Spa 101
Trump SoHo Unveils New Luxury Spa Suites in Guest Rooms
Spa-ing at luxurious hotels has always been an option, but what about spa-ing in your hotel room?
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Fitness
YOGA+MUSIC: A Benefit for Guitars in the Classroom
We filled you in on David Romanelli’s Yoga for Foodies and other series, and now we’re spreading the word about another new concept for a yoga class: Yoga+Music, which is holding its first class today!
Beauty
Men’s Spas Gain in Popularity, HOMMAGE Debuts Gentlemen’s Atelier
When it comes to the world of spas and salons, it’s undeniable that men and women have very different needs…and that the industry tends to favor the females. In response to this imbalance, men’s spas and custom barbershops are beginning to punctuate the spa scenes in major cities around the world, like the newly opened HOMMAGE. Luxury men’s grooming brand HOMMAGE has teamed up with Julien Farel to create a new kind of gentleman’s club, and the April 4th New York City opening of the flagship HOMMAGE Atelier marked a highpoint in the trend of upscale male grooming.
Fitness
Get Fit, NYC: Save on Pilates or Gyrotonic Classes!
Hello New York! The sun is out and the coats are being shed, so it’s time to start thinking about shedding those winter pounds and firming up your bod! Now you can get five Pilates or Gyrotonic Classes for just $39 at Body Evolution in the East Village. Body Evolution is the perfect place to
Beauty
Luxury Spa Deal Arrives on the Upper East Side
Manhattanites will dash to Clarins Skin Spa for a Clarins Signature Facial.
Beauty
Ling Skincare’s Oxygen Facial
It’s long been argued about the effectiveness of the oxygen facial, although there’s ample anecdotal evidence about the post-treatment glow it imparts (the oxygen facial is, in fact, a popular treatment to indulge in prior to a big event, as it’s been speculated that most spa-goers will see an immediate visible difference of a plumper, smoother look.)
Living Well
Why Not Swedish?
This week has been all about experiencing new services at spas in my neighborhood. It is, after all, SpaFinder Deal Days, the Wellness Week, so I’ve been prepared to take full advantage of the $50 and 50% off pricing offered all over NYC (and tons of other cities all across the country). Sure, I’ve wanted to try some pretty exotic services, realized last week while browsing all of my options that I have never experienced the most popular massage, the Swedish Massage.
Beauty
Spa Spotlight: Mandarin Oriental Goes Green with a Natural Facial
The new all-natural facial was introduced at the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental a couple of months ago and uses products from the Germany-based Amala skincare line, which contains the maximum possible concentration of certified organic and wildcrafted whole plant ingredients. Its formulas are 100% natural and free of synthetics, chemical preservatives and ingredients tested on animals, and the company works with its fair trade partners to custom distill and extract botanical essences.
Travel & Play
Taste of New York Spas Showcases NYC’s Finest Spas and Brings Industry Together
SpaFinder’s Taste of New York Spas event, held on August 18th, 2010, was a huge success! Almost 300 executives from across the industry joined together at SpaFinder’s New York City offices in the Flatiron District to snack on hors d’oeuvres, sip on cocktails, solidify relationships, make new friends, and enjoy a taste of what some of New York’s finest spas have to offer.
Beauty
Sphatika Like Royalty
Sphatika is making spa-goers feel like the kings and queens of the Upper Westside of Manhattan with its Three Hour Royal Sphatika Signature Experience. The huge-for-a-New York City-spa is 3,350 square feet of pure relaxation right in the heart of one of the city’s busiest locations, Columbus Circle.
Relationships
Spa 101: Baby Massage Class
Massage, a relaxing ritual for both you and baby, is said to improve your tot’s muscular coordination, circulation, and immune system, help you distinguish your baby’s cues, and aid in ailments like insomnia and teething.
Beauty
Manhattan’s mini spa break
Whether you’re a New Yorker or a tourist who’s checking out the Big Apple this weekend, make your way over to the new Limelight Marketplace: The next three Sundays, Om Aroma & Co., an organic spa and skincare line, is offering free (yes, free!) mini-facials or 10-minute massages with a $20 in-store purchase. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than with a mini spa session?