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The Faithful Shopper: Top Trends in 2012

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Upper East Side, Beauty Department, Indies, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Pilates, Stores, Barneys, Upper West Side, L.K. Bennett, Victoria Beckham, Super Scale Renovations, Michael Kors, Talbots Fivestory, Pippa Middleton, Yoga, Lindt, Patricia Field, Roberta Furlanetto, Bloomingdale's, Duchess, New York City, Designer Floors, Shoe Department, Brooks Brothers, Wall Street, Acne Studio, Harry's Shoes, Saks, Spa, Department Stores, Macy?S, Flagship Department Store, Kate Middleton, Sportswear, Lululemon, Sex & the City, Time Warner Center, Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

Now that summer is unofficially here, keep track of all of these stores to experience the newest and greatest in New York City retail.

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PHOTOS: Eco Without The Attitude In Dominica

Jeanine Barone | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Resorts, Travel, Green Living, Ecology, Islands, Caribbean, Restaurants, Spa, Slideexpand, Travel Blogs, Travel News
Jeanine Barone

This was an uncommon green resort that combines a deep respect for nature with a low-key tranquility, a sense of authenticity, a touch of luxury and a commitment to keeping guests as active (both physically and spiritually) as they'd like.

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A Guide To Central Oregon

Meg Hemphill | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: The Bachelor, Local Food, Snow-Shoeing, Spa, Sisters, Food, Travel, Five Pine Lodge, Bend, Oregon, Skiing, Travel News
Meg Hemphill

Driving through this Western-themed town, you wouldn't think you'd find one of the state's best restaurants, but nestled on a side street in an old house is Jen's Garden.

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Relax and Reboot Your Life! (VIDEO)

Karen Schaler | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Spa, Travel, Retreats, Arizona, Abc, Vacations, Miraval, Karen Schaler, Video, Travel News
Karen Schaler

I quickly found out that at Miraval it is all about living in the moment, taking time to work on the things in your life that need working on and clearing your mind.

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Rancho La Puerta, A 71-Year-Old Mexican Classic

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Hiking, Cooking School, Spa, San Diego, Jill Nussinow, Border, Fitness, Mexico, Deborah Szekely, Rancho La Puerta, US-Mexico Border, Tecate, Travel News
Andrea R. Vaucher

"Romanian Professor Founds Cult Across Border in Tecate."

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Along For The Ride: Costa Rica Luxury Beachfront Living

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 02.25.2012

Read More: Vacation Home, Latin America, Caribbean, Beachfront, Costa Rica, Vacation, Zip-Lining, Private Residence Club, Second Home, Four Seasons, Papagayo Peninsula, Spa, Travel News
Andrea R. Vaucher

In this very popular Latin American country, The Palms is the only upscale property of its kind that is right on the beach. There are eco-lodges and boutique hotels and places to buy with views of the beach, but nothing high-end where the sand is seconds from your door.

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'How Now Waxed Brow'

Jerry Zezima | Posted 11.20.2011

Read More: Stamford Advocate, Madame Tussauds, Wax, Humor, Weed Whacker, Salon, New York, California, Bikini, Joan Crawford, Spa, Pruning Shears, Speedos, Groucho Marx, Museum, Stamford, Eyebrows, Comedy News
Jerry Zezima

Before undergoing this increasingly common masculine procedure, which women get all the time, I had, indeed, only one eyebrow.

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Summer Beauty Rehab: 5 Fixes For Sun-Damaged Hair, Skin & Nails

| Heather Wood Rudulph | Posted 09.26.2011

Read More: Haircuts, Body-Scrubs, Summer, Hair Coloring, Spa, Echo Park, Koreatown, Beverly Hills, Westlake Village, La Around Town, La-Summer, Pedicures, Facials, Los Angeles News

Summertime and the livin' is easy. ... Until you look in the mirror in September. We're blessed with gorgeous summers in LA (so far), so we can't help...

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Vegas Without The Hangover

Meg Hemphill | Posted 09.24.2011

Read More: Travel, Las Vegas, Donald Trump, Nevada, Spa, Travel News
Meg Hemphill

Was my weekend one of those crazy "what happens in Vegas..." experiences? No, but that was never the goal.

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Sparkling Hill Resort: Beat the Heat at North America's First Cold Sauna

Sue Frause | Posted 09.21.2011

Read More: Resort, Spa, Deep Freeze, Heat Wave, Cryogenics, Slidepollajax, British Columbia, Canada, Wellness, Travel News
Sue Frause

The $122 million resort is the first in North America to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design. They're everywhere and they look like icicles, which is in keeping with a theme.

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Along for the Ride: Fave Desert Spa Two Bunch Palms Now Invites Pets

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 07.16.2011

Read More: Two Bunch Palms, Poodle, Pet-Friendly Hotels, Spa, Pets, Massage, Desert Hot Springs, Desert, Los Angeles News
Andrea R. Vaucher

Two Bunch Palms, one of the most relaxing getaways in Southern California due to the healing lithium-filled hot springs that run through the property, is now pet friendly.

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The Ashram, California

Danna Harman | Posted 06.24.2011

Read More: Yoga, India, Hiking, Spa, Boot Camp, Malibu, Ashram, Weight Loss, Diet, Calabasas, California, Wiastsu, Home News
Danna Harman

Type "The Ashram" into Google, and the first thing that pops up is a website featuring a little cartoon of a chubby angel inviting you to come get healthy -- and skinny -- in Malibu.

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The Strip Diary, Day Eleven: In Which I'm Too Relaxed to Write About My Spa Day

Paul Carr | Posted 06.15.2011

Read More: Naked, Relaxed, Las Vegas, Spa, Travel News
Paul Carr

Today I had my first day at a spa and -- seriously -- why did no one tell me about these things before? Specifically, why didn't I know about them while I was drinking? Those hangovers would have flown by.

