Spa Montage is pleased to introduce an exclusive new tea program developed in partnership with The Bamboo Tea Company that capitalizes on the healing powers of tea. Drinking tea regularly, especially green tea, can reduce infection, relieve stress, decrease cholesterol, control hypertension and stimulate the immune system.

Seasonal signature organic loose leaf teas, produced in the US and certified organic by the USDA, are now being brewed and served in the men's and women's lounges. For summer, our exclusive offerings include Sweet Surrender for women and Green Awakening for men. Please join us to sample these new teas.

Enjoy a spa smoothie during your next Spa Montage visit. The Wellness Smoothies are designed just for your body type, such as The Meso, which features a blend of strawberry, raspberry and apple. Boost Smoothies are created to help your body systems achieve optimal performance, such as the signature Spa Montage smoothie, featuring the antioxidant effects of açai berry, guarana and banana. Can't decide? Ask your therapist for a recommendation.

Splendor In The Sun

Look and feel your best this summer, with a series of signature experiences, classes and tips from Spa Montage, including our newest salon services and the healing powers of tea. For appointments, please call (949) 715-6010.

Bathing Beauty

The salon at Spa Montage is an insider's secret, offering hair and nail services from premier stylists. Among the newest services are YUKO Hair Straightening System and eyebrow threading.

To ensure that you look your absolute best from head to toe, consider the Walk-in-Balance Pedicure. It combines the relaxing and therapeutic benefits of reflexology massage to stimulate energy flow with an invigorating foot scrub, hydrating lotion, pedicure and polish application, 75 minutes, $120. Or perhaps you'd prefer the Spa Montage Pedicure, with a relaxing foot soak, four types of algae and mud applied from our painter's palette with a brush to leave skin nourished, followed by custom-blended citrus verbena hydrating lotion and polish of your choice, 80 minutes, $100.

Wedding Surrender

Perfect for a bride or groom to unwind and renew before the big day, individually, as a couple or with select members of their bridal party. This customized, all-inclusive program includes:

• Minimum two nights' stay in ocean view accommodations
• Two hours of wellness programming and personal training daily
• Two hours of spa treatments daily
• Makeup application for her or grooming session for him
• Art of Romance private coaching session with David-Dorian Ross
• An array of custom events, such as meditation sessions or journal writing or cognac and cigar pairings
• Valet parking
• Begins at $4,300 for single occupancy, Sunday-Thursday only through December 31, 2008, subject to availability. Can be customized for more than single occupancy and/or a four- or six-day program, with prices available upon request.

For more information and to reserve, contact Spa Montage, (949) 715-6010.

wellness tips

Spa Montage Wellness Manager David-Dorian Ross has some recommendations to ensure that you enjoy this season of intense summer sun in health and safety:

• Drink water. Stay hydrated during warm summer days. Take bottles of water with you if you're going out for any length of time. Infants and toddlers can become dehydrated much more easily than adults, so be sure that they also get lots of liquids.
• Watch air quality. Watch the air quality report for the day, especially if you have asthma or other respiratory challenges. Limit your time outdoors on days that have moderate to poor air quality outlooks.
• Choose the right shoes. Wear the appropriate shoes for your outdoor activities. If you're planning to walk or participate in sports activities, opt for a good pair of walking or athletic shoes with a pair of comfy cotton socks instead of stylish sandals. You'll avoid blisters and sprains.
• Take a rest. Pace yourself, don't push yourself beyond your physical limits, especially in warmer weather. At regular intervals, stop and sit in a shady spot (and drink your water).
• Take cover. Sunburn is painful and unhealthy. Use a good sunscreen, and apply it frequently during the day. Also, wear a hat to keep cool and shaded.