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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
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features cover stories
HAVE A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY
Gift ideas, 44
Easy entertaining, 78
Sleep better, 52
WIN A SPA TRIP 14
FREE PRODUCT GIVEAWAYS 14
YOUR FAVORITE SPAS 21
3 WAYS TO CUT CALORIES 54
PREGNANCY TREATMENTS 37
AT-HOME BEAUTY GADGETS 40
ARE SUPPLEMENTS WORTH IT? 49
CREATE THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS 56
RELAXING AT SLS HOTEL 60
60 RELAXING IN STYLE Spas created by famous
architects and interior designers are giving the art
of rejuvenation a whole new look.
70 PASSAGE TO PARADISE French Polynesias
indigenous ingredients, traditional treatments, and
breathtaking scenery make for a magical getaway.
78 EASY SPA ENTERTAINING Hosting a healthy
holiday soiree is simple with these recipes from
some of our favorite spa destinations.
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cover credits
Photograph: Sarah Kehoe.
Model: Sarah Corey/
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Hair and makeup: Christian
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Stylist: Veronica Sooley.
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21 READERS CHOICE Te results
are in! We tallied the votes for your
go-to getaways worldwide, from top
picks in Vegas to preferred spas for
cuisine. Find out more about these
and other winners in our third
annual Silver Sage awards.
22 Spas by Type
28 U.S. Spas
32 International Spas
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83 SPA HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
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12 EDITORS LETTER
14 SPA INSIDER
16 THIS ISSUES CONTRIBUTORS
18 SPA TALK
86 THE SOURCE
88 A PERFECT MOMENT
in every issue
21 46 52
37 REPORT A guide to spa-ing for
expectant mothers, plus sta-tested
home beauty gadgets.
42 RECIPE An easy-to-make toner
that taps into the power of green tea.
44 TREATMENTS Personalizing spa
gifts, plus expert advice on extractions.
46 EDITORS PICKS Makeup boosted
with eective skincare ingredients.
49 ANTI-AGING Why you should be
taking a multivitamin and how to nd
one thats right for you.
52 BODY & HEALTH Tips on adding
running to your exercise routine;
strategies for better sleep; three simple
ways to cut calories; and more.
56 MIND & SPIRIT Life-changing
decisions arent easy, but having faith
can make all the dierence.
Te American Story
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LETTER
Staying balanced. Impossible during
the holidays? Not at all. In fact, this issue has several
articles to help you do just that. If youve ever
wondered whether taking a supplement will make
you feel better, read Vitamin Support beginning
on page 49. (The answer is yes, but it depends on the
quality of the supplementand nothing beats getting
your nutrients and minerals from whole foods.) To
help you keep your cool while hosting the seasons
best holiday party, weve included plenty of healthy
dishes in Easy Spa Entertaining (page 78). And, of
course, theres always getting away to a spawhether
its just for an hour or two or making a vacation out of
it. If this sparks your interest (sort of goes without
saying, doesnt it?), turn to our coverage of this years
Silver Sage Readers
Choice award winners
(page 21) for some tried-
and-true suggestions.
Finally, dont forget the
power of gratitude to
relieve stress. A Perfect
Moment (page 88)
outlines a wonderful
practice you can do
every day for abundance,
happiness, and joy.
Julie Sinclair
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Spa treatments
can help ease the
body through
pregnancy. PAGE 37
Polynesian
therapies date
back more than
2,000 years.
PAGE 70
Brewed green tea
makes a good
facial toner. PAGE 42
Reduced con-
sumption of fruit
and vegetables
has been linked
to Alzheimers.
PAGE 49
Gratitude is a key
component of
happiness. PAGE 88
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what we can learn from them. Shown at left
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CONTRIBUTORS
Cover photographer
SARAH KEHOE began
her career as a photo
editor at various
magazines, including
Mother Jones, Chow,
and Los Angeles Times
Magazine. She cur-
rently divides her time
between New York
City and Los Angeles,
photo graphing stories
for Spa as well as Fit-
ness and More, among
other magazines.

In Turkey, I went
to a bathhouse that
was hundreds of years
old. My very hairy and
rather pungent mas-
seuse did a four-part
treatment: a steam,
head-to-toe wash,
full exfoliation, and
massageall in front
of other people having
the same treatment. It
could not have been
more diferent from an
American massage!
As Spas photo editor,

VERONICA SOOLEY
spends hours nding
beautiful images for
each issue. A fashion
school graduate and
former stylist, Sooley
also plans and styles
the magazines photo
shoots, booking
photographers and
models and selecting
the clothes that pull it
all together. You can
see the results of her
hard work on this issues
cover, shot at one of
the spas in Relaxing
in Style (page 60).

At my rst photo
shoot (at Miraval in
Arizona) I remember
sinking into the bed in
my Clodagh-designed
room and thinking,
I can see why people
come here; I want
to stay in this bed
forever. I still dream
about that bed!
After eight years in Asia

writing for AsiaWeek,
Marie Claire, and InStyle,
followed by a stint as a
West Coast correspon-
dent for People, ALISON
SINGH GEE is enjoying
covering holistic living
for Spa, including shar-
ing tips this issue on
how to make a major
life change (Leaps of
Faith, page 56). She is
presently nishing her
memoir, The Peacock
Sings for Rain, for St.
Martins Press.

My most memo-
rable spa treatment
was at the W Seoul
Walkerhills Away Spa.
At one point I found
myself in this amaz-
ing outdoor Jacuzzi,
perched hundreds of
feet above the Han
River, watching the
city lights and the
parade of cars below
all while in the buf.
What was your favorite

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In your article about skin lightening
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than the four products you mentioned
in your article.RHONA, MAITLAND, FL
Thank you for writing in and letting
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we really appreciate it when we get
reader feedback on something that
weve overlooked.
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Email your feedback to editorial@spamagazine.com.
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I was reading the July/August 2009 issue of Spa at the
salon the other day, and I came across a page at the
end of the magazine that included In the north
I loved the saying, but I cannot nd it anywhere. Any
info would be greatly appreciated! EMILY, VIA EMAIL
Tat was from A Perfect Moment, the inspirational last
page of each issue of Spa. In the July/August issue, we
featured a meditation on the four compass directions. You
can nd it, along with an audio version by the author
and all of our other A Perfect Moment columns, at
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Could you please explain where the spa
concept comes from? What does it mean?
I have heard two denitions: sante per aqua
and salutem per aqua.COSETTE, VIA EMAIL
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Tis is a question we have spent no small amount of time
wrestling with ourselves. In our July/August 2008 issue,
we asked a number of experts to weigh in and came up
with the following answer:
Precisely when and how the term spa rst came into use is still
un resolved. Spa historian Jonathan Paul De Vierville notes, One possibility
is that the word is an acronym created from three wordsallegedly
scrawled as grati on the walls of ancient Roman public bathssalude per
aqua. Tough there are at least eight other renditions of the phrase (salus
per aquum, sanitas per aquum, and sanitas per aquas are also common), all
versions have roughly the same translation: health through water. De
Vierville adds that the Latin word spargere (to pour forth) may also be the
source. Spa, a Belgian town established in the 14th century, could also be
the birthplace of the word. Derived from the regional term for fountain
(espa), the towns name quickly became synonymous with the benecial
waters located there and, over time, with healing springs elsewhere.

The Roman Baths in Bath,
England, are among the oldest
spa structures still standing.
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With the end of another year on the horizon, we asked you to rate your
favorite spas for 2009. As expected from such a savvy set of readers, your answers
spanned the globe as well as the world of wellness. And while a few signature brands
made multiple appearances, iconic independents and notable newcomers were well
represented too. So sit back, lose yourself in this issues special Spa Travel section,
and join us in fantasizing about where to go for some well-deserved relaxation. >>
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Favorite Eco/Green Spas
Hopefully one day this will no longer
need to be a category, as environ-
mentally conscious building practices
and operational protocols become
de rigueur. But until then, the following
ve spas have inspired you with their
heightened sense of sustainability. Wed
like to include an honorable mention of
Six Senses spas. Although they didnt
make your top choices (which isnt
surprising considering most of them
are quite a distance from the U.S.), they
set the standard for green spas around
the globeliterally. In 2007, the brand
helped nonprot EC3 Global draft and
test its Green Globe certication for spas.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub 1 , The Venetian
Resort-Hotel-Casino and The Palazzo
Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
Auberge Spa 2 , Auberge du Soleil
(Rutherford, California)
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa 3
(Tucson, Arizona)
Post Ranch Spa 4 , Post Ranch Inn
(Big Sur, California)
Rancho La Puerta 5 (Tecate,
Baja California, Mexico)
What is a green spa? Many spas today are nding ways to be more environ-
mentally friendly, but to qualify for this category, we required them to have a LEED-
certied building (LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design);
a sustainability director on sta; an eco/green program in place to minimize waste,
water use, and energy consumption; or organic/natural products in the spa.
Favorite Spas for Couples
Sharing is caring, and the pairing of
beautiful beaches and treatments for two
naturally brings out the romantic in all of
us. Seaside sensuality denes four of the
ve couples spas that won your heart. But
to really heat things up, you also selected
a high-desert hot spot that has long
infatuated Hollywoods amorous A-list.
Honua Spa 1 , Hotel Hna-Maui (Hana,
Maui, Hawaii)
Spa Gaucin 2 , St. Regis Monarch Beach
Resort & Spa (Dana Point, California)
Hualalai Spa 3 , Four Seasons Resort
Hualalai (Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii)
Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa 4
(Desert Hot Springs, California)
Spa LAuberge 5 , LAuberge Del Mar
(Del Mar, California) >>
Favorite Spas for Cuisine
Far from the avorless fare served in
years past, the modern spa menu has
redened the recipe for health-conscious
cuisine. Savory entrees showcase organic,
farm-fresh ingredients presented with
culinary artistry. Your epicurean spas
of choice add a dash of nutritional
enlightenment to last a lifetime.
Spa Montage 2 , Montage Laguna Beach
(Laguna Beach, California)
Spa Ojai 3 , Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
(Ojai, California)
The Spa at Bacara 4 , Bacara Resort & Spa
(Santa Barbara, California)
The Oaks at Ojai 5 (Ojai, California)
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Favorite Destination Spas
Travel itself can be powerful therapy.
After all, nothing refreshes your per-
spective like a little distanceand total
immersion in not only a new landscape
but also a 24/7 spa lifestyle. When it
comes to saddling up for serenity, your
votes pointed to the sun-kissed West
and Southwesthome to eight of your
top 10 retreats for long-range renewal.
Canyon Ranch in Tucson 2 (Tucson, Arizona)
Golden Door 3 (Escondido, California)
Mii amo, a destination spa at 4
Enchantment (Sedona, Arizona)
Ste. Annes Spa 5 (Grafton, Ontario, Canada)
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa 6
(Tucson, Arizona)
Rancho La Puerta 7 (Tecate, Baja California,
Mexico)
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa 8 (Vista, California)
Red Mountain Resort & Spa 9 (Ivins, Utah)
Lake Austin Spa Resort 10 (Austin, Texas)
Favorite Mineral Springs Spas
Mineral springs have long been prized
by cultures the world over, but it was the
Golden State that shone in this category,
playing host to all ve favorites.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa 1 (Corona,
California)
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs 2 (Calistoga,
California)
Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa 3
(Desert Hot Springs, California)
The SpringA Natural Hot Mineral 4
Spring Resort & Spa (Desert Hot
Springs, California)
Sycamore Spa and Wellness Center 5 ,
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
(San Luis Obispo, California)
Favorite Afordable Spas
Lets face it, these days this category is
more important than ever. And its no
surprise that domestic destinations tend
to t the bill, given the rising cost of
travel. When it comes to keeping both
you and your budget in balance, here
are the most popular picks:
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa 1 (Corona,
California)
The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House 3 ,
Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz,
New York)
Hilton Head Health 4 (Hilton Head Island,
South Carolina)
Red Mountain Resort & Spa 5 (Ivins, Utah) >>
Favorite Spas for Traveling Solo
Since the path to self-discovery is walked
alone, its no surprise that many of you
are making spa vacation reservations
for one. Two of your top ve solo travel
retreats are in the artists community of
Ojai, California, where the landscape and
culture have long inspired creativity and
personal growth.
