Winter is rough – said every Gold Coaster EVER. The aches ache more, the sore spots are sorer, and the floppier bits feel, well, floppier coz whilst fun to create, winter bods are not a vibe. So, imagine our delight when we discovered that One Spa RACV Royal Pines (also known as the luxe spa to end all luxe spas) is now open Monday to Sunday! This means we can get pampered Every.Single.Day and this is so totally our kinda 9-to-5…quite literally, with treatments running all day long. Life made!

Business at One Spa has been booming since the beginning of the year and absolutely nobody is surprised to hear this. The upside for all of us is that to keep up with demand, they’ve now enlisted a full team of specialised therapists and a new manager (NOT KAREN) to even further elevate the VIP-feels.

For those who are yet to experience One Spa, it’s a place of pure luxury nestled in the heart of the lush peaceful greenery at RACV Royal Pines Resort. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be wowed by the beautiful space, teasing your senses with a hint of what’s to come. The super friendly and accommodating staff never miss a beat, making sure your visit is as comfortable as it is luxurious.

Which treatments would we recommend to spoil yo-self? So glad you asked, because we could spruik One Spa greatness from dusk till dawn. First up, if a warm, inviting winter spa experience is on your wish-list, take a number and get in line coz no-one does winter wellness quite like this. In fact, there’s a treatment named precisely that (‘Winter Wellness’) and if that alone doesn’t scream “pick me”, then read on. For a full hour, relax, unwind, and let those stressful moments melt away (don’t mind if we do) with a full body exfoliation and firming wrap, complete with an indulgent 30-minute back massage. Available Tuesday to Thursday for $109 (RACV or Auto Club member price) or $119 for non-members, it’s the perfect way to revive and restore balance. Feeling zen just thinking about it!

Or, if you really want to really step up the self-indulgence game, your go-to will be the Winter Bliss treatment 90 minutes of complete revitalisation. Including a soothing 60-minute hot stone back massage and a 30-minute full body exfoliation with a warm oil scalp massage. (We just slipped into a pamper-induced coma.) Available Tuesday to Sunday, this slice of heaven is $180 (for RACV or Auto Club members) or $200 for non-members.

Stuck for gift inspo for that guy or gal who legit has everything but the kitchen sink (no wait, they have one of those too)! Call off the search, because a gift voucher for a One Spa gift card is the ultimate fail-safe people-pleaser present. Psssst. Significant other/mum/dad/sis/bro/bestie if you’re reading this….hint hint nudge nudge.

So, folks the takeaway is this; if you’re channelling a highly sought-after warm and welcoming place of luxurious relaxation, it’s an absolute no-brainer. Two words…One Spa.

Bookings are essential. To reserve your treatment, phone 07 5597 8700 or email [email protected]. For more information and a full treatment brochure, click here.

Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa
When: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Sunday

Words by Bianca Trathen.

STORY SPONSORED BY RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT.

If you’re anything like us, over the last few months taking care of yourself has become VERY high on your to do list. Things like exercising more, eating well and looking after our skin are the new black and we’re all about it.

Not to mention winter has left the building and bulk sunshine means more outdoor gatherings and time with the people we love. So we need to look our very best.

Enter beauty salons. There have been a few beautiful newbies open up on the Coast lately and so, because we want you to look after yourself (and look lovely) too, we’ve compiled a little list.

From north to south, here they are.

SSKIN
A cosmetic skin clinic founded by sisters Amy and Emilee Hembrow, SSKIN can be found in a boutique residential-looking property (so you’re guaranteed the utmost privacy) which transforms on entry to reveal a luxury clinic equipped to carry out cosmetic services. Offering everything from facials to dermal filler and anti wrinkle treatment, hyperdermabrasion, skin needling, peels, a rose quartz signature facial and more you will absolutely pampered by the team at SSKIN.
Where: 107 Upton Street, Bundall

Skin Divinity
The beloved Byron Bay brand moved on up to Nobby Beach recently to open their second venue and what a treat for all of us. They’re a multi-award winning clinic and absolute experts when it comes to your skin. Offering brow and lash services, injectables, facials, LED Therapy, Epi Blading, teeth whitening, a nail bar, makeup application, anything and everything skin and beauty related and all within absolutely stunning surrounds. Pop into Nobby’s and give the team (and your skin) some love.
Where: 28 Chairlift Avenue, Nobby Beach

Clean Beauty Market
While the beautiful team at Clean Beauty Market aren’t new, they have moved to a new space recently and can now be found in Burleigh Heads. Not only is the space a beauty and wellness emporium selling all natural skincare, makeup, wellness, haircare and body products, it’s also a place to indulge in treatments like nourishing non-toxic facials, LED Therapy and Hyperdermabrasion. It’s the perfect place to treat yourself to some organic pampering.
Where: 1/53 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Cannabella
Did you know Australia’s first unfiltered Hemp Skincare is made right here on the Gold Coast? Burleigh Heads to be exact. It’s called Cannabella and it was created by a local man who wanted to create something natural for his Mum who was diagnosed with cancer and whose skin was becoming very dry and irritated due to chemotherapy. The result was Cannabella, skincare products made using 100% botanical ingredients with zero preservatives and entirely oil based. The key ingredient is unfiltered Hemp oil, used for it’s high chlorophyll content. There are face and body serums, a detox mask and a nourishing jelly and we suggest you try them all. Grab them here.

In happy news for everyone with skin, a beauty emporium has opened in Nobbys Beach (land of the good vibes and beautiful people).

Not any old skincare store though, the glowy-skinned team at Clean Beauty Market are experts in non-toxic, natural and organic products that are free from animal testing. How fun.

The store, found next to Sparrow Eating House, is as pretty as you’d expect, decked out in white with blush accents and a glowing pink sign declaring “you are magic”. And magic is exactly what you’ll find once you’ve stepped inside the delightfully scented space that’s packed with countless natural makeup and skincare brands.

It’s pure heaven to be honest and it’s entirely possible you’ll spend your life savings in one visit. YOLO.

While buying all of the good-for-you skincare is always a smart idea, you can also book yourself in for some pampering. There’s makeup lessons, skin regime consultations and makeup applications for special occasions (or, you know, work on Monday).

PLUS, you and your gals can indulge in a makeover party should you so desire.

Owner Erin Norden is a Coast local and former freelance makeup artist who (sensibly, let’s be real) saw an opportunity, found the perfect space in Nobbys and made the magic happen.
Clean Beauty Market is the first (and hopefully not the last) store of its kind on the Gold Coast and it’s a solid step in the right direction for the many ladies who are choosing natural products to slather all over their skin (and the rest who should jump on that bandwagon ASAP).

Great news for the Gold Coast, the Earth and your face.

LOCATION: 1/32 Lavarack Rd, Nobbys Beach
HOURS: 9am to 5pm daily.

Words and photos by Kirra Smith.