October 8, 2009

Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute Miami

The beauty mecca — the first U.S. location of the Brazilian import — offers a full menu of nail and hair care, facials, waxing, plus a private bridal suite.

  Downtown Coral Gables, Beauty, Relax, Weddings

September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami

This five-star spa will cost you a pretty penny, but it’s worth it. The 15,000-square-foot space has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Biscayne Bay. Added perks include yoga and tai chi.

  Brickell Key, Beauty, Great View, Ritzy

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

The Dorchester Spa London

After a multimillion pound makeover, this posh spa is now even posher. Think chandeliers, water served with rose petals, ivory drapes and treatments including Spirulina detox wraps, foot massages and caviar facials. Indulge even further at the spatisserie on champagne, cocktails or delicious teatime treats.

  West End, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Ladies Who Lunch

September 8, 2009

Kabuki Springs & Spa San Francisco

Sweat it out old-school style in Kabuki’s Japanese-inspired communal baths (complete with hot pool, sauna, steam room, and more). More modest bathers can attend on ladies-only days.

  Japantown, Beauty

September 8, 2009

Voi Beauty Salon & Spa Miami

The Sunny Isles Beach spa specializes in facials and skincare. The European-trained aestheticians customize each treatment to your skin type. Also on hand: high-end beauty products from René Furterer and Moroccan Oil.

  Sunny Isles Beach, Beauty

September 8, 2009

Bliss Spa Miami

The W’s ubiquitous spa brand makes its way south. On hand: the usual top-notch treatments (oxygen facials, massage plus paraffin), beauty products, and, of course, brownies.

  Central Beach, Beauty