The Spa at Red Rock 1 , Red Rock Casino,
Resort & Spa (Las Vegas)
Spa Ojai 3 , Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
(Ojai, California)
Golden Door 4 (Escondido, California)
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Favorite Cruise Line Spas
With an estimated 13.3 million passengers expected
to be welcomed aboard by the end of the year, it
seems to be smooth sailing for many cruise lines
and their spas. Sanctuaries at sea often incorporate
the pampering traditions of various ports of call
along with signature services and products. For
a high-touch experience on the water, these faves
oat to the front.
Spa and Fitness Centers 1 , Royal Caribbean International
Cloud 9 Spa 2 , Carnival Cruise Lines
Lotus Spas 3 , Princess Cruises
Vista Spa and Salons 4 , Disney Cruise Line
Mandara Spas 5 , Norwegian Cruise Line
Favorite Medical/Wellness Spas
An integrated and holistic approach to medi-
cine continues to be a welcome prescription for
change in conventional healthcare. And its one
thats certainly being lled: Medical spas are the
fastest-growing segment in the spa industryup
85 percent from 2007. These ve healing centers
are your preferred providers.
The Medical and Skin Spa 2 , Hyatt Grand Champions
Resort, Villas and Spa (Indian Wells, California)
California Health & Longevity Institute 3 , Four Seasons
Hotel Westlake Village (Westlake Village, California)
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing 4 (Carlsbad, California)
WellMax Center for Preventive Medicine 5
(La Quinta, California) >>
Favorite Day Spas
What a diference a day makes, especially when
theres room for a treatment or two on your
to-do list. These national brands and independent
boutiques are your favorites for coast-to-coast
convenience.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa 1 (Corona, California)
Burke Williams Day Spa and Massage Centers 2
(California)
Bliss Spas 3 (nationwide)
Spa Nordstroms 4 (nationwide)
Oasis Day Spas 5 (New York)
OUR GUIDE TO
spa types
destination spa
A facility with the pri-
mary purpose of guiding
individual spa-goers to
develop healthy habits.
Historically a seven-
day stay, this lifestyle
transformation can be
accomplished through a
comprehensive program
that includes spa services,
physical tness activities,
wellness education, health-
ful cuisine, and special
interest programming.
medical/wellness spa
A facility that operates
under the full-time, on-site
supervision of a licensed
healthcare professional
whose primary purpose is
to provide comprehensive
medical and wellness care
in an environment that
integrates spa services with
traditional, complemen-
tary, and/or alternative
therapies and treatments.
Te facility can include
both cosmetic and
wellness procedures
and services.
mineral springs spa
A spa oering an on-site
source of natural mineral
springs, thermal springs,
or seawater for use in
hydrotherapy treatments.
resort/hotel spa
A spa that is owned by
and located within a
resort or hotel and that
provides professionally
administered spa services,
tness and wellness
components, and spa
cuisine menu choices.
In addition to the leisure
guest, this is a great place
for business travelers who
wish to take advantage of
the spa experience while
away from home. In
many cases resort/hotel
spas also act as day spas
for local residents and
may oer special rates for
people in the community.
Do you know the diference between a destination spa and a resort spa?
The International Spa Association ofers these denitions.
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Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Northeast, Mid-Atlantic,
& Midwest
From the nations original urban centers
to its rural heartland, the spas you
highlighted east of the Mississippi are
a sophisticated conuence of Eastern
and Western modalities and seasonal
sensations.
La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa 1 , The
Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park
(New York City)
Crystal Spa 2 , Crystal Mountain Resort
& Spa (Thompsonville, Michigan)
The Spa at The Hotel Hershey 3 , The Hotel
Hershey (Hershey, Pennsylvania)
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York 4 ,
Mandarin Oriental New York (New York City)
The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House 5 ,
Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz,
New York)
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has quickly become one of
the worlds premier spa destinations,
and a wellness-focused stay in Sin City is
no gamble due to the resorts constant
game of one-upmanshipin service,
ambience, and amenitieswhich leaves
you the ultimate winner. These are your
dealers of choice for serenity on the Strip.
Spa Bellagio 1 , Bellagio Resort & Casino
(Las Vegas)
Spa Mandalay 3 , Mandalay Bay Resort
& Casino (Las Vegas)
The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas 4 , Wynn
Qua Baths & Spa 5 , Caesars Palace
(Las Vegas)
Favorite New U.S. Spas
(opened in 2008)
The number of spas in the United States
has increased at an annual average of
17 percent for the past ve years, helping
to ensure domestic tranquility. Whether
gilded in the glamour of Las Vegas or the
casual couture of the Southern California
coast, your recently opened picks prove
there are some things new under the
sunand theyre fabulous.
The Spa at Encore 1 , Encore at Wynn
The Spa at Pelican Hill 2 , The Resort at
Pelican Hill (Newport Coast, California)
SpaTerre 3 , Riviera Resort & Spa (Palm
Springs, California)
The Spa at Trump 4 , Trump International
Hotel Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
Spa Aquazul 5 , Hilton San Diego Bayfront
(San Diego)
U.S. SPAS
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Southern California
With weather that encourages alfresco activi-
ties, theres an abundance of positive peer
pressure in Southern California to look and feel
your best. Though the Golden States lower
latitudes are synonymous with surf, sun, and
sand, only the latter two are applicable to your
rst-place pick. Leaving the beach behind,
Palm Desert blazed ahead of the competition.
Spa Desert Springs 1 , Desert Springs JW Marriott
Resort & Spa (Palm Desert, California)
Spa Montage 2 , Montage Laguna Beach
(Laguna Beach, California)
Spa Gaucin 3 , St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort
& Spa (Dana Point, California)
Spa at La Costa 4 , La Costa Resort and Spa
(Carlsbad, California)
The Spa at Bacara 5 , Bacara Resort & Spa
(Santa Barbara, California) >>
SPA DESERT SPRINGS,
DESERT SPRINGS
JW MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
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Hawaii & South Pacic
Once again, spas in the worlds most
isolated island chain prove the most popular
in the Pacic. Hawaiis volcanoes, rain-
forests, and pristine beaches provide the
backdrop to your top ve selections.
Heavenly Spa by Westin 1 , The Westin
Maui Resort & Spa Kaanapali (Kaanapali,
Maui, Hawaii)
Spa Grande 2 , Grand Wailea (Wailea,
Maui, Hawaii)
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui 3 ,
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
(Wailea, Maui, Hawaii)
Anara Spa 4 , Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort
& Spa (Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii)
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Kapalua 5 , The Ritz-
Carlton Kapalua (Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii)
Rockies & Southwest
Once a wild frontier, the region is now known
as much for relaxation as for riding and roping.
The following standouts (including a tie for
fth place) are on your trail to tranquility.
The Spa at Camelback Inn 1 , Camelback Inn,
A JW Marriott Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Arizona Biltmore Spa 2 , Arizona Biltmore
(Phoenix)
Sanctuary Spa 3 , Sanctuary on Camelback
Mountain (Paradise Valley, Arizona)
The Centre for Well-Being 4 , The Phoenician
(Scottsdale, Arizona)
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Dallas 5 , The Ritz-Carlton
Dallas (Dallas)
The Spa at The Broadmoor 5 , The Broadmoor
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
THE SPA AT CAMELBACK
INN, CAMELBACK INN,
A JW MARRIOTT
RESORT & SPA
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA HALF MOON BAY,
THE RITZ-CARLTON HALF MOON BAY
South & Southeast
The hospitality of the South is reected
in your choice of destinations. The Grove
Park Inn, a favorite of F. Scott Fitzgerald,
makes your list, along with stellar spa
brands Canyon Ranch, The Ritz-Carlton,
and Mandarin Oriental.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Naples 1 , The Ritz-
Carlton Naples (Naples, Florida)
The Spa at The Grove Park Inn 2 , The Grove
Park Inn Resort & Spa (Asheville, North
Carolina)
The Ritz-Carlton Spa New Orleans 3 , The
Ritz-Carlton New Orleans (New Orleans)
Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami 4
Beach (Miami Beach, Florida)
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami 5 ,
Mandarin Oriental Miami (Miami)
Northern California &
Pacic Northwest
From the Central Coast of California to
Oregon and Washington, the pine-and-sea-
scented air brings renewal. But its clearly
the Golden State that captured your heart.
Here are the spas that draw you northwest.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Half Moon Bay 1 ,
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay (Half
Moon Bay, California)
Auberge Spa 2 , Auberge du Soleil
(Rutherford, California)
The Spa at Pebble Beach 3 , The Lodge at
Pebble Beach (Pebble Beach, California)
Allegria Spa 4 , Ventana Inn & Spa (Big Sur,
California)
The Spa at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission 5
Inn & Spa, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission
Inn & Spa (Sonoma, California) >>
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Caribbean
Cerulean seas, talcum-like beaches, and
cultural diversity make the Caribbean
islands a timeless playground for the
senses. Fortunately, every day is recess
at your favorite nurturing centers, which
feature local ingredients, ethereal design,
and outdoor treatments enhanced by the
gentle touch of the trade winds.
Mandara Spa Atlantis 1 , Atlantis, Paradise
Island (Paradise Island, Bahamas)
Silver Rain, a La Prairie spa at The Ritz- 2
Carlton Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton
Grand Cayman (Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands)
Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon 3 ,
Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica)
The Self Centre 4 , Caneel Bay, A Rosewood
Resort (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands)
The Caves Aveda Concept Spa 5 , The Caves
(Negril, Jamaica) >>
Mexico
A resurgence of tourism and incred-
ible travel deals have Mexico primed
to pampera fact that hasnt gone
unnoticed. According to the votes, these
resort spas on both the Baja and Yucatan
peninsulas hold your passport to south-
of-the-border bliss.
Paz Spa 1 , Cabo Azul Resort (San Jose
del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico)
Armonia Spa 2 , Pueblo Bonito Pacica
Holistic Retreat & Spa (Cabo San Lucas,
Baja California Sur, Mexico)
JW Marriott Cancun Spa 3 , JW Marriott
Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun, Quintana
Roo, Mexico)
The Spa at Esperanza 4 , Esperanza,
an Auberge Resort (Cabo San Lucas,
Baja California Sur, Mexico)
Spa Aqua 5 , Aqua Cancun (Cancun,
Quintana Roo, Mexico)
Canada
Host of the 2010 Winter Games, our
neighbor to the north is already a gold
medal spa destination: Unsurpassed
natural beauty and provincial ambi-
ence pair with Old World therapies and
state-of-the-art amenities throughout the
countrys spas. In the land of the maple
leaf, these are your favorite places to go.
Ste. Annes Spa 1 (Grafton, Ontario, Canada)
Willow Stream, the spa at The Fairmont 2
Banf Springs, The Fairmont Banf
Springs (Banf, Alberta, Canada)
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort 3
Whistler, Four Seasons Resort Whistler
(Whistler, British Columbia, Canada)
Vida Spa 4 , The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
(Whistler, British Columbia, Canada)
Sant Spa at Bear Mountain 5 , The Westin
Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa
(Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
PAZ SPA, CABO AZUL RESORT
STE. ANNES SPA
MANDARA SPA ATLANTIS,
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Southeast Asia
The scattered islands in this region pro-
vide so many sensory delights, its hard
to know where to begin. But you found
focus in your choice of spa locations.
Though Singapore got top billing, Thailand
took all but one of the other favored
spotsincluding two that tied for fourth.
