Me wearing a Mint Velvet feather jumpsuit on the Maspalomas sand dunes. April Why? I invited my gorgeous sister, Tuhina along with me to enjoy a much needed relaxing spa weekend. Gran Canaria is the third largest of the seven Canary Islands, situated off the north western coast of Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is volcanic with vast desert areas, filled with the most spectacular sand dune backdrops.
Interspersed amidst this arid environment, are small chic, beachside towns and resorts, such as quaint Puerto de Mogan below and Meloneras. My sister, Tuhina and I stayed at the luxury 5 star hotel, the Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Golf and Spa Resort , situated on top of a deep valley, with breath taking vistas.
The interiors throughout the hotel are stone, wood and metal, which gives a natural, homely feel, in spite of the minimal aesthetic. The hotel is a modernist dream and beautiful from every vantage point. I loved it. There are several swimming pools at the hotel, my favourite was the infinity pool at the summit of the resort above.
It was a fantastic sun trap, as well a perfect backdrop for a photo shoot, which is why I decided to take advantage of it. My sister catching some rays at the Sheraton.
It was a four-day trip with a visit to a different spa every day. Minimal, modern spa with spectacular infinity pool and breath taking views. Using one of the islands most famous natural resources, the spa at the Sheraton Salobre is named after the plant extract, Aloe Vera. The treatments incorporate and harness the plants special healing and analgesic properties. I had the signature, Aloe Massage, before using the fantastic spa circuit and going for a dip in the stunning infinity pool.
