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exl Mn boy s, Lowaln holOpened in September2010, the new branch o this popular spa

is up on the latest revitalizing trends.Guests can work up a sweat in intensivecore-based yoga, cycling or Core Fusionclasses; ease pains with acupuncture,

vibration therapy or cupping; or opt ora session in Atlantas rst Turkish ham-mam, which detoxies the entire bodyusing controlled heat. exhalespa.com

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t s Fou son holaln Located on one o the busieststreets in Midtown, the Four Seasons Spa

is an oasis amous or its soothing decor,

serene ambience and top-o-the-lineproducts like Bulgari and Sodashi. From

acial treatments like a Fruity OrganicEnzyme Peel (50 minutes, $135) to theprivate sun terrace or post-treatment

lounging, this spa is all about escaping

and indulging.ourseasons.com

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With exclusive grape seed-based prod-ucts developed by Lydia Mondavi o the

West Coast-based winemaking am-ily, this elegantly appointed spa ocuseson skin replenishing and rejuvenation.Opt or such treatments as Right Othe Vine (50 minutes, $125), a relaxingantioxidant massage, or a Knowledge IsBeautiul Class (50 minutes, $125) thatgives an intensive look at all-occasionmakeup application, accompanied by a

wine tasting. rwmansionpeachtree.com

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s on pcDiscreetly tucked awayrom the citys hustle and bustle in aprivate courtyard, this charming, Tus-

antioxidant winery acial and a gourmet

spa lunch. chateauelan.comdiNiNg

p Foo & gooWith an eye onsustainability, resident che Joe Scha-er smokes, cures and serves his own

bacon, just one o the highlights o theInman Park eaterys acclaimed South-ern-inspired menu. Pick up to-go itemsat the in-house market, where highlightsinclude cheeses, po-boys and housemade

salami and breads.parishatl.com

sou JnnyLocals ock here yearround or resh and surprisingly un com-

ort ood: The resh is courtesy o reshly

made daily selections ranging rom tur-key chili to incredible gluten-ree, vegan

tomato and roasted red pepper delightsoups. The un comes with the compli-ments o the servers, all members o local

theater groups. souperjennyatl.com

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ellCelebrity stylist Tameka Ray-mond brings together both style andcomort in her new boutiques. Estella,set in an original 19th-century home,mixes high ashion picks rom topnames like Chanel and Gucci withcasually chic styles that easily transi-tion rom the yoga studio to a night onthe town a nod to the laid-back sen-sibilities o its Roswell neighborhood.770-594-3333

ell homLocated just across thestreet, Estella Home eels like the well-

appointed and comortably eccentrichome o a riend albeit one whereeverything is or sale thanks to truly

lounge-worthy urnishings, gorgeously

textured pillows, exquisitely scentedNest and Voluspa candles, and prettily

packaged lines o body oils and lotions.770-594-3333

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can-inspired getaway is known orsuperb treatments, private relaxationareas and extras like complimen-tary concierge service. The Rosehip CSoothing Treatment (60 minutes, $99)ocuses on reenergizing skin with abun-

dant applications o vitamin C-inusedrosehips perect or travelers on the

go. spaonpaces.comWeekeNd retreat

Cu ln, blon, goAmere 40 minutes outside the city, sereneChteau lan resort and winery trans-ports guests to Provence, France. Visitors

can indulge in cooking parties, classes,wine tours and tastings eaturing selec-tions rom the 200-acre winery. Otheroptions include relaxing poolside or rel-

ishing in a spa day package like the Mums

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elyn s & hl Clu The12-treatment-room spa in the year-oldElysian hotel evokes ancient Greece with

spacious, bathhouse-style whirlpoolsand classical statues rendered in mosa-

ics. The treatment menu is thoughtullyrestrained, with our styles o mas-

sage, our body treatments designed tocleanse, relax, repair or polish, and our

acials including a homeopathic variety.An expansive gym, lap pool and beautysalon round out the oerings. elysianhotels.com