Remde Spa 1 , The St. Regis Singapore
(Singapore)
Mandara Spa 2 , JW Marriott Phuket Resort
& Spa (Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand)
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at 3
Jimbaran Bay, Four Seasons Resort Bali at
Jimbaran Bay (Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia)
Banyan Tree Spa Phuket 4 , Banyan Tree
Phuket (Cherngtalay, Phuket, Thailand)
Six Senses Destination SpaPhuket 4
(Tambol Paklok, Phuket, Thailand)
The Oriental Spa 5 , Mandarin Oriental
Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand)
Asian Subcontinent
Spa destinations dont get more exotic
or more challenging to get to than those
on the Asian subcontinent. The adventur-
ous among you seem to travel in similar
circles, as only 63 votes separated your
ve favorites, dispersed between India,
the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Quan Spa 1 , JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai
(Maharashtra, India)
Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru 2 , Banyan Tree
Vabbinfaru (North Male Atoll, Maldives)
The Oberoi Spa 3 , Wildower Hall, Shimla
in the HimalayasAn Oberoi Resort
(Himachal Pradesh, India)
Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort 4
(Weligama, Sri Lanka)
One&Only Spa by Espa 5 , One&Only Reethi
Rah Maldives (North Male Atoll, Maldives)
Far East
Although insular by nature, the Far East
is opening up. Still basking in the success
of 2008s Olympic Games, China contin-
ues to surprise and mesmerize. Four of
your ve faves are under its ag.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa 1 , The Ritz-Carlton
Beijing (Beijing)
Heavenly Spa by Westin 2 , The Westin
Beijing Financial Street (Beijing)
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong 3
Kong, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
(Hong Kong)
The Mandarin Spa 4 , Mandarin Oriental
Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
The Peninsula Spa by Espa 5 , The Peninsula
Tokyo (Tokyo)
THE OBEROI SPA BY BANYAN TREE,
THE OBEROI SAHL HASHEESH
QUAN SPA, JW MARRIOTT
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Africa/Middle East
In these parts of the world, which have
recently undergone dramatic transforma-
tions, a vibrant spa scene now complements
an overarching quest for balance. Your pref-
erences ranged from South Africas safari
chic to Dubais desert opulence, but when
crowning the sultan of spas you looked to
the Red Sea in Egypt.
The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree 1 , The Oberoi
Sahl Hasheesh (Red Sea, Egypt)
The Spa at Bushmans Kloof 2 , Bushmans
Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness
Retreat (Cederberg Mountains, South Africa)
The Spa at Cape Grace 3 , Cape Grace
(Cape Town, South Africa)
The Atlantis Spa 4 , Atlantis, The Palm
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Willow Stream Spa 5 , The Fairmont Dubai
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Europe
The birthplace of spa culture, Europe is
steeped in ancient bathing traditions and
remains the ultimate pilgrimage for any
devotee of hydrotherapy and wellness.
Three of your ve Old World oases are in
the Renaissance region of Tuscany and
were only four votes apart.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V 1 ,
Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris)
Adler Spa 2 , Adler Thermae Spa Resort
(San Quirico dOrcia, Tuscany, Italy)
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort 3 (San
Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany, Italy)
Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort 4
(Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy)
Espa at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt 5 ,
The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt (Enniskerry,
County Wicklow, Ireland) R
Central/South America
The importance of preservation has been
learned by many Central and South Ameri-
can nations in recent years, as evidenced
by an ever-increasing number of national
parks. In this atmosphere of renewal, spas
continue to ourish. One each in Peru and
Belize made your honor roll, but Costa Rica
was the valedictorian of votes.
The Sunset Spa 1 , Turtle Inn (Placencia, Belize)
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Costa 2
Rica, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at
Peninsula Papagayo (Peninsula Papagayo,
Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
JW Marriott Guanacaste Spa 3 , JW Marriott
Guanacaste Resort & Spa (Tamarindo,
Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
The Grand Spa 4 , Tabacn Grand Spa Thermal
Resort (Arenal, Alajuela, Costa Rica)
Unu Spa 5 , Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Hotel (Cusco, Peru)
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exciting time in a womans
life. But lets be honest: Its
likely she wont feel like a
radiant Earth Mother during the entire
span of those nine months. Her once-
clear complexion can be dotted with
pimples. Ankles and calves are some-
times swollen. The waistlinewell,
it pulls a disappearing act. And thats
just the physical side of things; theres
also the mental and emotional stress
of becoming a parent. Fortunately,
a prenatal visit to the spa can deliver
some much-needed relaxation. In fact,
it may also make labor more tolerable:
When a mother is in good health and
feels better, shes more likely to have an
easier labor and be more comfortable,
says Eileen Ehudin Beard, senior prac-
tice advisor for the American College
of Nurse-Midwives.
Tat said, there are spa services every
expectant mother should steer clear of,
which is why many spas offer treat-
ments created specically for pregnant
women. Because studies suggest expo-
sure to high heatespecially in early
pregnancyis associated with birth
defects and miscarriage, its wise for
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pampering
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Spas are a wonderful treat
for expectant mothers,
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pregnant women to avoid saunas and
whirlpools, for instance. When it comes
to massage, its best to skip deep-tissue
work or stretchingwhich are often too
vigorous and can overwork and cause
pain to already-relaxed jointsunless
the therapist is specially trained to work
on pregnant women.
Treatment ingredients are another
key consideration. Many pregnant
women are particularly sensitive to cer-
tain scents, so its a good idea to ask to
smell any lotions and potions before
theyre used. Also, essential oils should
be a red ag; although some experts say
lavender and other ower-based oils are
safe when diluted, others caution against
them entirely. No matter what products
are used, make sure they are organic to
avoid any potentially dangerous chemi-
cals entering the bloodstream.
Despite these limitations, there are
still many spa options for pregnant
women. Check the menu for prenatal
treatments, which have been adapted
to address an expectant mothers spe-
cial needs. For instance, because its
unsafe for a pregnant woman to lie at
on her back or on her stomach, during
a pregnancy massage the therapist will
help her find a comfortable and safe
position on her side using pillows or
other supports. And most pregnancy-
specic facials avoid harsh ingredients
or anything that will leave the skin
more susceptible to sun damagelike
strong peels, lasers, or extractions
because high levels of hormones can
make complexions more sensitive.
Ultimately, its important to men-
tion the pregnancy when a treatment is
booked so the spa can oer guidance. It
will be well worth it: Even just an hour
of pampering can allow a mom-to-be
to connect with her changing body
and genuinely improve how she feels,
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TLC for moms-to-be Proper skincare can help ease some of the unpleasant
side efects of pregnancy. Try to stick with products that are as chemical-free as
possible, since 60 percent of whats put on the skin soaks into the bloodstream.
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( Mama Mio O-Mega
Body Buf An alternative
to harsh scrubs, this
exfoliant contains micro-
ground pumice; sweet
almond oil; and omega
oils 3, 6, and 9, the com-
bination of which sloughs
away dead skin and
encourages cell renewal.
($33, mamamio.com)
) Belli Pregnancy
Anti-Chloasma Facial
Sunscreen SPF 25 Zinc
oxide and titanium dioxide
protect skin from UV
damage that can lead to
brown, splotchy patches
(chloasma), which are
common in pregnant
women. Slightly tinted,
it blends in easily with all
skin tones. ($24, belliskin
care.com)
* Erbaviva Stretch Mark
Cream and Stretch Mark
Oil A non-greasy formula
makes this cream perfect
for applying in the morn-
ing, followed by a night-
time application of the
oil. Certied organic shea
butter, sweet almond oil,
and sea buckthorn keep
tightly stretched bellies
supple and itch-free.
($28 each, erbaviva .com)
+ Basq Rebalancing Face
Cleanser This wash gives
a constantly changing
complexion exactly what
it needs when it needs it.
The combination of
rich emollients, gentle
exfoliants, and sooth-
ing botanicals provides
moisture while preventing
breakouts and irritation.
($34, basqnyc .com)
, VedaPure VedaMama
Relax: Body Cream This
cooling moisturizer is made
with cocoa butter, arnica,
and peppermint to relieve
and invigorate tired muscles.
($50, vedababy .com)
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visit a spa, its still wise to run any treatments by a doctor because every woman and pregnancy
is diferent. Also, feel free to request a particular therapist at the spa; all licensed bodyworkers
are trained to work on pregnant women, but some therapists specialize in this area.
PRENATAL MASSAGE The back supports much of
the added weight pregnant women carry, which
can affect alignment and lead to soreness and
stifness. Regular massage sessions (the American
Pregnancy Association recommends Swedish) can
ease trouble spots as well as help increase circula-
tion and decrease swelling. Because of this extra
strain on the back, treatments should be done
with the woman on her side, sup-
ported with pillows. (There is some
concern that massage tables with
the belly area cut out cause uterine
ligaments to stretch painfully.)
MANICURE/PEDICURE Boston author
and OB-GYN specialist Laura Eliza-
beth Riley, M.D., says there are no
statistics that prove nail polish is
harmful to a gestating baby. To be
safe, however, expectant mothers
should avoid formulas that contain
toluene, which at high levels may cause birth
defects and delay a childs physical and mental
development. (SpaRitual and O.P.I. have both
banned the ingredient.) Also look for a spa or salon
with good ventilation because some odors could
make pregnant women feel nauseated.
GENTLE FACIALS Surging hormones can throw
complexions out of whack, leading to breakouts
or bouts of dryness, but facials can bring balance.
Just make sure the products and methods used
are gentle (no strong peels or extractions) because
skin can be extremely sensitive at this time. And
theres no need to worry about steam; when its
directed onto the face it wont raise the bodys
temperature.
ACUPUNCTURE Visiting a licensed acupuncturist,
preferably one who has experience working with
pregnant women, can be helpful in
treating nausea and vomiting dur-
ing the rst trimester. Though little
research exists, some acupunctur-
ists believe the therapy can rotate
breech babies and induce labor
thats slow to start.
LEG TREATMENTS The legs are
working overtime during preg-
nancy to support a womans grow-
ing gure, and treating them to a
little TLC can relieve soreness and
reduce swelling. Look for treatments that use cool-
ing ingredients like peppermint and eucalyptus.
STRETCH MARK TREATMENTS Think of these as
facials for the belly; hydrating masques and
creams applied to stretched skin can ease itching
and potentially minimize stretch marks.
COUPLES MASSAGE Going to the spa with a partner
for a side-by-side service allows both parents-to-be
to enjoy some relaxation time.
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sessions can
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spots as well as
help increase
circulation and
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IMAGINE BANISHING WRINKLES, age spots, and
unwanted hair for a fraction of the cost of a trip to the
local medical spa or dermatologist. Such is the promise
of a host of new devices making their way onto retail
shelves, but how safe and eective are these tools? It
depends on the gadget, where you purchased it, how
you use it, and how you dene eective.
Rod Rohrich, M.D. , chairman of the Department
of Plastic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center at Dallas , notes that the wattage
limits of over-the-counter light therapy units and laser
hair removal tools , as well as the restrictions on how
deeply consumer-available micro-
dermabrasion units can penetrate the
skin, typically keep these products from
being able to achieve the sorts of results people are
looking for. (Read: spa-quality.) Basically, if theyre
strong enough to work theyre probably not really
safe for you to use at home, and if theyre safe theyre
probably not strong enough to really work, he says.
However, there are some gadgets that the experts
(including top estheticians) rave about. Clarisonic is
a very eective and e cient cleansing device, says
Neal Schultz, M.D. , a Manhattan-based dermatol-
ogist . He notes, though, that Clarisonic is a cleansing
tool only, not an exfoliating device or a microderm-
abrasion replacement .
If you do opt to purchase an at-home beauty
gadget, its a good idea to do so at a spa or dermatol-
ogists o ce (as opposed to a drugstore), where the
products are typically of a more professional grade
and the experts can assess your skin, show you how
to use the tool, and ensure that there are no contra-
indications. We tested a few of the most popular units
available today (see Te Scoop at right ) and had
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RESULTS It caused
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when I switched to
every other day at
the recommendation
of an esthetician, my
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Ansr: Acne Care
PRICE $185, ansr.com
CLAIM Blue and red
photo light wave
applications reduce
acne and ne lines
when used for 10
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RESULTS I havent
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I started using it, and
I think the ne lines
around my eyes have
decreased. But the
skincare products that
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the scoop Do the latest over-the-
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PRICE $249 ($60
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crystalift.com
CLAIM The home
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uses micronized crys-
tals to remove ne
lines, clear pores, and
smooth skin tone .
RESULTS My skin had
a nice glow, but the
wand needs to form a
suction to work, and
the tip was too wide
to do so around my
nosewhere most of
my clogged pores are.
