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ESPA Acqualina

17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach

305 918-6844

Lowdown: Ahh, the perks of a big hotel spa. Forget the massages and facials for a moment. Come for a spa service here and you can enjoy Acqualina's exercise room and spa-only pool and Roman waterfall Jacuzzi.

Inside the luxe spa, the gender-specific relaxation lounges face the pool area and offer a little privacy for each recliner. The spa interior is paved in shimmering mosaics. There's an ice dispenser to close your pores after the dry sauna and two locker rooms per sex so you needn't feel cramped, even when it's crowded.

The upstairs treatment room for couples has an ocean view.

Stay for lunch. Valet parking is free. An 18 percent gratuity is added to all services.

Neighborhood: Big hotels beachside; strip malls on the other.

Vibe: Sumptuous, luxe, Asian.

Highlights: ESPA's signature treatment is its Private Spa Retreat, two hours of any service, depending on the client's preferences. This can include a full-body massage, facial, scalp massage, wrap -- whatever, $295. Double your pleasure to four hours for $590.

Discount: Get 30 percent off all services, Monday through Thursday. Offer good through Sept. 20.

-- KATHRYN WEXLER

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