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insula Chicago was the rst hotel in town

to house a luxury spa that would become

a destination or travelers and localsalike. The top-oor aerie showcases the

skyline setting with a wood-wrappedreception area, re-lit lounge and a sunny

25-meter lap pool anked by a wall ooor-to-ceiling windows. ESPA-trainedtherapists customize each holistic treat-

ment using scented oils you select; theEast-West treatment menu melds Euro-pean beauty methods and Asian spiritual

philosophies.peninsula.com

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s @ WThis 27-story downtownhotel knows how to strike a pose, greeting

guests with a Japanese anime-inspiredmural and bold geometric patternedcarpeting in the two-story, highly sociallobby. Loud spa to ollow? Fear not. The

designers merge their sense o stylewith respect or serenity. The result isa bespoke uchsia-and-brown-schemed

retreat with our treatment rooms, areception-area sculpture that resem-

bles a holographic ower and a candlelit

Whisper Lounge dispensing whitechocolate-raspberry trufe tea pre- orpost-service.thewithotel.com

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kol W s Twenty milesrom downtown Chicago in suburbanBurr Ridge, Kohler embraces its plumb-ing cred with a lavish hydrotherapy ritual:

The aptly named Circle o Tranquilityincludes a waterall-ed whirlpool, steam

room, sauna, cold plunge and three show-

ers with pressures ranging rom envelop

to deluge. Kohlers signature baths andshower-based body treatments highlightthe spa menu, and a tasty lunch menuencourages you to make a ull day o it.americanclubresort.com

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resort in urban guise, this 339-room lux-

ury high-rise boasts a super-sized spa on

the 14th oor overlooking the ChicagoRiver, complete with window-wrapped

gym and 75-oot swimming pool. Pam-pering begins when your spa attachoers a choice o woolly or weightlessrobes, then guides you through hydro-therapy and helps you choose essentialoils beore a massage or Kate Somervilleacial (60 minutes, rom $150). Then slip

back to one o 53 designated spa guest-rooms, stocked with amenities rom yoga

mats to soaking tubs and custom pillowmenus. trumpchicagohotel.comdiNiNg

gn Z Che Shawn McClainsextensive menu o vegetarian smallplates potato and spring garlic dump-

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t s & slon aria This newdarling on the Strip is making a splash

with its intimate acilities, reason-able day-pass prices ($30) and uniqueamenities like the Shio Salt Room andGanbanyoku Beds (heated Japanesestone beds); coupled with the Eucalyp-tus steam room, these three details arethe holy trinity o detox. The co-ed out-

door pool has amazing views o the Strip.

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t s enc A perennial award

winner, this spa is grandiose with soaring

ceilings and ornate Moroccan detailing.Even the walls o the tness center boaststunning design. Reverse the eect odrying desert air with a Signature LingTriple Peel Facial (50 minutes, $200),a cleansing/exoliating treatment that

perorms without the invasive eects oa traditional peel. encorelasvegas.com

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df s plm plc The uberhip

retreat draws design minded spa-goerswith its elegant Turkish-style Ham-mam, set in a large, darkened steamroom with light iltering in throughholes in the ceiling, like stars in the sky.

Couples treatment rooms are modern

mood makers, with oversized tub, couch

and private garden.palms.com

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Jm L Mz avnc a-c Victorian decor and stunningchandeliers set a graceul tone, whilean unpretentious sta makes guestseel at ease. With more than 25 yearso experience, Jamie melds Old

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m foo Mnly plcFish Without a Doubtauthor and cheRick Moonen is a champion or envi-ronmentally riendly shing practices.The Downstairs menu is tasty and casual

(try the shrimp corn dogs that got himacclaim when he competed on Top Che

Masters) while the Upstairs ve-courseprix x menu is well worth the gourmetsplurge. rmseaood.com

s aria Former Esquire Cheo the Year Shawn McClain uses sea-sonal ingredients in his signature dishes,such as Vancouver Island kusshi oysters

with piquillo pepper and tabasco sorbet.