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green tea toner
INGREDIENTS
Loose-leaf organic
green tea
Spring water
DIRECTIONS
( Steep 3 grams
(about 1 tsp.) of
loose-leaf green
tea in 6 oz. of hot
spring water for
3 minutes.
) Cool completely
and pour into a
small glass spritzer
bottle.
* Spray lightly on
the face or apply
with a cotton ball.
(Note: Toner will keep
for about 3 days if
refrigerated. Shake
bottle before each use.)
Plenty of people leave toner
out of their beauty routine, but
many estheticians swear by its
ability to balance the pH of the
skin and remove residue left
by cleansers. Looking for an
easy, afordable way to try it
out? Lisa Sykes, sustain ability
specialist for spa supplier
Uni versal Companies, suggests
this refreshing two-ingredient
version (good for all skin
types) made with one of
natures best antioxidants:
green tea. Simply apply it in
the morning after cleansing
and before moisturizing, and
then reapply throughout the
day for a pick-me-up. The teas
polyphenols help ght free
radicals and inammation, and
studies have shown that when
applied to the skin, green tea
helps protect against sun
damage. AMY WESTERVELT
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enough. For a more personalized spa
experience, consider suggesting a
specic treatment; the recipient will
appreciate the extra thought and still
have the option of getting exactly
what he or she wants. AMY WESTERVELT
FOR
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Your mom
Focused almost
entirely on relaxation,
Swedish massage
is a pretty safe bet.
To add something
extra, consider a
hydrotherapy ses-
sion beforehand.
Broaden her
horizons with a
specialized style
of massage, such
as Thai, ashiatsu,
or four-hand (two
therapists).
Try something
adventurousa
scrub or masque
that you apply to
each other, for
example, or couples
massage lessons.
Help tune up her
body with energy
work: Reiki, Polarity
Therapy, or intuitive
massage.
Combine relaxation
and bonding during
a couples massage,
ideally at a spa that
has a couples suite
with a view or pri-
vate relaxation area.
A co-worker
A deep-tissue mas-
sage will help her
release the work
stress she has built
up from long hours
in the ofce.
Your partner
A lifting, rming, or
lymphatic facial will
leave her skin look-
ing fabulous.
An aromatherapy
massage can help
teens de-stress
perfect for years rife
with social anxiety.
With a basic facial
plus scalp and
shoulder massage
add-on, shell leave
feeling like she had
a full day at the spa.
A chocolate body
treatment will smell
comfortingly familiar
while bringing anti-
oxidants to the skin.
A friend The teenager
in the family
spabeauty
TREATMENTS
Q. What are the benets of getting extractions during a facial? Are they necessary?
A. Te purpose of extractions is to draw out pore-clogging
sebum using a precise technique and gentle pressure
without scarring or tearing the skin. Te goal is to leave the
skin looking and feeling clean, clear, and healthy. Facials
that dont include extractions will not accom-
plish this goal. However, there are situations
when one should stay away from them,
depending on the expertise of the esthetician.
PROS: Pores are sensitive, but if the skin is
treated properly before and after the extractions
(cleansed, using steam when necessary; dis-
infected appropriately; and moisturized afterward), the man-
ual cleaning of the pores can do wonders for the complexion.
CONS: Oftentimes extractions are performed incorrectly,
with the esthetician using too much force with both ngers
(which creates too large of an opening on the pore), approach-
ing the opening from the wrong angle, or using instruments
incorrectly. Even with decent extractions, the skin needs
to be disinfected properly, and steps to close the pores and
heal the skin must be taken. Tese steps are
often neglected, causing subsequent breakouts.
To make matters worse, if extractions are not
done correctly and all of the infection is not
removed from the area, the skin will become
red, inamed, and irritated. Tis can lead to
a bigger and more serious problem than there
was to begin with. THE VERDICT: I do believe in extrac-
tions, but only if they are done correctly. Otherwise, skip
them.Sonya Dakar, founder of the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic,
Beverly Hills, California
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ways to support optimal
wellness throughout life is
to eat a balanced diet packed
with all the nutrients your body needs
to keep it functioning properly. Unfortu-
nately, even if your diet includes nearly
all of the recommended food groups
and quantities, it may not be enough
to keep your body in peak condition.
According to a 2007 study by the
Council for Responsible Nutrition,
nearly 80 percent of doctors recommend
that their patients take multivitamin/
mineral (MVM) supplements to ensure
against def iciencies, and a separate
study published in JAMA found that
most people do not consume enough
vitamins through food alone.
Tis becomes an even greater issue
as you age because the digestive system
becomes more sluggish over time, which
inhibits nutrient absorption. Fortunately,
its never too late to boost your nutrient
intake; according to David Heber, M.D.,
director of the UCLA Center for Human
Nutrition, supplements can be benecial
even for adults who just begin to take
them in midlife.
How They Work
Vitamins play a critical role in helping
the body derive energy from food and
in regulating various biochemical reac-
tions, such as the synthesis of neuro-
transmitters. With the exception of
D and K, vitamins cannot be made by
the body and thus must be consumed.
MVM supplements designed for
optimal aging include formulations that
help reduce oxidation and inammation
(which are believed to lead to chronic
illness) while also providing nutritional
support for bone, joint, and eye health.
Choosing the Right One
Te supplement industry is not regu-
lated by a third-party organization
such as the FDA, which means the
safety and eff icacy of supplements
do not have to be veried. To ensure
youre picking the right MVM supple-
ment, its a good idea to consult your
health practitioner, who can also help
you decide whether to augment your
MVM supplement with any additional
nutrients to address specific vulner-
abilities, such as a family history of a
particular disease. (To conduct further
research yourself, visit consumer lab
.com, a supplement watchdog site.) B
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Adding nutritional
supplements to a healthy
diet can help you live well
longer. BY AMY WESTERVELT
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One of the f irst things to con-
sider when selecting any supplement
is whether the formulation is water
soluble or fat soluble, which affects
how it is processed in the body. With
water-soluble vitamins, anything that
is not immediately used is eliminated.
Any excess from fat-soluble vitamins,
however, is stored in the body and
can accumulate to toxic levels. It is
important to understand that more
is not better, says Jeanette Brone,
founder of Path for Life, a nutrition
center in New York City. She notes
that excess vitamins can stress the
body and cause inammation.
Another key consideration when
choosing an MVM supplement is
the origin of its nutrients. Many are
chemically sourced: created in a lab
and isolated from the elements that
make them eective when ingested as
part of a whole food. As a result, many
nutrition specialists advocate formulas
made from whole-food ingredients,
which they say are better absorbed
and used by the body.
The Bottom Line
Although taking the right MVM sup-
plement can help address the internal
and external signs of aging, eating
a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
remains extremely important. Accord-
ing to Zhaoping Li, M.D., professor
of medicine and clinical chief of the
Division of Cl inical Nutrition at
UCLA, Alzheimers disease and other
age-related conditions are often linked
to the reduced consumption of fruits
and vegetables. She recommends eating
as many varieties of produce as possible
and enhancing meals with spices, which
slow oxidation. Between the nutrients
in your diet and those provided by your
MVM supplement, you ll be healthier
and more energized in no time. R
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Essential fatty acids help
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receptors in the brain that help new
neural connections form are active
only during sleep. It is the mecha-
nism that we think underlies the
formation of memory, says Marcos
Frank, Ph.D., an assistant professor
of neuroscience at the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Its a discovery that may explain why
people who get a lot of sleep before a
test or presentation perform better.
DO sleep to stay t. According to
research by Sarosh Motivala, Ph.D.,
an assistant professor of psychiatry at
UCLA, chronic insomniadened
as diculty initiating or maintaining
sleep on most nights for more than a
monthmay increase ghrelin (a hor mone
that triggers appetite) and decrease
leptin (which promotes energy expen-
diture), causing people to eat more
and store more fat in their bodies.
DONT sleep of headaches. A study
published in the Journal of Clinical
Sleep Medicine found that women
who use naps as a way to relieve
tension headaches are more likely to
experience insomnia and other sleep
problems because naps disrupt night-
time sleep patterns. In addition, sleep
disturbances can increase your risk of
developing chronic headaches, leading
to a cycle of pain and sleeplessness.
sleep basics
YOU MAY NOT REALIZE IT, but your body is doing everything but resting while
you snoozeits forming memories, repairing cells, and regulating hormones.
Unfortunately, although the National Sleep Foundation recommends seven hours
of shut-eye a night, 20 percent of Americans get six hours or less. If youre one
of those people, heres how to make the best of the sleep you do get. N.R.
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Invest in proper
footwear. The
right shoes can help
prevent injury, Gill
says. Head to a spe-
cialty running store,
where theyll do a t
on your feet to ensure
you leave with the
perfect pair.
2
Start slowly. If
your body isnt
used to the physical
demands of run-
ning, begin slowly by
alternating jogging
with walking. For
instance, for the rst
two to four weeks,
do four cycles that
include three minutes
of walking and one
minute of running,
two or three times
a week. Gradually
decrease the walking
and increase the
running every few
weeks until you can
run continuously.
3
Warm up and
cool down.
Before your run, warm
up by doing dynamic
movementssuch as
squats, jumping jacks,
or brisk walkingthat
get your heart pump-
ing. After your run, do
ve minutes of static
stretching (stretching
while your body is at
rest and holding for
at least 30 seconds).
4
Listen to your
body. If you feel
any aches or pains,
stop and seek medi-
cal help. What starts
of as a small ache
could turn into some-
thing that prevents
you from running at
all, Gill says.
RUN FOR
YOUR LIFE
IN ADDITION TO beneting your heart, running
may increase your life span in other ways as
well. A recently completed Stanford University
study tracked 500 participants ages 50 and
older for more than 20 years and found that
running can slow the efects of aging. (The
runners lived longer and had fewer disabilities
than non-runners.) As long as you dont have
a serious health condition or an injury that
could be exacerbated by running, these tips
from Jennifer Gilla certied distance running
coach in the Washington, D.C., areacan help
you reap the benets too. KAREN ASP
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REDUCING THE AMOUNT of calories you consume
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( Eat meals every four to six hours with a
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single most important thing you can do to con-
trol your cravings and appetite. Research shows
that people who have a regular eating schedule
eat 80 fewer calories per day than those who
skip meals and eat at irregular times.
) Turn of the tube. Do you watch more than
two hours of TV daily? Then its likely you
eat 137 more calories per day than those who
watch less.
* Always sit down at the table to eat, and
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all in your head
THAT EXTRA-TIRED FEELING you get
during a workout after a long day at the oce
is a gment of your imagination. According
to a new study from Bangor University, in
Wales, performing tough mental tasks before
a workout causes you to fatigue faster because
mental exhaustion makes you perceive physical
activity as more dicult. Youll reach your
perceptual limit well before your physiologi-
cal limit, says head researcher and exercise
physiologist Samuele Marcora, Ph.D. So if
youve used the Im tired excuse to skip the
gym after a tough day at work, the jig is up.
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leaps of faith
When faced with a life-altering decision, how can
you know which path to choose? BY ALISON SINGH GEE
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HOULD I MARRY MY BOYFRIEND? Leave my
job and start the business of my dreams? Have
another child? Life is full of momentous deci-
sions that cant be resolved by simple logic or
reason. Despite an endless examination of the choices, a
clear-cut answer may not come. Fear may get in the way
of change, yet theres often the sense that sticking to the
status quo wont bring satisfaction or comfort, either.
In moments like these, there are two choices: to stay
put and embrace the security of the known or to trust in
what lies ahead and take a leap of faith. But what is faith,
exactly? Irene Goldenberg, Ed.D., a Los Angeles-based
family therapist and professor emeritus in the UCLA
Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science,
denes it as belief in a higher powersomething that
suggests everything is not under your personal control.
For some, that means trusting in a god, being, or
spirit that watches over them. For others, its the belief
in destiny, karma, or self, and the conviction that there is
some kind of balance in the universe. Irrespective of how
we dene faith, its restorative power can bring positive
outcomes above and beyond any specic goals we may be
striving for. In fact, the American Psychological Asso-
ciation cites numerous studies indicating that faith helps
increase coping skills, provides greater resilience to stress,
and improves overall life satisfaction.