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The FaithFul Shopper: Spring for April Showers

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 05.31.2011

Read More: Apothecary, Caswell Massey, America, Cambridge Chemists, USA, Lower East Side Kiehl's, Spring, University Place, Broadway, Shaving, Soaps, Soy, Upper East Side, London, Dr. William Hunter, Third Avenue, L'Occitane, Provence, Shower, Summer, Molton Brown, Zittles, Clyde Chemists, Crabtree & Evelyn, Zitomer, Bleecker Street, Lexington, Fifth Avenue, Crabtree and Evelyn, Soap, Shopping, Bath, Colombus Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Soapology, Zchemists, Madison Avenue, Spring Street, Showers, April Showers, George Washington, Fresh, Spa, Pasteur Pharmacy, Israel, Europe, Kiehls, Limelight Marketplace, Spas, Dead Sea, Sabon, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

Lovely soaps and lotions aren't just for getting clean and softening your skin -- this affordable luxury can provide a brief spa-like experience every day.

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Is It a "Starvation Vacation"? Or a Malibu Spa?

Starre Vartan | Posted 05.29.2011

Read More: Spa, Cleansing, Luxury, Malibu, Health, Boot Camps, Exercise, Weight Loss, Detox, Wellness, Style News
Starre Vartan

This is what happens when you drink cocktails most evenings, caffeine most mornings, and chalk at least a meal a day up to "what the heck." Christina was hungry, tired, and it affected her mood.

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Yoga Meets Music at Wanderlust at the Standard Spa, Miami

Simona Rabinovitch | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Miami, Yoga, Yoga Festival, Yoga Festivals, Music, The Standard Spa Miami Beach, Dark Side of the Moon, The Standard, Wanderlust, Jeff Krasno, Bonobo, Spa, John Friend, Pink Floyd, Anusara, South Beach, Healthy Living News
Simona Rabinovitch

If you're a fan of the yoga and of the music, check out Wanderlust at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach from March 17 through 20. Founded in California an...

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Unplug And Recharge With A Daily 'Spa' Moment

Victoria Moran | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Lifestyle, Health, Spa, New Age, Weight Loss, Travel, Beauty, Self-Care, Yoga, Unplug and Recharge, Healthy Living News
Victoria Moran

It's not so much about getting to go to a spa every now and then, but rather making "spa" into a verb, and spa-ing as a way of life. The result: feeling vital and energized.

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Back From Boot Camp: How Brutal Can a Spa Be?

Melissa Biggs Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Boot Camps, Hiking, Calabasas, Spa, Slidepollajax, Weight Loss, Ashram, Ranch at Live Oak, Boot Camp, Travel News
Melissa Biggs Bradley

What had I signed up for? No BlackBerry service, no opting out of activities or opting in for extra food. Some aimed to lose weight; others to gain peace of mind or clarity of purpose.

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Crystal Mountain Resort: Skiing for Grownups

Pam Grout | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green, LEED Certification, Betsie River, Michigan, Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort, Skiing, Travel News
Pam Grout

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa in Thompsonville, Michigan is a not-20something's ski dream come true. But it offers just enough moguls and just enough runs to get in a good heart-pounding.

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Northern California: A Place Where Time Slows Down

Tamie Adaya | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Wine Country, Slidepollajax, Sonoma, Tamie Adaya, Organic Food, Spa, Michelin Guide, Food, Farmhouse, Redwoods, Travel News
Tamie Adaya

Dinner at the Farmhouse was unpretentious, flavorful and beautifully presented. I'd be lying to you if I didn't admit to being seduced by the wholesomely delicious farm-to-table gourmet food.

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Amansala's Bikini Bootcamp: Get Lighter Physically And Mentally On The Mayan Riviera

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 07.31.2011

Read More: Fitness, We Tried It, Mexico, Bikini, Tulum, Beaches, Spa, Travel News
Elizabeth Thorp

I'm so zen and content upon my return from my stay at Amansala's Bikini Bootcamp that I had to drink several cups of green juice (one of my learnings at Amansala) to completely depict this eco-fabulous retreat.

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Deer Valley, the St. Regis, and the Best Snow on Earth

Eric Villency | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vacation, Park City, Skiing, Spa, Aclu, Deef Valley, St Regis, Vermony, Michael Zaccaro, Ski Magazine, Winter Sports, Utah, Travel News
Eric Villency

For years, international acclaim has seemed to to escape Park City despite its dedicated following. But that may all be changing now.

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A Bottle of Wine or a Vagacial, that's the Question

Dora Levy Mossanen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Women's Sexuality, Wine, Peaches, Vulva, Humor, Sex, Spa, Home News
Dora Levy Mossanen

A good friend of mine asked me to read an article published on November 10, 2010 in Bazaar titled: The Peach Smoothie, The hottest new spa service tak...

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Soho Beach House -- Like Nothing Miami Has Ever Seen

Eric Villency | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: SoHo House, Miami, Beaches, Spa, Travel News
Eric Villency

Soho Beach House is utterly unlike anything I have ever seen in Miami. It's an oasis that is the perfect home away from home for a few days.

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Along for the Ride: The Alisal Ranch

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bald Eagles, Golf, Massage, Romantic Getaways, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Spa, Pilates, Cowboys, Santa Barbara, Weekend Escapes, Horseback Riding, Solvang, Alisal Ranch, Dude Ranch, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Andrea R. Vaucher

Too often, I never make it further north than Santa Barbara for the weekend, when just a little farther up the road there's a wild and natural playground waiting to be explored. And The Alisal Ranch is the perfect place to begin.

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