Local Color: Sea-renity Found on the Shore
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“The Gulf is very, very healing,” says Amanda Escobio as she reflects on the path that led her to opening Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-Tiki on Anna Maria Island some 15 years ago. Sea-renity is the only place on the island where you can enjoy a true beach massage – we’re talking private tiki hut right on the sand, the sound of rolling waves in the background, and a gentle island breeze blowing through the curtains. It’s the epitome of a relaxing vacation. And for Amanda, a massage therapist for nearly 30 years, doing what she loves in a place she loves has been as much a dream come true as this one-of-a-kind experience has been for clients!
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Amanda first got the idea to do massage on the beach from a Condé Nast Traveler magazine. She was flipping through the pages and discovered a place in Bali that offered a similar service. At the time, she owned and operated a day spa in California but dreamt of returning to Anna Maria Island, a place she remembered fondly from her childhood. Her plan for the new venture was to keep the setup simple. She recalls thinking, “I’ll sit out [in the tiki hut] with a book and just wait for customers to show up.” But she’s a salesperson at heart, and the beach here – well, as she puts it, “there’s just nothing like it.” Suffice it to say, business grew quickly. Since then, Sea-renity has even been featured by Condé Nast Traveler – the very publication credited with its inception!
Couples are probably the biggest indulgers of the beach massage; a lot of newlyweds and those celebrating anniversaries book the package. But it’s also a highly sought-after experience for wedding parties, girls trips, and even solo travelers looking to cross this healing experience off their bucket list.
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In addition to the idyllic beach setting and picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico that make this the best massage of your life, Amanda also has handpicked a team of experienced massage therapists. “I actually get contacted on a pretty regular basis [by] people [who] want to move from across the country to do this,” she says. “So we can afford to be a little choosy – and that really results in the best massage possible for our guests.”
While the beach massage is Sea-renity’s claim to fame, other wellness treatments and packages are available at the indoor, temperature-controlled spa locations throughout the island, including traditional massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, facials, hair, and yoga. Sea-renity’s Bridge Street location also features a Bou-Tiki – a unique storefront filled with curated coastal gifts and local art.
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Ready to relax and enjoy some pure island pampering on your next trip? The team does its best to accommodate last-minute appointments; however, it’s recommended that you book in advance to secure your spot. Plus, during the summer months, beach massages are only available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sunset to avoid the extreme Florida heat.
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