At the end of a long , action-packed day , there ’ s no better way to unwind than with a yoga class or massage in Dove Island Lodge ’ s luxury salt spa . Completed in 2019 , the spa was built using 50 tons of heated Himalayan salt bricks sourced from the Punjab region of Pakistan . Himalayan salt has many healing properties , from reducing inflammation to improving respiration and blood pressure . But you can also pamper yourself without ever leaving your bedroom ; each of Dove Island Lodge ’ s five suites and two private cabins have their own hot tub and balcony .
Even the food here is unforgettable . The lodge ’ s two professionally trained chefs use the freshest local ingredients they can find , creating gourmet dishes inspired by the waters and mountains of Southeast Alaska . Meals are a two-hour event , with five-course feasts and wine selections from over 8,000 bottles . With the largest wine list of any lodge in Alaska , Dove Island Lodge is also the only lodge in the state to receive Wine Spectator ’ s Award of Excellence – an impressive eight years in a row !
No matter what first draws them to Dove Island Lodge , people keep coming back . And when they return , they bring their friends , family members , and even their coworkers along for the adventure . Over 80 % of the lodge ’ s reservations are booked by return guests or , as Duane calls them , “ the heart and soul of our client base .” From fly-out fishing to true serenity and relaxation , there ’ s something for everyone at Dove Island Lodge .
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