September 8, 2009

Agua Miami

Get ready for some glitzy relaxing. To with: The mirrored front desk looks like an oversize disco ball and mani/pedis are done aloft a white rubber throne.

  South Beach, Beauty, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York

Holistic palace delivers the royal treatment in every sense (for example, instead of getting treatments, you go on “journeys”). Who knew you were so well suited to pomp and circumstance?

  Hell's Kitchen, Beauty, Retreat, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Mario Badescu Skin Care New York

The first and last word in facials. Mile-long list of impressive clientele. Plenty of products to take home (the drying lotion is a lifesaver).

  East Side, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Celebrity Sightings

December 6, 2006

Spa Blix Seattle

Get dolled up at this shabby chic spa that’ll leave your skin looking like porcelain, your body baby-soft, and your nerves not so ragged.

  Cascade, Beauty

May 11, 2006

Spa at the Four Seasons Washington, D.C.

This lavish spa welcomes a who’s who of D.C. politicos. Facial products include Kate Somerville and Carita. Stay for a steam and whirlpool.

  Georgetown, Beauty

February 19, 2004

Juvenex New York

Twenty-four-hour party people are welcome at the Korea Town spa that never closes. Last night’s bender is pummeled into the past, then frozen in the jade igloo sauna. If you end up getting the gyno spa cure (check the menu), do report back.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Detox, Hot Date

February 6, 2003

Ona Spa Los Angeles

Like Buddha, baby. Eastern wellness methods combined with Western technology make for just-right facials, scrubs, wraps, massages, slimming treatments, and specialty contour tanning.

  CBS Television City, Beauty