Another benet of faith is a deeper understanding
of self and personal mission, according to Lisa Nichols,
author of No Matter What: 9 Steps to Living the Life
You Love. Sometimes your soul cries out for you to do
something radically dierent from what youre presently
doing, she says. Nichols recalls standing at her own A
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10. Hershey - One of the worlds premier
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emotional precipice just a few
years ago. Something kept tell-
ing her to leave her six-figure
consulting job and create a
program that would help trou-
bled teenagers turn their lives
around. But as a single mom,
she knew that a startup business
was a huge risk. She kept saying
no to this voice until it got so
loud it was keeping her up at night.
Finally, Nichols said yes to the
dream. She spent the next three years
squirreling away money and creating a
business plan, then left her consulting
job. I took a leap of faith, she says.
Ten, I worked hard to evict fear and
worry from my body. I kept saying yes to
myself until I forced my plan into exis-
tence. Was the gamble worth it? Abso-
lutely, says Nichols. A decade later, she
is a successful motivational speaker and
a New York Times best-selling author.
Nichols combination of faith and
planning is exactly the sort of leap
Goldenberg recommends. Sometimes
faith is what you needits a quality
that can help you through a crisis,
she says. But you need to base deci-
sions on more than faith. In order to
make realistic choices you should talk
with people you care about and listen
to what they have to say. Goldenberg
also suggests speaking to people whose
situation is close to yours and really
hearing the advice they have to give.
Making faith-based decisions can
also inspire a renewed sense of creativity
and adventure, according to Mallika
Chopra, founder of intent.com (and
daughter of spi rit ual gur u
Deepak Chopra). Choosing to
get o the track you are on and
take a leap of faith can help you
break out of certain negative
patterns, she says. It invites
creativity and opportunity.
Chopra has taken many leaps
in her life, such as moving to
India when she fell in love with
the man she eventually married,
and then leaving an MBA program to
start mypotential .com. Although that
business failed a year after she started
it, Chopra never regretted her choice.
I learned to make decisions on a gut
level and trust that things will work
out in some way, she says. Most of all,
Chopra notes, taking such leaps built
her condence in making other bold,
faith-based decisions, such as starting
her latest website venture. Ive learned
to live in the wisdom of uncertaintyto
believe that no matter what choices we
make, the future holds innite possi-
bilities, she says. R
LISTEN TO YOUR
INTERNAL VOICE
When something is
urging you to make
changes, pay atten-
tionit could be your
soul asking you to
tune in to your true
desires. To better hear
that voice, consider
taking a meditation
class. Its a great tool
for tapping into who
you really are and
what you truly want,
says Mallika Chopra,
founder of intent.com,
who devotes 20 min-
utes every afternoon
to quiet reection.
Listening to yourself
in silence helps you
develop trust in your-
self and the world.
TALK TO SUPPORTIVE
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Ask your most trusted
loved ones whether
they believe the leap of
faith you hope to take
is a positive and real-
istic move. They can
help you objectively
examine this possible
change from all sides.
MAKE A PLAN Consider
your nal goal and
how you can prepare
for it: Does it require
saving money so you
can transition into a
lower-paying but more
rewarding career?
Does it mean nding
appropriate child care
so you can attend night
classes? Does it involve
seeking emotional sup-
port in therapy so you
can decide whether
to leave an unfullling
relationship? Theres
a diference between
taking a leap of faith
and making a reckless
decision, says Lisa
Nichols, who for three
years lived on a third
of her salary in order
to fund a new career.
You need to create
a foundation before
you jump.
CREATE AFFIRMATIONS
Supporting yourself
with positive pro-
nouncements can help
you stay motivated
during your transi-
tion. Nichols suggests
personalizing declara-
tions such as Today I
feel more powerful and
prepared because
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
Succeed or fail, under-
stand that you made
a choice that allowed
you to be true to
yourself. That in itself
has value. Try not to
get too disappointed
if things dont work
out, advises Chopra.
Trust that theres
some reason you did
what you did.
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IN STYLE
Interior design stars are dressing up spas with a
new lookand their unique approaches ofer some
lessons you can take home. BY JADE CHANG
Philippe Starck used
an all-white palette to
create an ethereal feel
in the relaxation area at
SLS Hotels Ciel Spa in
Los Angeles. OPPOSITE,
FROM TOP: A mix of
design styles gives the
hotels rooftop pool a
whimsical feel; textural
elements add punch
to the neutral-colored
outdoor lobby area.
THESE DAYS it seems no chic
spa is complete without the aesthetic
imprint of a famous interior designer.
From treatment rooms envisioned by
Philippe Starck to relaxation areas decked
out in Jonathan Adlers trademark pillows,
a bold new spa look is emerging.
Moving away from the zenlike, Asian-
inspired interiors that have helped soothe
spa-goers in recent years, these designers
are approaching relaxation from a
diferent direction, using everything from
humorous ourishes to minimalist accents
to create interesting yet restful spaces.
To me, every spa has its own person-
ality, says designer Marc Zef, who gave
The Carlyle its swanky art deco spa.
Its about uncomplicated design, a good
balance of masculine and feminine, clean
lines, warm and inviting tones, rich surfaces,
and soft lighting.
And then theres design icon Philippe
Starck, whose quintessentially French
exuberance comes through in every
project. The main element of a spa is
harmony, he explains. You must forget
the world, you must forget gravity
a spa is a beautiful nowhere.
Who knows? In addition to relaxation,
these stylish spas may just inspire you
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THE DESIGNER Dutch
design bad boy Marcel
Wanders
KNOWN FOR Creating
puzzling but gorgeous
objets dart, usually in the
form of stunning furniture
or home accessories
THE LOOK The theatrical
interiors are based on
Sleeping Beautys castle.
THE VIBE Spa director
Magdaleena Nikolov
notes that many patrons
come in because theyve
glimpsed photos of the
design and are curious
to see it in person. We
often get comments that
the design creates a fun
and fantastic environ-
ment, she says. Guests
know they are experi-
encing something new
and diferent.
BOOK IT (305) 672-2662,
mondriansouthbeach
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Agua Spa at the
Mondrian in South Beach
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ABOVE: Inspired by
Sleeping Beautys
castle, Marcel
Wanders incor-
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white furniture
throughout Agua
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ornate chairs are
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Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
THE DESIGNER Hippy potter-turned-
designer extraordinaire Jonathan Adler
KNOWN FOR Turning WASP style into
high style with his line of ceramics and
housewares , as well as judging interior
design talent on the TV show Top Design
THE LOOK All of Adlers signature
touches1970s shades, tongue-in-chic
country club style, wry witticismsare
present, along with truly lush spa touches .
THE VIBE The de cor creates a social
spa-ing scene that brings in the cocktail-
and-caftan set; if you prefer your pedicure
with a martini, this is the place for you.
Adlers design combines with a cheeky
treatment menu (the Thai massage is
called The Voodoo You Do, for example)
to shout a distinct message: A visit to
this spa is all about having fun.
BOOK IT (760) 770-5000, theparker
palm springs.com; doubles from $295
The mani/pedi room at the Palm
Springs Yacht Club is playful yet
elegant. INSET: The navy-and-white
lobby sets the spas nautical tone.
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THE DESIGNER New
York City-based hospi-
tality savant Marc Zef
KNOWN FOR Bringing
drama to Vikram
Chatwals Manhattan
hotels Night and
Dream New York
THE LOOK The Carlyles
art deco style gets a
sexy update with a
dramatic platinum-
tiled stairway, faux
leather oors, and
glittering chandeliers.
THE VIBE The glamour
continues with the
treatment oferings,
including a Gentle-
mans Deluxe Ritual ($375,
180 minutes) that culmi-
nates in a Black Diamond
facial using bioactive silt.
Ive had many clients wish
that their homes, even their
bathrooms, looked and
felt as elegant, says spa
consultant Donna Creagh.
To give it a try yourself, take
a cue from Zef and opt for
tortoiseshell and leather.
BOOK IT (212) 744-1600,
thecarlyle.com; doubles
from $755
Sense, A Rosewood Spa
at The Carlyle
NEW YORK CITY
Ciel Spas whimsical flower
holders are a classic Starck
touch. ABOVE: The womens
locker room is simple yet
elegant. OPPOSITE: The spas
all-white decor is meant to
make guests feel like they are
floating in the clouds. (Ciel
means sky in French.)
ABOVE: Built-in storage, a monotone
color scheme, and mirrors visually open
up the womens locker room. TOP: The
gender-neutral reception area combines
dark colors with splashy accents.
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Ciel Spa at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
LOS ANGELES
THE DESIGNER High-spirited French
fabricateur Philippe Starck
KNOWN FOR His joyfully utilitar-
ian line of kitchenware for Alessi
and being one of the rst high-
end designers to produce a more
accessible line for Target
THE LOOK Billed as a celestial
dreamscape, the white-on-white
spa echoes Starcks sophisticated-
but-playful design for the rest of
the hotel.
THE VIBE Owned by hotel and
restaurant developers SBE a celeb
favoriteCiel has plenty of star-
worthy touches, including personal
workout sessions with celebrity
trainers and a spa valet who will
escort you throughout the day and
take care of any needs. Spa director
Mark Bodnar says the design is
meant to evoke luxury, whimsy,
discovery, and serenity elements
that appeal to the spas Hollywood
demographic. A handful of treat-
ments on the menu include Reiki ,
an energy-healing technique that
works best when clients have the
sort of open mind that these sur-
roundings encourage.
BOOK IT (310) 247-0400, sbe.com/
sls; doubles from $349
Therme Vals
GRAUBUNDEN, SWITZERLAND
THE DESIGNER Quiet Swiss genius
Peter Zumthor , surprise winner of
the 2009 Pritzker Prize (architec-
tures equivalent of the Pulitzer )
KNOWN FOR Being a purist who
turns down more projects than he
accepts ; this spa, opened in 1996 ,
is his most famous design
THE LOOK A modernist temple to
bathing, Therme Vals is lled with
dramatic skylights and was built
with 60,000 slabs of the same
quartzite that is used for roofs in
the tiny mountain village nearby .
THE VIBE Zumthors creation is
all about reection and letting
nature soothe your soul. To create
a similar experience at home,
keep decoration spare and pay
attention to your lighting. A soft,
non-uorescent glow will give
you the same sense of quiet
relaxation that youd get from
more dramatic skylights.
BOOK IT +(41) 819268080, therme-
vals.ch; doubles from $377
The sleekly designed
Therme Vals is built over
a natural hot spring that
fills the spas pools with
healing mineral water .
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THE DESIGNER Philippe
Starck is back for this pull-
out-all-the-stops spa, while
design diva Kelly Wearstler
styled the adjoining Viceroy
Miamis richly detailed
rooms and public spaces.
KNOWN FOR Wearstler
popularized the Hollywood
Regency style through her
work on Viceroys hip West
Coast hotels and her stint
as a judge of Top Design.
THE LOOK Starcks oversize
ourishes dominate the
spadont miss the co-ed
skylit Water Lounge, which
mixes soaking pools with
a crackling replace and
shelves of white books.
Afterward, stop by one of
the Viceroys top-notch
eateries for a dose of
Wearstlers grown-up glam.
THE VIBE Spa director
Patrick Huey developed the
treatment menu to match
the spas highly artistic and
conceptual design, creating
signatures like The Canvas,
in which guests become a
blank slate for a customized
massage experience.
BOOK IT (305) 503-4400,
viceroymiami.com; doubles
from $245
The Spa at Icon Brickell
MIAMI
ABOVE: The spa offers a
dazzling ballroom-size
co-ed Water Lounge
with hot soaking pools,
cold plunge pools,
and a fireplaceas
its relaxation room.
LEFT: The living rooms
of the Viceroy Miamis
one-bedroom suites
feature Kelly Wearstlers
trademark mix of
vintage and modern.
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Caudale Vinothrapie Spa at Marqus de Riscal
ELCIEGO, SPAIN
Sculptural grapevines in the
relaxation area at Caudale
Vinothrapie Spa reflect
both the modern interior
and the vineyard setting.
