So, I may or not have started drafting this post and then forgotten all about it and never uploaded it... OPPS. Still very much an amateur blogger over here!
I still wanted to document the lovely afternoon Sam and I had during our visit to the Saray Spa located within the Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi.
We visited the Marriott on a bit of a whim really. It was during our half term break, Lochlann was still in nursery and our good friends had offered to take Posey to the waterpark with them. This meant one thing... a child free day!!!! Don't get me wrong I love my children dearly but time alone with Sam was needed. So off the children went and we were left with most of the day to explore the endless possibilities. Do we get on top of the chores ๐, go and chill at our pool or go out for a nice lunch? In honesty, I really wanted to do something a little more special as Valentines was just around the corner and although we don't usually celebrate it, I thought it would be nice to do something a little more special. I just didn't know what.
In the end, whilst I was getting ready I heard Sam on the phone arranging our trip to the spa for drinks and a couples massage. I was so excited, as parents we don't often get chance to appreciate each other and I never expected that this afternoon off parenting would result in a little spa date!
We quickly got ready and headed off as we needed to be at the hotel for midday. This gave us three and half hours before we had to go and collect Lochlann from nursery.
Our arrival.
When we arrived we were shown to the hotel lobby where they had the most delicious pastries and cakes on offer. With the package we had bought we were able to choose something to eat and a drink each. In the end we opted for a lattes rather than bubbles (the reality of needing to parent later that day). We sat out on the terrace in the sunshine and were served our little treats. I had a vanilla latte and a chocolate orange macaroon and Sam had a hazelnut latte and some sort of chocolate delight. I loved this part of our date, the treats were scrummy and we got to sit and just chat to one another without any distractions... lovely!
Saray Spa.
At half one we strolled over to the spa. We were greeted with a glass of chilled cucumber and lemon water before being escorted into the spa. Whenever I have been to a spa before I have been really nervous and unsure about what I am actually supposed to do but the ladies at the Saray Spa were so lovely, calming and reassuring. Plus, I actually took a lot of comfort in the fact that Sam was there with me too. We were given really luxurious bathrobes and were given time to make ourselves comfortable. As part of the valentines package we were also treated to a full body scrub which was amazing. I throughly enjoyed this and really appreciate the fact they cover your eyes over during this... can you imagine how awkward it could be otherwise! After our 30 minute body scrub we were given time to have a shower. Which I am sure any mother will agree with me, a hot, uninterrupted shower is like a spa trip in itself!
After we had showered we then had an hour's worth of a full body massage. It was so soothing and calming, I think Sam even dozed off for a while it was that good. I really enjoyed the extra little touches such as the heated massage table and the oils that were used to fragrance the room. I honestly don't think I have ever felt more relaxed in my entire life.
After the massage, you were invited to relax, stay awhile and enjoy the hotel's facilities. Before leaving the spa, they give us some nuts, dried fruits and a cup of lemon tea and honey. We didn't have the time to enjoy the pool and things as we needed to collect Lochlann but I did soak up the last few minutes of calm with my tea.
As someone who can be quite nervous and awkward I was never quite sure about spa days but I have to say I throughly enjoyed this afternoon with Sam at the Marriott. Being there with my husband put my mind at ease and the ladies in the spa were just so lovely. I would most definitely recommend the couples package to any parents that are in desperate need of some. R & R and time together.
This post isn't sponsored or anything (I am probably one of the smallest blogs out there) we just had a genuinely lovely day and I wanted to share how much we loved it. If you live in the area or are over in Abu Dhabi on a holiday, I would absolutely recommend a trip to the Marriott Al Forsan. Thank you to all the lovely staff who made us feel so welcome.
Thank you to my gorgeous husband for treating us to this little spa trip, Sam we need to spend time together like this more often. ๐
Here is a little instagram husband outtake of me to make you smile! ๐
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