Columnist Muriel Stevens: Service is a day at the beach

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 | 9:11 a.m.

Shhhh ... Spa Montage in the Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach, Calif., is offering "Secret Service." Pampering arrangements can be made for exclusive use of Spa Montage after hours.

Spa sleuths may have yet to uncover such programs as Pure Indulgence, eight hours of treatments custom designed by your own personal spa therapist, and Ceremonial Rituals for the Bride -- personalized treatments designed for the bride-to-be.

The Gallery is another experience. Up to six spa guests will be wrapped, scrubbed, bathed and massaged in a lovely room reminiscent of an ancient Roman spa. For more about the Montage "Secret Service," call Spa Montage at (866) 695-6669.

Perfect fit for plus-size brides: If you're a bride-to-be who wears size 12 or larger, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 68 percent of women in the United States wear a size 12 or larger.

Most in-store "try-on" samples are size 8. David's Bridal addresses the issue head-on, offering bridal fashion tips not only for the bride, but for any full-figured member of the bridal party. To view David's Bridal Woman entire collection, visit www.davidsbridalwoman.com.

The styles are lovely; the prices affordable; the size range for bridal gowns is from 14W to 26W.

High-fashion maternity garb: Tentlike maternity wear is going the way of high-button shoes. Today's hip mom-to-be doesn't shy away from accentuating the positive.

"Your life is about to change. Your style doesn't have to," say the creators of Me&B Maternity fashions in New York. Me&B fashions are classic designs that are appropriate for all occasions.

To shop or to find a store selling the Me&B line in Las Vegas, visit the online boutique at www.meandbmaternity.com.

Victoria's Secret exhibit: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Exhibit is on display now through July 9. This is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the story behind the evolution of the world-famous sexy brand.

Presented on lifelike mannequins, the retrospective is displayed in the reflecting pool near the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance. Featured are 35 exceptional designs worn by some of the world's sexiest supermodels.

Included are ensembles worn by Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Molly Sims, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen and Daniela Pestova. The exhibit celebrates the newest Victoria's Secret location at the Forum Shops at Caesars, which opened May 19.

Westin Las Vegas: Westin Casuarina at 160 E. Flamingo Road has a new general manager, Sig K. Ortloff, who comes to the Westin from Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa in Santa Monica, Calif., a JW Marriott property. During Ortloff's time at Le Merigot, the resort became the highest-rated Mobil and AAA hotel in Santa Monica.

With more than 30 years of experience in upscale hospitality venues worldwide and his expertise in food and beverage and hotel management, Ortloff could improve the visibility of Westin Las Vegas.

In addition to guest rooms and suites and the newly opened Hibiscus Spa, there is convention space, and the Silverpeak Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For hotel information call (866) 837-4215 or 836-9775.