INSET: Architectural curves
are a Frank Gehry trademark.
THE DESIGNER Name-
brand American
starchitect and curve
lover Frank Gehry
KNOWN FOR Setting
of the so-called
Bilbao efect with his
iconic design for the
Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao in Spain
THE LOOK Gehrys
signature swoops
around the outside of
the hotel and the spas
sumptuously modern
interiors ofer a sharp
contrast to the bucolic
vineyard setting.
THE VIBE Its the
vineyard that really
inuences the selec-
tion of treatments
here, like the Merlot
Wrap ($85, 15 min-
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Marc Barrel Bath ($85,
15 minutes) , both of
which take advantage
of the antioxidant
properties of grape
seeds . Reproduce
the look with modern
pieces that connect
your design scheme
to your surroundings
via natural colors,
shapes, and textures.
BOOK IT +(34)
945180880, marques
deriscal.com; doubles
from $392
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The soft glow of
Frank Gehrys
Cloud lamp
creates the
right mood for
unwinding from
the stresses of
the day. ($400 ,
unica home.com )
Treat your skin
from the inside
out with fresh-
squeezed orange
juiceor freshen
up some water
with a little lemon
using Philippe
Starcks iconic
Alessi juicer. ($90 ,
bloomingdales
.com )
After a long soak,
wrap yourself in
Kelly Wearstlers
stylish cashmere
diamond-print
throw . ($495 ,
kellywearstler for
sferra .com)
Arrange your scrubs on
Jonathan Adlers purity
dish and store your tissues
in his love container.
In addition to looking
good, these items can
be daily reminders that
lift the spirit and open
the heart. ($24 for dish ,
$58 for tissue-box cover ,
jonathanadler.com )
Use the sleek Moooi Container
Stool by Marcel Wanders to
help keep your living space
clutter-free. ($191, zwello.com )
BRINGING HOME
SPA CHIC
When incorporating any of the elements from these
well-designed spas into your own decor, take a tip from
designer Marc Zef : Whatever style you choose, it is
important not to skimp on accessories that touch the
skin. Waf e-weave towels, natural sponges, cashmere
slippers and robes, and wood-handled sea brushes all
afect the experience. Here are a few star designer
touches sure to add some excitement to your sanctuary.
PASSAGE TO
Le Tahaa Island Resort
& Spa incorporates local
materials into its design for
an authentic experience.
A couple travels through French Polynesia
in search of island-inuenced spa traditions,
serenity, and the perfect sunset. BY ERIC HISS
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And to think we almost missed it. My girlfriend
and I had been told of a place to witness an epic
sunset in the South Pacic, and we vowed to
catch an evening performance before we left.
But the weather on Tahaa, a small gem of an
island across the channel from Bora Bora in
French Polynesia, had been uncooperative.
Sudden showers, wind, and cloudsalthough
interspersed with periods of glorious sunshine
and rainbowshad stymied us on our quest.
By our last day on Tahaa, the sunset stakes had
grown sky high.
Not that we had come thousands of miles
from California solely for a sunset, but we
were determined to make activities like sunset-
watching the focus of our week. Deadlines,
road rage, and microwaved meals were to give
way to aimless strolls on the beach, backstrokes
in the lagoon, and a quest to learn more about
the ancient wellness practices of Polynesian (or
Maohi) culture, which have inuenced treat-
ments around the world.
Traditional therapies in French Polynesia
date back more than 2,000 years and rely heav-
ily on the abundant natural ingredients found
throughout these scattered islands, which cover
an area about half the size of Europe. Being
some of historys greatest navigators, Polyne-
sians carried their healing practices and botani-
cals with them throughout the vast Polynesian
Triangle, including the far-ung islands of New
Zealand, Samoa, and Hawaii.
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ORA BORA WAS OUR FIRST STOP, and
we didnt have to look very hard to
discover one of the most important
resources in the Polynesian wellness
canon: towering coconut palms, which are
everywhere. A virtual supermarket in the sky,
they provide shelter, food, water, and medicine.
Coconuts, or haari, are naturally dried on large
beds in the sun, then pressed to produce a pure
organic oil that is vital for both daily life and
special-occasion cultural rituals.
Ten there is tiare Tahiti, or Tahitian gar-
denia. Perhaps no other botanical element is as
pervasive and symbolic here as this small, white,
fragrant bloom. Married together, ref ined
coconut oil and tiare create monoi, which in
Tahitian means sweet-scented oil. During our
stay, whenever I asked about traditional and
contemporary Tahitian therapies, monoi always
came up. From coconut farmers on the back
roads of Tahaa to spa managers in gleaming
ve-star settings, everyone stressed that monoi
is absolutely elemental to Polynesian wellness.
So important is monoi to the Tahitian identity
and economy that Monoi de Tahiti was the rst
Tahitian product to earn an appellation of origin
designation, nearly 20 years ago.
We had our rst experience with monoi on
this trip at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora,
which opened in September 2008 and is the
latest resort to be built on Bora Boras famed
lagoon. After a tour of the lagoon via Jet Ski,
it was time for some relaxation at the spa. We
walked the footpaths ribboned by lush pandanus
and tropical owers to the vaulting, hardwood
spa
Tia Moana cruises to various islands
and features an onboard massage
therapist. ABOVE: All bungalows at
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora are
over water. OPPOSITE: Monoi, a blend
of refined coconut oil and tiare, is
used in many Tahitian spa treatments.
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structure that sits at the center of this private
islet. An attendant greeted us with that heart-
melting smile Polynesians seem to possess, and
as I looked up at the 72-foot ceiling, I felt as if
we had arrived at a cathedral of wellness. We
chose a couples treatment called the Kahaia
Haven Ritual, named after an indigenous tree
with many healing properties and a fragrant
bloom that will be featured in a new Four Sea-
sons spa line set to be introduced at years end.
The treatment was a multi-step affair that
began with a oral footbath, which left us time
to get over the cool-factor of the Kahaia Spa
Suites transparent overwater f loors. Next, we
experienced a modern interpretation of Tahitian
traditions and elements: an Espa body polish
with ground apricot kernel and aloe to which the
spa had added black pearl powder and local vanilla;
a deeply soothing couples hot stone massage
(called ofai here) with volcanic basalt rocks; and a
sybaritic nish worthy of Tahitian royaltyside-
by-side coconut milk baths with lagoon views.
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HE NEXT DAY, we made our way to
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa,
and over a lunch of poisson crua sort
of local ceviche dressed with lime,
coconut milk, and veggieswe learned more
about Tahitian traditions and techniques from
Anthony and Kamala Nayeli, an American
couple who co-manage the resorts Manea Spa.
Tey both stressed the responsibility they feel
to preserve the local heritage, even within the
boundaries of a modern luxury resort. Rather
than a fourteen-thousand-dollar pedi chair, we
have tradition, says Anthony. When youre in
our spa, youre in Polynesia. In fact, what drew
us to Manea Spa in the rst place was a rumor
that it oered that most traditional of Polyne-
sian art forms, the tattoo.
Not only was the rumor true, but we were in
lucktheir tattoo artist, a boldly marked Mar-
quesan named Matatiki, was on site and sched-
uled to work on Kamala. To mark the birth of
her second son, she was receiving a discreet
addition to an existing tattoo above her left
ear. Tere would be no ames or big red hearts;
traditional artists, called tahuaa tatau, work
only in black ink and stick to classic themes like
stylized animal and plant motifs.
Although we ultimately opted not to get
tattooed, we decided this was the place to get
another very traditional treatment, the taurumi,
or Tahitian massage. Reminiscent of Hawaiis
lomilomi, taurumi incorporates long, owing
strokes and kneading motions to release knots in
the body, free subtle energies, and impart over-
all balance. My Polynesian therapist integrated a
silky monoi to loosen every big-city bind I had,
and as we exited the spa through its lush gar-
dens; open breezeways; and natural elements of
woven pandanus, kahu wood, and lava rock, I
decided tradition was in good hands there.
Next we explored an entirely dierent take
on Polynesian-inspired well-being. Arriving at
Deep Ocean Spa at InterContinental Bora Bora,
I was struck by the hypermodernity on display.
Yes, there are pandanus roofs and stacked-stone
walls, but there is also glinting stainless steel,
sleek nishes, and ultramodern equipment like
dry f lotation beds. Tahiti 2.0, I thought to
LEFT, FROM TOP:
Treatments at
InterContinental
Bora Boras spa
incorporate minerals
found far below the
oceans surface; the
spa at Bora Bora
Pearl Beach Resort is
surrounded by a lily
pond. OPPOSITE: With
its sky-high A-frame
ceiling and golden
light, the spa at Four
Seasons Bora Bora
feels like a temple.
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BOOK IT
Bora Bora Pearl
Beach Resort
& Spa, Manea
Spa, Bora Bora,
+(689) 605385,
pearlresorts.com;
doubles from $708,
50-minute massage
from $147
Four Seasons
Resort Bora Bora,
The Spa, Bora Bora,
(800) 819-5053,
fourseasons.com;
doubles from $950,
60-minute massage
from $200
InterContinental
Bora Bora Resort
& Thalasso Spa,
Deep Ocean Spa
by Algotherm,
Bora Bora,
+(689) 607600,
ichotelsgroup
.com; doubles from
$1,041, 50-minute
massage from $177
Le Tahaa Island
Resort & Spa,
Relais & Chateaux,
Manea Spa, Le
Tahaa, +(689)
608400, letahaa
.com; doubles from
$1,122, 50-minute
massage from $154
Tia Moana, departs
Bora Bora every
Monday morn-
ing and returns
Sunday afternoons,
boraboracruises
.com; singles from
$12,113 all inclusive
myself. But what really sets the spa apart and
gives it an almost science-f iction approach
to wellness is reected in its name. Instead of
using monoi or crushed pearls, this spa nds
its inspiration more than a half-mile below the
oceans surface, where a tube system is used to
extract deep ocean water that is beyond the reach
of contaminants. Tis pure seawater, featuring
essentially the same mineral composition as
human plasma, is integrated into multiple treat-
ments and Algotherms Destination Bora Bora
products. Curious, we opted for the signature
Bora Bora Deep Blue Massage. Although Im
certain the products applied were benecial, it
was the therapists very skillful and human touch
that made it such a memorable treatment.
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EDUCTIVE AS BORA BORA WAS, our plans
also included visits to some neighboring
islands renowned for their quiet seren-
ity. We could have made the journeys
by twin-engine plane, but since we were in no
hurry, we chose to go by boatalthough calling
the Tia Moana cruise vessel a boat is a vast
understatement. Not a fan of big cruise ships,
I was swayed by the fact that Tia Moana has only
18 cabins and two suites and that its smaller
size (226 feet) means it can sail to islands no
big cruiser could reach, such as our rst desti-
nation, Huahine. Stepping aboard, the feeling
was more luxury yacht than cruise ship. Owned
by Tahitians, Tia Moana features everything
from traditional artifacts like stone carvings
and towering tikis to a phenomenal French chef
and two top-deck Jacuzzis. Te international
staff was incredibly welcoming and efficient,
but unfortunately the onboard therapist wasnt
available, so the spa treatment had to wait.
When we learned the sta could also arrange
a massage on one of the isolated beaches, we
vowed to return. For that day, however, we were
content with paddle boarding over crystal-clear
reefs and hiking jungle trails.
The next morning, we disembarked from
Tia Moana on the f lower-shaped island of
Tahaa. Perched on the tranquil lagoon side of
the Tautau islet, or motu, was our new home,
Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa, a ve-star prop-
erty where Tahitian traditions prevail. Elements
like Marquesan stone, coconut wood, and an
enormous kahaia tree sprouting from the lobby
(which is designed like a Polynesian canoe house)
are testaments to the hotels cultural focus.
Where we were most aware of the local con-
nection, however, was in the intimate, open-air
spa set back from the property amid a grove of
coconut palms. We spent a morning chatting
with spa director Terii Salmon about Tahitian
wellness and the appeal of this isolated motu
and learned that Tahaa is called the Vanilla
Island due to its many family-owned planta-
tions, which supply high-quality vanilla to cus-
tomers around the world. We also discussed the
many other local ingredients used here in treat-
ments: sea-green tamanu oil, ground coconut,
honey, and, of course, monoi. But he was most
passionate about his therapists, all Polynesian.