Sustainability continues behind the bar;

mixologists use resh ruit purees andhomemade bitters, while the wine listshines with organic, biodynamic wines.arialasvegas.com

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Cnl so Established in 1869,these luxe b otanical-based productsrom Italy have a strong Europeanollowing. Now the news is out in theU.S., where Acca Kappas subtle scents

white moss, calycanthus, cedar,hibiscus have attracted a aithul ol-

lowing who subscribe to a less is more

philosophy. shopaccakappa.com

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gn Vlly rnc Owner CherylSamlaska stocks long maxi dresses,irty summer dresses and sexy bikinis

by lines such as Loomstate, Stacia Eco

Knits, Stewart+Brown, She-Bible and Walleska. Accessories include SmartGlass, a jewelry line that producespieces rom reclaimed glass and oldsoda bottles, and Maya Moon, which

repurposes leathoyaecocouture.com

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the stark beauty ano the Mojave Desandstone ormatied wood and 3,0petroglyphs. At thcloser to town, meacres o native haor enjoy colorul bCharyn Peufer

World homeopathy with modern skintechniques or her renowned acialtreatments (rom $75). She takes aresults-oriented approach with her laser

acials and nonsurgical acelits, whilealso ofering a complete program o pre-

ventive treatments.jamieleemetz.com

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r roc Cno ro & s Just15 miles rom McCarran International

Airport, guestrooms here are morespacious than those in town, and the

vibe more subdued and riendly. Theimmaculate spa sports dry and moistsaunas, an oversized indoor Jacuzziand great menu o acials to counteractdry air. Aternoon adventures includeexploring the high desert canyon viahorseback, biking or kayaking. redrock

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rocro s tmo MmOpened in January 2010, this 56-roomresort in the heart o downtown hasamazing views; the suites, spa whirl-pool and treatment rooms all overlook

Biscayne Bay. Music is the theme here,with some treatments designed around

musical theory. Our pick: Harmony,which blends Asain and Middle East-ern techniques via a Thai massage anda Morccan Rose body polish (3 hours,15 minutes, $300). tempomiami.rockresorts.com

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il This posh 300-acre resort in

Aventura has lots o ways to play, romgol to tennis to jogging paths through the

palm-lled grounds. The state-o-the-art itness area oers everything rom

private Pilates sessions to group classes.

The Willow Stream Spa, hidden awayamongst Mediterranean-style columns,enclaves and archways, has an equallycomprehensive list o treatments. Ourpick: the Revitalizer (90 minutes, $219),

which combines the spas Energy product

line in a wrap, exoliation and invigorat-

ing massage.airmont.com

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s Vcoy Mm You cantell youre entering a world o theunexpected just by driving up theentryway, lined with giant replicas oEaster Islands iconic moai statues.The whimsy o the Kelly Wearstler-designed hotel continues at the Spaat Viceroy Miami, the vision o designicon Philippe Starck. The centerpiece,

the Water Lounge, is an uberchic oasis,

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Cnyon rnc hol & s Mmbc This 150-room South Beachoutpost does customized programs,

but or something more structured, trya Weekend Warrior package. Exercisephysiologists and itness instructorstake groups through activities like

beach runs, strength training and rock- wall climbing. Post-workout perks

include a crystal steam room, tropi-cal rain showers and a cooling igloo tosoothe tired muscles. Menus post nutri-

tion breakdown o every dish, but theresort touches wine line, plush rooms remind you that youre on vacation.canyonranchmiamibeach.com

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Jo son Cb This temple to Flor-idas native crustacean opened in 1913.The steamed claws are available in mul-

tiple sizes, and are served chilled witha side o mustard sauce. Complementthem with a resh ish entree, ol-lowed by homemade key lime pie.joesstonecrab.com

Mon This Design District locale isa hot spot or brunch. Take a seat on theveranda and enjoy dishes like pillow-light

brioche rench toast or organic egg-white omelets with chevre and arugula,

while you people-watch.themorgansrestaurant.com

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h Owner Kristi Gomez stocks top-name apparel and accessories at thiswell-curated Coral Gables boutique. Pick

up some Miami-worthy pieces (or a wide

range o age groups) rom designers like

Rubber Ducky, Bianca Coletti, Ark andCo., and Everly. 786-294-0825

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where Ghost Chairs and a white soasit in a room-length pool with a wallo windows overlooking Biscayne Bay

all topped o with a huge citrus-yellowchandelier. The age-deying IconicFacial (90 minutes, $275) is a ave oJennier Lopez. Extras include a juice

bar, redwood sauna and eucalyptussteam room, even a private screeningroom or parties. viceroymiami.com

