Spa Review: Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotel in NYC
You’d think I was three times my age based on how often I complain about aches and pains, but between working out and wearing heels regularly there’s always something hurting! I went to the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria a few weeks ago for a deep tissue/Swedish massage to rid me of a neck/back … Continue reading “Spa Review: Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotel in NYC”
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in NYC
Last Friday I popped into the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in NYC. My back was aching (as it usually does…), and I had a bad knot where my upper back and neck connect so it was the perfect time for a deep tissue massage. While they’re not my favorite, they’re usually effective, unlike most … Continue reading “Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in NYC”
Spa Weekend in Miami: Mandarin Oriental, Canyon Ranch, and Aveda Spa
Seriously I think I need to temporarily hibernate in South Beach this coming winter. My parents have had a condo smack in the middle of all the action for nearly a decade now and this past weekend was my first time staying at their place. It sounds crazy now that I think about it, but … Continue reading “Spa Weekend in Miami: Mandarin Oriental, Canyon Ranch, and Aveda Spa”
Boracay Shangri-La, The Chi Spa
I just got back from a beach vacation to the Philippines at the Boracay Shangri-la. Truly amazing and otherworldly gorgeous. This Shangri-la lived up to its name for sure! Of course, a trip to the spa (or 2) was a must, especially after a long travel day (plane, car, boat and finally golf cart to … Continue reading “Boracay Shangri-La, The Chi Spa”
Beach Body Works: A Holistic Day Spa in Redondo Beach
Sometimes a friend makes a recommendation and it sounds great but you never follow through on it. And then there are those times when the universe does everything to ensure you do follow through. Like when my friend Allison talked about getting a holistic body wrap detox at Beach Body Works and I immediately picked … Continue reading “Beach Body Works: A Holistic Day Spa in Redondo Beach”
Massage Envy: Good When You Need It
Massage Envy is a massage studio conveniently located in your nearest strip mall. It is a franchise of over 300 studios. It has a store front that is not all that appealing so, like me, you will probably pass by it for years and never consider getting a massage there. I finally relented after hearing … Continue reading “Massage Envy: Good When You Need It”