September 8, 2009

Blue Mint New York

Diminutive Soho retreat focuses on the best of Eastern holistic therapies with seasoned aestheticians using herbal ingredients for facials and bodywork.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic

November 5, 2008

Guerlain Spa New York

An entire floor of wellness heaven in The Waldorf Astoria hotel. Treatment rooms each have their own bathrooms, showers, and lockers. Chandeliers and bathrobes are designed for maximum opulence. Go for the two-hour Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Treatment facial or the five-hour Blissful Radiance package.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Indulgence, Relax

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

 Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Relax

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Good Clean Fun

May 21, 2008

Breathe Inn New York

Zip two hours north to this modern country house in the Catskills run by a Fort Greene couple (555 Soul founder, private chef for hip-hop moguls) who created the B&B as a refuge for their pals.

  Beauty, Relax, Retreat

June 28, 2005

Red Market Salon & Lounge New York

Kinda sexy late-night salon in a big, mod loft with rotating art exihibits, handmade robes, and a regular lineup of DJs.

  Downtown, Beauty, Late Night, Relax