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M dy s This intimate hideawayhas just two treatment rooms, but anextensive menu oering everythingrom acials and massages to beauty-minded microdermabrasion and lasertreatments. Bonus: Its tucked behindLime, a un outdoor Mexican spot per-ect or post-pampering margaritas ater

a girls' day out. medayspa.com

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t s tln sc roDont be put of by the casino that draws

the crowds to this new resort, opened in

September 2010. The spa, located onthe 14th oor, draws on the heritage o

the Salt River Pima-Maricopa IndianCommunity, where its based. The Des-

ert Lavender massage (60 minutes,$130) incorporates desert lavenderand wild chaparral, cultivated nearby

by the spas bareoot botanist, NickJames, and concludes with a brushingo raw pima cotton over your body tosoothe your central nervous system and

leave skin silky-sot a better bet thanthe odds at the blackjack table. talking

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goln doo s t boulThe Arizona branch o this wellnessclassic taps into more than 50 yearso spa techniques rich in Eastern and

Ayurvedic traditions. The extensivemenu oers classic body treatments,

massages and acials, along with activeexperiences like mountain biking orrock climbing, and mind-body expe-riences rom hypnotherapy to chakra

balancing theres even a do-at-your-

own-pace labyrinth. theboulders.com

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luc ro & s Done in richjewel tones and intricately carved wood,

this Moroccan-inspired spa is visuallystunning. Low-lit walkways draw youinto the heart o the spa, where youreinvited to pick a jewel representing love,

work, wealth, health or amily to set your

intention or your treatment. Invitingsocial lounges, whisper rooms eaturingmemory-oam beds, and opulent balco-

nied treatment suites (one eaturing a$22,000 bed) nish out the indulgence.

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dolc slon & sAt this eminineretreat, treatment rooms are lit by crys-

tal chandeliers and each service over60 minutes comes with complimen-tary shampoo, blow-out and makeupretouch with their own line o cos-metics. Try the Dolce CombinationMassage (60 minutes, $105), whichincorporates hot and cold stones, deep-

tissue and Swedish techniques, or theCustomized Organic Facial (60 min-utes, $95) tailored specically to yourskins needs. dolcesalonspa.com

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sncuy on Cmlbc Mounnro & sThe custom Satori Well-ness Retreat program lets you choose

your three- to our-day itinerary roma host o activities including personal

training, Pilates, private hiking and, ocourse, a plethora o spa treatments.Unwind in one o the specially desig-nated spa suites, which boast extras like

separate living rooms with a lava-rockreplace, outdoor soaking tubs, bathamenities by Red Flower and room ser-

vice rom the resorts award-winningelements restaurant. sanctuaryoncamelback.com

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s. FncThis amily-owned neighbor-hood hangout dees categorization. Che

Aaron Chamberlin serves an eclecticmenu using local and seasonal ingredi-ents. The centerpiece o the kitchen is a

wood-burning oven, employed to makeeverything rom resh breads to roasted

meats (the pork chop gets raves). Extra

props to the rustic design in a renovated1950s building on Architectural Row.St. Francis also draws locals with an all-day happy hour. strancisaz.com

tu Foo kcn This collaborationbetween Valley o the Sun restaurant dar-

ling Sam Fox and health guru Dr. AndrewWeil has two locations in Scottsdale (and

one in Caliornia) that use local ingredi-

ents to create healthy global cuisine. Themenu oers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-ree and dairy-ree choices, ocusing onquality ingredients, avor and nutrition.

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amy, nc. Owner Amy Yount out-its locals and visitors alike with her

well-curated collection o Americandesigners like Chelsea Flower, HauteHippie and Elizabeth and James. Trav-

elers will love the cute travel bags romHalsea. amyinc.com

Nul toy Modern style meets

eco-riendly materials at the indepen-dently owned Natural Territory, aNorth Scottsdale store oering homeurnishings and accessories in addi-tion to organic linens, yoga accessories,

skin-care products and baby items.naturalterritory.com

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