Tara Lis

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The Scene – The stunning entryway, adorned with draped chandeliers, bubbling fountains and classic marble is almost intimidating, but the friendly staff is quick with welcoming smiles, addressing guests as "Miss" or "Mr." Waiting areas feature water and juices and a plethora of padded chairs and chaise lounges, where the mix of hotel guests clad in comfortable terry-cloth robes are easily distinguished from other tourists and special-occasion-celebrating locals in spongy cotton. The small dry sauna is only medium hot, but the steam room achieves temperature nirvana and filters in…