A little to the right … more … yeah, that’s the spot! With our hectic lives of eating, playing and sleeping, even dogs need a massage every once in a while. So why not pamper us when you bring us along on vacation?
The Cliff House Resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine, is helping canine guests by offering two 25-minute dog massage treatments. The Aromatherapy Massage ($60) incorporates essential oils to de-stress pups with yummy smells (I rub my face in fresh rosemary daily), and the Customized Massage ($50) focuses on those muscles that need a little extra attention. Each massage is performed in one of the resort’s eight pet-friendly Ledges Rooms.
Photo: The Cliff House Resort & Spa
After the massage, your best buddy can enjoy his own dog bed, water dish, natural dog treats and ground-floor access to an enclosed exercise area. Of course, he’s sharing the Ledges Room with you, but while you’re on vacation on Maine’s rocky seashore, you can rest assured that your pooch is having fun too. Dogs are even welcome to walk with you (on leash) through the resort’s 70-acre property, including woods, beach and lawn.
The Cliff House Resort & Spa, on the south coast of Maine, is just 75 miles from Boston. Each of its 194 rooms has a balcony with an ocean view, which allows you to get great salty smells of the sea (What? I’m a dog!). Although the resort is popular for spa getaways, guests can also enjoy golf, shopping and wine tasting. But for me, the best thing is that it’s dog-friendly, and I can get pampered with a massage. Really, who cares about all the rest?
The Cliff House Resort & Spa. Open seasonally, mid-April through mid-November. Tel. 207-361-1000, www.cliffhousemaine.com