A spa menu is like a recipe; anyone can follow
it, he said. Really, the most special ingredient
is the energy of the therapist. We like to think
ours are the guardians of our culture.
It was later that day that we found ourselves
racing the sun to the wild side of the motu to
catch the sunset. We were winded but exhila-
rated as we arrived at the lava shore just in
time. Most of the clouds had cleared, but a few
remained anchored on the distant peaks of Bora
Bora. Slowly, the sun surrendered to a dark sea,
shimmering like an ocean of black pearls. At
that moment, Tahiti revealed itself to us, giving
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Water is the focus at
InterContinental Bora Bora
Resort & Thalasso Spa.
BELOW and OPPOSITE: Manea
Spas authentic massages
and side-by-side soaking
tubs are ideal for couples.
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Spiny Lobster and
Mango Gazpacho
Shooters
From Golden Door Cooks
at Home
MAKES 20 SHOOTERS
INGREDIENTS
1 (1-lb.) live spiny or
Maine lobster, or 68 oz.
(11 cups) shelled
cooked lobster meat
1 large mango, peeled and
diced (2 cups)
2 cups fresh orange juice
(from 6 oranges)
3 tsp. fresh lime juice (from
2 limes)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium cucumber, peeled,
seeded, and nely diced
(1 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded
and nely diced (1 cup)
1 medium red onion, nely
diced (1 cups)
1 small serrano chili, seeded
and minced (1 tbsp.)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. sriracha or Vietnamese
chili-garlic sauce, or a few
dashes of hot pepper sauce
(optional)
tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
tsp. freshly ground black
pepper, or to taste
20 pea shoots
DIRECTIONS
( In a large saucepan, bring 3
quarts of lightly salted water to
a boil. Put the lobster into the
pot headrst and lightly sim-
mer, covered, until the lobster
turns bright red, 1113 minutes.
(If the lobster is boiled too
harshly, it will make the meat
tough.) Transfer the cooked
lobster to a bowl of ice water to
cool. ) When cool enough to
handle, twist the claws o the
body if using Maine lobster.
Crack open the claws and slice
open the joints that connected
the claws to the body and dice
the meat. Twist the tail to
separate it from the body. Split
the tail open lengthwise and
remove the meat. * Dice the
tail meat; set aside about cup
for garnish and add the rest
of the diced tail meat to any
claw meat. Refrigerate until
ready to serve. + In a blender,
combine the mango, orange
juice, lime juice, and olive oil
and process until smooth, about
1 minute. , Transfer the puree
to a medium bowl and stir in
the cucumber, bell pepper,
onion, serrano, garlic, cilantro,
sriracha, salt, and pepper.
Refrigerate the gazpacho for at
least 3 hours and up to 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir
the diced lobster meat (except
the meat reserved for garnish)
into the gazpacho. Divide the
gazpacho among 20 chilled shot
glasses. Top each shooter with
1 scant tsp. of diced lobster and a
pea shoot. Arrange the shooters
on a platter and serve.
CHEFS TIP > Te lobster can be
replaced by 12 oz. of shrimp
that has been steamed, shelled,
and chopped.
Lamb and Mango
Chutney Canaps
From Le Spa Eastman
Votre Table
MAKES ABOUT 24 CANAPS
INGREDIENTS
1 whole-grain baguette, sliced
-inch thick
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
7 oz. cooked lamb, cut into
-inch cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. garlic, nely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh mint, nely chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. honey
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
( Preheat the oven to 400.
) Place baguette slices on a
baking sheet and bake 6 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool.
* Combine remaining ingredi-
ents in a large bowl and adjust
seasoning to taste. + Top
baguette slices with chutney.
Serve cool.
CHEFS TIP > Te lamb can be
replaced with duck or chicken.
Hosting a holiday get-together
neednt be stressfulor feature
unhealthy food. With these
delicious recipes from some of
our favorite spa destinations, youll
throw the seasons freshest party.
LAMB AND
MANGO
CHUTNEY
CANAPS
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Chicken Satay
From Chiva-Soms Thai
Spa Cuisine
MAKES 15 SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS
CUCUMBER RELISH
cup rice vinegar
8 tbsp. honey
1 small cucumber, peeled,
seeded, and sliced
3 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. diagonally sliced
red chilies
ALMOND SAUCE
1 tbsp. red curry paste
cup coconut milk
cup water
cup roasted ground almonds
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. tamarind juice
1 tbsp. grated palm sugar
CHICKEN SATAY
10 oz. chicken breast, skinned
and sliced into thin strips
cup coconut milk
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. soy sauce
4 cilantro roots, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
tsp. ground turmeric
tsp. curry powder
DIRECTIONS
CUCUMBER RELISH
( In a saucepan, bring vin-
egar and honey to a boil. Stir
frequently until honey has
dissolved and continue to cook
for 15 minutes. ) Remove from
heat and, once cooled, stir in
cucumber, cilantro, and chilies.
ALMOND SAUCE
( In a saucepan, stir-fry red
curry paste with half of the
coconut milk until fragrant.
) Add remaining sauce ingre-
dients and stir. Simmer on
low to medium heat, stirring
frequently, until the mixture
is reduced by half.
CHICKEN SATAY
( Combine all satay ingredi-
ents in a large mixing bowl and
allow chicken to marinate for
2 hours. ) Skewer oz. of
chicken on each of 15 wooden
sticks. Grill satay until cooked.
* Serve warm with Cucumber
Relish and Almond Sauce on
the side.
Herbed Lemon
Ice Cubes
From Cooking With
the Seasons at Rancho
La Puerta
MAKES 2 TRAYS
INGREDIENTS
2 cups ltered water
2 cups fresh lemon juice,
strained through a ne sieve
Assortment of tiny herb leaves,
owers, and berries
DIRECTIONS
( Combine the water and
lemon juice and pour carefully
into clean ice cube trays. Set
one or two leaves or owers in
each cube and push them under
the surface of the water with a
skewer. Freeze overnight.
CHEFS TIP > For herbs, try
mint, lemon balm, tarragon,
cinnamon basil, dill, and thyme.
Thai Lemonade
From the Mocktail
Menu by the Dorchester
Collection
MAKES 1 SERVING
INGREDIENTS
Handful of cilantro
2 lime wedges (chopped)
oz. fresh lime juice
oz. orgeat syrup
6 oz. ginger ale

DIRECTIONS
( Muddle the cilantro and
lime in a highball glass. Add
ice and the rest of the ingredi-
ents. Serve with a straw.
Mixed Berries
in Phyllo Nests
From Cal-a-Vie Living
MAKES 12 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
MANGO MOUSSE
1 vanilla bean
cup pure maple syrup
1 very ripe mango, peeled
and chopped
1 tsp. almond oil
1 tbsp. Splenda
NESTS
9 (14-by-18-inch) sheets
phyllo dough
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. confectioners sugar
2 pints strawberries
1 pint blueberries
1 pint blackberries
1 pint raspberries
Mint sprigs for garnish
DIRECTIONS
MANGO MOUSSE
( Scrape the vanilla bean
into the maple syrup in a small
saucepan and bring to a boil
over low heat; the vanilla seeds
will be released into the syrup.
) Strain the mixture into a
blender and add the mango,
almond oil, and Splenda; pro-
cess at high speed for 1 minute
or until smooth. * Spoon into
a bowl and chill for 2 hours.
NESTS
( Preheat the oven to 350.
) Layer 3 sheets of phyllo
dough on a work surface and cut
into fourths. Pleat the pieces into
mun cups sprayed with non-
stick cooking spray, leaving the
edges extended. Repeat with the
remaining phyllo dough. * Mix
the cinnamon and confectioners
sugar in a shaker and sprinkle
lightly over the nests. Bake
the nests for 6 minutes or until
golden brown. + Puree 1 cup
of the strawberries in a food
processor or blender and strain.
Slice the remaining strawberries
and combine with the blueber-
ries, blackberries, raspberries,
and strawberry puree in a bowl;
mix gently. , Spoon the berries
into the phyllo nests. Top each
with 2 tbsp. Mango Mousse and
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charlesdavid.com. Circadian Studios earrings, (415)
235-1934, tobi.com. Tart Kali dress T-2061 in
Imperial Purple, (213) 891-1963, tartcollections.com.
Your Favorite Spas PAGES 2135 (LISTED
ALPHABETICALLY BY RESORT NAME) Adler Termae
Spa Resort, Adler Spa, San Quirico dOrcia,
Tuscany, Italy, +(39) 0577889000, adler-thermae
.com. Aqua Cancun, Spa Aqua, Cancun, Quintana
Roo, Mexico, +(52) 9988817626, estaamericana
aqua.com. Arizona Biltmore, Arizona Biltmore
Spa, Phoenix, (800) 950-0086, arizonabiltmore
.com. Atlantis, Paradise Island, Mandara Spa
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, (888) 877-7525,
atlantis.com. Atlantis, Te Palm, Te Atlantis Spa,
Dubai, UAE, +(971) 44262010, atlantisthepalm
.com. Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Spa, Rutherford,
CA, (800) 348-5406, aubergedusoleil.com. Bacara
Resort & Spa, Te Spa at Bacara, Santa Barbara,
CA, (877) 422-4245, bacararesort.com. Banyan
Tree Phuket, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, Cherngtalay,
Phuket, Tailand, +(66) 76324374, banyantree.com.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru,
North Male Atoll, Maldives, +(960) 6643147,
banyantree.com. Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort,
Weligama, Sri Lanka, +(94) 342276036, barberyn
resorts.com. Bellagio Resort & Casino, Spa Bellagio,
Las Vegas, (702) 632-7777, bellagio.com. Bliss Spas,
blissworld.com. Te Broadmoor, Te Spa, Colorado
Springs, CO, (800) 634-7711, broadmoor.com.
Burke Williams Day Spa and Massage Centers,
burkewilliamsspa.com. Bushmans Kloof Wilderness
Reserve & Wellness Retreat, Te Spa at Bushmans
Kloof, Cederberg Mountains, South Africa,
+(27) 0214811860, bushmanskloof.co.za. Cabo Azul
Resort, Paz Spa, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California
Sur, Mexico, (877) 216-2226, caboazulresort.com.
Caesars Palace, Qua Baths & Spa, Las Vegas,
(866) 782-0655, caesarspalace.com. Cal-a-Vie
Health Spa, Vista, CA, (760) 945-2055, cal-a-vie
.com. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, Calistoga, CA,
(866) 822-5772, calistogaspa.com. Camelback
Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Te Spa at
Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ, (800) 922-2635,
camelbackinn.com. Caneel Bay, A Rosewood
Resort, Te Self Centre, St. John, USVI, (340)
776-6111, caneelbay.com. Canyon Ranch Hotel
& Spa in Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL, (888)
987-9876, canyonranch.com. Canyon Ranch in
Tucson, Tucson, AZ, (800) 742-9000, canyon
ranch.com. Cape Grace, Te Spa, Cape Town,
South Africa, +(27) 214107100, capegrace.com.
Carnival Cruise Lines, Cloud 9 Spa, (800) 227-6482,
carnival.com. Te Caves, Te Caves Aveda Concept
Spa, Negril, Jamaica, (800) 688-7678, island
outpost.com. Te Chopra Center for Wellbeing,
Carlsbad, CA, (760) 494-1639, chopra.com.
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Crystal Spa,
Tompsonville, MI, (800) 968-7686, crystal
mountain.com. Desert Springs JW Marriott
Resort & Spa, Spa Desert Springs, Palm Desert,
CA, (760) 341-2211, desertspringsresort.com.
