December 2010
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Japonais Restaurant, NYC
NEW YORK, July 2006 – New York City can use a little “Midwestern hospitality.” This summer, Japonais, (111 East 18th Street btwn. Park Avenue South & Irving Place, 212-260-2020), one of Chicago’s most adored restaurants, will open its first outpost outside of the Windy City. New Yorkers and travelers alike will be instantly charmed and seduced by the restaurant’s distinctive approach to...
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La Prairie
La Prairie, the skincare company that’s been in the forefront of the anti-aging revolution for decades, has brought its elegant expertise to The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.
La Prairie traces its heritage to the renowned Clinic La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland, where the rich and renowned, for over half a century, have gone to repair and rejuvenate. The Laboratoires La Prairie facility...
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THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, CENTRAL PARK
Fifty Central Park South New York, NY 10019 Telephone: 212-308-9100 www.ritzcarlton.com
LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton returned to New York’s Central Park South on the site of the former St. Moritz Hotel. This prime location, on the corner of Central Park South and Sixth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, affords unrivaled views of Central Park and the city...
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MIRAVAL EXPANDS TO NEW YORK CITY AND COSTA RICA
New York, New York (October 2006) – The award-winning destination spa Miraval Resort Tucson, today announced plans to launch two distinctive new facilities and initiatives. The first, Miraval Living, 515 E. 72nd Street, New York, will be a one-of-a-kind residence, offering New Yorkers a place to live that will transform how they live in the world’s busiest city. And Miraval Resort, Punta...
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MIRAVAL RESORT, TUCSON OFFERS FULL VILLA OWNERSHIP
America’s leading proponent for mindful, balanced living announces luxury, second-home ownership opportunities
TUCSON, AZ (2006) – The award-winning Miraval Resort, Tucson announces the addition of luxury residences at the legendary destination spa in the beautiful Catalina Mountains. A desert paradise providing the ultimate in balance, mindfulness and living in the moment for both loyal and new...
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MIRAVAL RESORT, TUCSON EXPANDS SPA FACILITIES WITH...
Guests Will Experience Award-Winning Spa Treatments Underneath the Arizona Sky
TUCSON, AZ (March 2007) – The award-winning Miraval Spa at the Miraval Resort in Tucson, is pleased to announce the opening of their outdoor spa treatment rooms that will offer guests indigenous spa treatments in their natural environment. These luxurious cabanas offer comprehensive spa experiences that connect guests...
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AMOREPACIFIC Beauty Gallery and Spa
Global skincare brand AMOREPACIFIC has made New York City’s Soho the destination for relaxation and skin wellness with the company’s flagship Beauty Gallery and Spa. Launched in September 2003, this therapeutic spa offers customers the secrets of centuries of rich Asian beauty wisdom combined with the latest in skincare technology. AMOREPACIFIC’S dedication to skin wellness is proven through the...
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Truman's
THINK: A cut way above the barbershop on the corner and a world away from the pretentious salon down the street. Truman’s is about to usher in a new era of men’s grooming.
WHAT IT IS: Upscale, yet unfussy. High-end, not high-brow. Indulgent, but inviting. Truman’s is a new grooming destination for the young, urban professional male. Imagine the service and atmosphere of an old-school...
iammyownteacher-deactivated2011 asked: I just wanted to stop by and say hey!
Happy Holidays! :)
Happy Holidays! :)
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SparkPeople Experts Answer Your Fitness Questions
Question: A trainer told me that to burn fat I need to exercise at a lower intensity. I also noticed that my treadmill has a “fat burning zone.” At this intensity I don’t feel like I’m getting a good workout. Do easier workouts really burn more fat?
Expert Answer: The information on those machines can be deceiving. The “fat burning zone” is a myth that is based...
Dining Out at the Pizzeria
Who doesn’t like pizza? Nearly every mouth waters at the thought of sweet tomato sauce, tangy toppers, and that rich golden-brown crust, baked to perfection. This combination food can be a healthy choice, filled with complex carbohydrates, B-vitamins, calcium, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C. However it often ends up being an indulgent, high fat, calorie-packed nightmare. Next time...
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New Age Health Spa, Neversink, New York
The Catskill region of NY features legendary mountains and natural regions so pristine, it is hard to imagine they are only 2.5 hours from New York City. Free from the maddening crowds, Catskill activities are for all seasons - antiquing, historic sites, hiking, canoeing, skiing, snow shoeing. The bucolic region is abundant in wildlife and birds including American Bald Eagles, known to nest...
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La Praire
La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Name: La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa Type: Hotel Spa Address: 50 Central Park South, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Cross Street: Between 5th and 6th Avenues Phone: (212) 521-6135 Price: $$$$$ Hours of Operation: Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm. Website: Click Here Minimum Age for Treatments: 16 Local attractions: Fifth Avenue Shopping, Central Park...
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Spa at Short Hills Before Renovation
Name: Spa at Short Hills
Type: Hotel Spa
Address: 41JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 379 0100
Hours: Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Service appointments provided:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Website: Click here
Total Square Feet: 16,000
Luxury hotel located 45 minutes from New York City,...
Inspiring Stories
Ashton Kutcher: At age 13, Michael Kutcher, Ashton’s twin brother, lay in a University of Iowa hospital bed on the verge of death. He had developed a heart disease called cardiomyopathy. At one point, after his heart had momentarily stopped and he had to be revived, doctors told the family that Michael probably had only hours to live. Ashton found himself out on a hospital balcony, he...
Wedding Personal Training Tips
Planning the wedding of your dreams in itself is a challenge – looking your best doesn’t have to be. Although it’s hard to break habits and learn new ones, it’s crucial to modify certain behaviors that will help you achieve your goals – you will be looking at your wedding photos for a long time and you don’t want to have any regrets. The sooner you start a healthy diet and workout regime the...
How the World Gets Beautiful
Hard Strong Nails: Dominican Republic Women in the Dominican Republic chop garlic and let it sit in clear nail polish for seven to ten days. This concoction gives them hard, strong nails.
Traffic Stopping Shiny Hair: India Women in India know that traffic stopping shiny hair comes from a weekly scalp massage with coconut oil. The coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair treatment gives women the same...
Travel Tips from Miss Bliss
Treatments on Your Airplane Seat:
Feet: Slather feet with extra moisturizer and stick on a pair of tube socks. You’ll be ‘well-heeled’ before landing. (Serious spa goers can pack Bliss Softening Socks and Softening Sock Salve for a truly toe tenderizing in-flight treatment).
Hands: Follow above steps substituting an old pair of gloves for tube socks… give callused, chapped palms the proper...
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Spas in Las Vegas
Canyon Ranch Spa Club at the Venetian
The ice cream pedicure includes a fizzy soak, scrub and marshmallow mask for your feet. Better than real ice cream on your waistline.
Spa Bellagio
Egyptian Gold Body Treatment. You’re exfoliated, moisturized, and then dusted in gold.
QuaBaths & Spa at Caesar’s Palace
The Qua Signature Chakra Balancing is said to align your energy center using warm oils...
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