www.PalmSpringsSummerSplash.com for summer deals.

Palm Springs is home to nearly 30 gay and lesbian specific resorts and guesthouses, plus an abundance of gay-owned businesses, clubs, restaurants and shops including an additional 100 hotels and resorts that are also gay-friendly. An official Gay & Lesbian Visitors Guide and video is available online at www.gaypalmspringsca.com