Disney Cruise Line, Vista Spa and Salons,
(800) 325-2500, disneycruise.disney.go.com.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Te Spa, Las Vegas,
(702) 770-8000, encorelasvegas.com. Esperanza,
an Auberge Resort, Te Spa at Esperanza, Cabo
San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, (866)
311-2226, esperanzaresort.com. Te Fairmont
Ban Springs, Willow Stream, the spa at Te
Fairmont Ban Springs, Ban, Alberta, Canada,
(888) 441-1414, fairmont.com. Te Fairmont
Chateau Whistler, Vida Spa, Whistler, British
Columbia, Canada, (800) 441-1414, fairmont
.com. Te Fairmont Dubai, Willow Stream Spa,
Dubai, UAE, (888) 363-5055, fairmont.com. Te
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Te Spa,
Sonoma, CA, (866) 540-4499, fairmont.com.
Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort, San Casciano
dei Bagni, Tuscany, Italy, +(39) 057857241,
fonteverdespa.com. Four Seasons Hotel George V,
Te Spa, Paris, +(33) 149527100, fourseasons.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Te Spa,
Hong Kong, +(852) 31968888, fourseasons.com.
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California
Health & Longevity Institute, Westlake Village,
CA, (818) 575-3000, fourseasons.com. Four
Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Te Spa,
Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia, +(62) 361701010,
fourseasons.com. Four Seasons Resort Costa
Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, Te Spa, Peninsula
Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, +(506) 26960000,
fourseasons.com. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai,
Hualalai Spa, Kohala Coast, Big Island, HI,
(808) 325-8000, fourseasons.com. Four Seasons
Resort Maui at Wailea, Te Spa, Wailea, Maui,
HI, (808) 874-8000, fourseasons.com. Four Seasons
Resort Whistler, Te Spa, Whistler, British
Columbia, Canada, (604) 966-2620, fourseasons
.com. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, Corona, CA,
(888) 453-6489, glenivy.com. Golden Door,
Escondido, CA, (800) 424-0777, goldendoor.com.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Anara Spa,
Koloa, Kauai, HI, (808) 742-1234, kauai.hyatt.com.
Grand Wailea, Spa Grande, Wailea, Maui, HI,
(800) 888-6100, grandwailea.com. Te Grove Park
Inn Resort & Spa, Te Spa at Te Grove Park Inn,
Asheville, NC, (800) 438-5800, grove parkinn.com.
Half Moon, Fern Tree, Te Spa at Half Moon,
Montego Bay, Jamaica, (888) 830-5974, halfmoon
.com. Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island,
SC, (800) 292-2440, hhhealth.com. Hilton
San Diego Bayfront, Spa Aquazul, San Diego,
(619) 564-3333, hilton.com. Hotel Hna-Maui,
Honua Spa, Hana, Maui, HI, (808) 248-8211,
hotelhanamaui.com. Te Hotel Hershey, Te Spa,
Hershey, PA, (800) 437-7439, thehotelhershey
.com. Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas
and Spa, Te Medical and Skin Spa, Indian Wells,
CA, (760) 674-4100, grandchampions.hyatt.com.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Unu Spa,
Cusco, Peru, +(51) 16100404, inkaterra.com.
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, JW Marriott
Cancun Spa, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico,
+(52) 9988489600, marriott.com. JW Marriott
Guanacaste Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Guanacaste
Spa, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica,
Hotel Mumbai, Quan Spa, Maharashtra, India,
Phuket Resort & Spa, Mandara Spa, Mai Khao,
Phuket, Tailand, +(66) 76338000, marriott.com.
La Costa Resort and Spa, Spa at La Costa, Carlsbad,
CA, (800) 854-5000, lacosta.com. Lake Austin
Spa Resort, Austin, TX, (800) 847-5637, lakeaustin
.com. LAuberge Del Mar, Spa LAuberge, Del
Mar, CA, (800) 245-9757, laubergedelmar.com.
Te Lodge at Pebble Beach, Te Spa at Pebble
Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, (800) 654-9300,
pebblebeach.com. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino,
Spa Mandalay, Las Vegas, (877) 632-7300,
mandalaybay.com. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok,
Te Oriental Spa, Bangkok, Tailand, +(66)
26599000, mandarinoriental.com. Mandarin
Oriental Hong Kong, Te Mandarin Spa,
Hong Kong, +(852) 25220111, mandarinoriental
.com. Mandarin Oriental Miami, Te Spa,
Miami, (305) 913-8288, mandarinoriental.com.
Mandarin Oriental New York, Te Spa, NYC,
(212) 805-8800, mandarinoriental.com. Mii amo,
a destination spa at Enchantment, Sedona, AZ,
(888) 749-2137, miiamo.com. Miraval Arizona
Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ, (800) 825-4000,
miravalresort.com. Mohonk Mountain House,
Te Spa, New Paltz, NY, (800) 772-6646,
mohonk.com. Montage Laguna Beach, Spa
Montage, Laguna Beach, CA, (888) 715-6700,
montagelagunabeach.com. Norwegian Cruise
Line, Mandara Spas, (866) 234-7350, ncl.com.
Te Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, CA, (800) 753-6257,
oaksspa.com. Oasis Day Spas, (212) 254-7722,
oasisdayspanyc.com. Te Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh,
Te Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree, Red Sea, Egypt,
+(20) 653440777, oberoisahlhasheesh.com.
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Spa Ojai, Ojai, CA,
(888) 697-8780, ojairesort.com. One&Only
Reethi Rah Maldives, One&Only Spa by Espa,
North Male Atoll, Maldives, +(960) 6648800,
oneandonlyresorts.com. Te Palazzo Las Vegas,
Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Las Vegas, (702) 607-7777,
palazzolasvegas.com. Te Peninsula Tokyo, Te
Peninsula Spa by Espa, Tokyo, +(81) 362702288,
peninsula.com. Te Phoenician, Te Centre for
Well-Being, Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 941-8200,
thephoenician.com. Post Ranch Inn, Post Ranch
Spa, Big Sur, CA, (831) 667-2200, postranchinn
.com. Princess Cruises, Lotus Spas, (800) 774-6237,
princess.com. Pueblo Bonito Pacica Holistic
Retreat & Spa, Armonia Spa, Cabo San Lucas,
Baja California Sur, Mexico, (800) 990-8250,
pueblobonito.com. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate,
Baja California, Mexico, (877) 440-7778, rancho
lapuerta.com. Red Mountain Resort & Spa,
Ivins, UT, (877) 246-4453, redmountainspa.com.
Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, Te Spa at Red
Rock, Las Vegas, (866) 767-7773, redrocklasvegas
.com. Te Resort at Pelican Hill, Te Spa at
Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA, (949) 467-6800,
pelicanhill.com. Te Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Te
Ritz-Carlton Spa, Beijing, +(86) 1059088958,
ritzcarlton.com. Te Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Te
Ritz-Carlton Spa Dallas, Dallas, (214) 922-0200,
ritzcarlton.com. Te Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman,
Silver Rain, a La Prairie spa, Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands, (345) 943-9000, ritzcarlton.com.
Te Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Te Ritz-
Carlton Spa Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay,
CA, (650) 712-7000, ritzcarlton.com. Te Ritz-
Carlton Kapalua, Te Ritz-Carlton Spa Kapalua,
Kapalua, Maui, HI, (808) 669-6200, ritzcarlton
.com. Te Ritz-Carlton Naples, Te Ritz-Carlton
Spa Naples, Naples, FL, (239) 598-3300, ritz
carlton .com. Te Ritz-Carlton New Orleans,
Te Ritz-Carlton Spa New Orleans, New Orleans,
(504) 670-2929, ritzcarlton.com. Te Ritz-
Carlton New York Central Park, La Prairie at
Te Ritz-Carlton Spa, NYC, (212) 308-9100,
ritzcarlton.com. Te Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt,
Espa, Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland,
+(353) 12748888, ritzcarlton.com. Riviera
Resort & Spa, SpaTerre, Palm Springs, CA,
(866) 588-8311, psriviera.com. Royal Caribbean
International, Spa and Fitness Centers, (866)
562-7625, royalcaribbean.com. Sanctuary on
Camelback Mountain, Sanctuary Spa, Paradise
Valley, AZ, (800) 245-2051, sanctuaryoncamelback
.com. Six Senses Destination SpaPhuket,
Tambol Paklok, Phuket, Tailand, (800) 591-7480,
sixsenses.com. Spa Nordstroms, (888) 282-6060,
nordstrom.com. Te SpringA Natural Hot
Mineral Spring Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs,
CA, (877) 200-2110, the-spring.com. St. Regis
Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Spa Gaucin,
Dana Point, CA, (949) 234-3200, stregismb.com.
Te St. Regis Singapore, Remde Spa, Singapore,
+(65) 65066888, starwoodhotels.com. Ste. Annes
Spa, Grafton, Ontario, Canada, (888) 346-6772,
steannes.com. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort,
Sycamore Spa and Wellness Center, San Luis
Obispo, CA, (800) 234-5831, sycamoresprings
.com. Tabacn Grand Spa Thermal Resort,
Te Grand Spa, Arenal, Alajuela, Costa Rica,
(877) 277-8291, tabacon.com. Terme di Saturnia
Spa & Golf Resort, Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy,
+(39) 0564600111, termedisaturnia.it. Trump
International Hotel Las Vegas, Te Spa at Trump,
Las Vegas, (877) 878-6711, trumplasvegashotel
.com. Turtle Inn, Te Sunset Spa, Placencia, Belize,
(501) 523-3244, blancaneaux.com. Two Bunch
Palms Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, CA,
(800) 472-4334, twobunchpalms.com. Te Venetian
Resort-Hotel-Casino, Canyon Ranch SpaClub,
Las Vegas, (866) 659-9643, venetian.com.
Ventana Inn & Spa, Allegria Spa, Big Sur, CA,
(831) 667-2331, ventanainn.com. WellMax Center
for Preventive Medicine, La Quinta, CA,
(800) 621-5263, wellmax.com. Te Westin Bear
Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Sant Spa at
Bear Mountain, Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada, (888) 533-2327, bearmountain.ca.
The Westin Beijing Financial Street, Heavenly
Spa by Westin, Beijing, +(86) 1066068866,
starwoodhotels.com. Te Westin Maui Resort
& Spa Kaanapali, Heavenly Spa by Westin,
Kaanapali, Maui, HI, (866) 716-8112, westin
maui .com. Wildower Hall, Shimla in the
Himalayas An Oberoi Resort, Te Oberoi Spa,
Himachal Pradesh, India, +(91) 1772648585,
wildowerhall.com. Wynn Las Vegas, Te Spa,
Las Vegas, (702) 770-3900, wynnlasvegas.com.
Relaxing in Style PAGES 60, 64
Anthropologie earrings, (800) 309-2500,
anthropologie .com. Victorias Secret robe,
(800) 411-5116, victoriassecret.com.
Easy Spa Entertaining PAGE 79 Lamb and
Mango Chutney Canaps reprinted from Le Spa
Eastman Votre Table by Spa Eastman 2005; pub-
lished by Imprimerie Solisco Inc. Spiny Lobster and
Mango Gazpacho Shooters reprinted from Golden
Door Cooks at Home by Dean Rucker 2009; published
by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random
House, Inc. PAGE 80 Chicken Satay reprinted from
Chiva-Soms Tai Spa Cuisine 2005; published by
Editions Didier Millet PTE LTD. Herbed Lemon Ice
Cubes reprinted from Cooking With the Seasons at
Rancho La Puerta by Deborah Szekely and Deborah
Schneider 2008; published by Stewart, Tabori &
Chang. Mixed Berries in Phyllo Nests reprinted from
Cal-a-Vie Living: Gourmet Spa Cuisine by Cal-a-Vie
Health Spa 2007; published by Favorite Recipes
Press. Thai Lemonade by Te Dorchester, one of Seven
Mocktails in the Dorchester Collection Mocktail Menu.
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Imagine living as if each day were a gift. Envision that from
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was lled with joy, your mind still and calm. Just picture a world
without grumbling, a world where everyone is happy and grateful for
where they are. Studies show that gratitude is a key component of
personal happiness. People who are grateful about specic things in
their past, who celebrate the triumphs instead of focusing on losses
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GRATITUDE PRACTICE Create a list of the 10 things you are most
thankful for in your life. Carry it with you or post it on your mirror,
on your refrigerator, or at your ofce. The items on your list will
seemingly leap of the page when you most need a reminder of
what you are grateful for.
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