My picks in Wellness & Beauty

Be good to yourself.

My favorite indulgence is a great massage. These files share my best-kept secrets for spas, salons, beauty and grooming experts, fitness gurus, acupuncturists and more. You'll also find my faves for natural skincare products, moisturizers, cleansers, age-defying products, plus other great finds.

Here are my latest Wellness & Beauty files or search above for files on a specific place or interest...

 

Le Labo, A Stylish Perfume Boutique in New York City

Create your own fragrance at this unique perfumery in Nolita

Whether you live in New York City or are just visiting, indulge in a unique experience by creating your own perfume at Le Labo, a stylish boutique in Nolita. ...

  • Last Activity: 12/05/2008
 

Los Angeles Beauty Experts, Salons & Spas

Celebrity facialists and hair stylists, healing day spas, waxings and more

Needless to say, tinseltown is chock-a-block with beauty and skincare experts, pampering spas, and fantastic hair salons, but some have that extra special star ...

  • Last Activity: 11/21/2008
  • Comments: (2)
 

Top Sunscreens & Sunblocks for Anti-Aging Skin Protection

Light gels, tinted powders, moisturizing creams and protective sprays

I'm happiest when I'm outdoors drinking in the fresh air and soaking in the sunshine. But I'm also a stickler for sunscreen to keep ...

  • Last Activity: 11/21/2008
 

Best Beauty Products for Pampering and Presents

Luxurious moisturizers, face cleansers, lip balms, scrubs & more

Here are some of my all-time favorite beauty products to buy for yourself or give to friends. Trust me, they will thank you for it! ...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2008
 

Cheat Sheet: Rome

Top picks for boutique hotels, restaurants, spas, beauty experts, and hidden gem museums

Rome is one of my favorite cities. Those super-chic Italians have perfected the art of la dolce vita, and nowhere is it more enjoyable ...

  • Last Activity: 11/19/2008
 

Cheat Sheet: Los Angeles

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, salons, shops, museums & more

When I travel to the US, I frequently visit Los Angeles to spend time with close friends and sample the latest on the scene of this sunny metropolis. ...

  • Last Activity: 11/17/2008
  • Comments: (3)
 

Cheat Sheet: Paris

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, fashion, museums, spas & more

The City of Lights is so alluring that I chose to attend university there, and I never fail to succumb to its eternal magnetism each time I return. ...

  • Last Activity: 11/12/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Cheat Sheet: Hong Kong

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, salons, shopping and more

Beijing and Shanghai are getting all the attention these days, but on a recent visit to Hong Kong, I found the glittering port city to be as vibrant as ever. ...

  • Last Activity: 11/04/2008
 

Cheat Sheet: New York City

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, shopping, cabaret, spas & more

The choices are mind boggling in the city that never sleeps, where I lived an action-packed life for several years in my twenties. ...

  • Last Activity: 10/31/2008
 

Cheat Sheet: London

Top picks for hotels, restaurants, museums, jazz clubs, wellness & more

London has been my home-base for the past eight years, during which I've scoured this dynamic city for the best and most unique services and diversions it has ...

  • Last Activity: 10/27/2008
 

Top-Notch Medical Evacuation & Travel Insurance

It's every traveler's worst nightmare come true—falling seriously ill or getting badly injured far from home and far from any decent hospital—but help and ...

  • Last Activity: 10/14/2008
  • Comments: (2)
 

London's Top Fitness Experts & Personal Trainers

From boot camp to beauty treatments, these top fitness trainers will have you feeling fit and looking fabulous in just a few heart-pumping sessions. ...

  • Last Activity: 10/07/2008
  • Comments: (2)
 

Ease Back Pain at a Top Aspen Wellness Center

Aspen, Colorado

Does chronic back pain limit your golf swing or prevent you from being as athletic as you used to be? Even worse, does it interfere ...

  • Last Activity: 10/07/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Top Natural Skincare & Beauty Products

Natural and organic creams, moisturizers, balms, oils, and hair care

Going natural but not sure which product range is authentic or indeed a great option? Here are my top picks of all-natural and organic ...

  • Last Activity: 10/07/2008
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Eight Great Walking Holidays

The best way to really discover a country is on foot. Forgo a lazy beach holiday and make your next trip an active one, hiking the ...

  • Last Activity: 10/02/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

London's Best Beauty Experts, Salons & Spas

Organic facials, Thai massage, top stylists, eyebrow threaders and more

During my 8 years living in London, I've discovered some fabulous finds for getting gorgeous and simply getting time away to relax and recharge. ...

  • Last Activity: 09/29/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Paris Beauty Experts, Spas & Salons

Parisian women always look effortlessly chic, coiffed and polished. Is it a simple matter of their DNA? There must be some other explanation. ...

  • Last Activity: 08/06/2008
 

London's Leading Nutritionists

If you are what you eat, many Londoners are in better shape these days thanks to the increased availability of organic produce, not to mention a plethora of ...

  • Last Activity: 07/29/2008
 

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Ojai, California

“Ahhh,” was the response from my Los Angeles-based friend Alison Greenspan after her recent stay at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. ...

  • Last Activity: 07/22/2008
  • Comments: (2)
 

Synergy Healing with Francisco Morales-Bermudez

Lima, Peru

Trust, communication, understanding…these three crucial elements of the human condition lie at the heart of Synergy, founded in 2003 by yogi Francisco Morales ...

  • Last Activity: 07/19/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Dublin's Top Experts in Fitness, Yoga & Pilates

Sharon Smurfit, one of Dublin's most fashionable women, recently opened Estelle, a new boutique on Lower Baggot Street that stocks a fabulous array of shoes ...

  • Last Activity: 07/15/2008
 

Dublin's Top Beauty Experts, Salons & Spas

Beauty & skincare boutiques, stylists, waxing, eyebrow experts and more

Sharon Smurfit, one of Dublin's most fashionable women, recently opened Estelle, a new boutique on Lower Baggot Street that stocks a fabulous array of shoes ...

  • Last Activity: 07/15/2008
 

Brenner's Park Hotel & Spa

Baden-Baden, Germany

Brenner's is the place to stay in Germany's famed thermal spa town of Baden-Baden. The historic hotel exudes grandeur and luxury ...

  • Last Activity: 07/11/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Stress Management Consultant

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Having seen more than her fair share of tragedy—namely the death of her 17-year-old son who was born with severe brain damage—Phyllis Slattery knows from ...

  • Last Activity: 07/07/2008
 

Expert Shamans for Spiritual Wellness

While most medicines, therapies and treatments work on physical, mental and emotional levels, shamanism taps deep into one's spiritual core to help restore ...

  • Last Activity: 07/03/2008
 

Wellness Practitioners Worth Traveling For

You'll have to travel a long way to experience these unusual wellness therapies, but the health benefits are well worth the journey. ...

  • Last Activity: 07/03/2008
 

New York's Leading Acupuncturists

Anyone who has experienced the many benefits of acupuncture knows this ancient Chinese therapy goes much further than just skin deep. ...

  • Last Activity: 07/03/2008
 

Environ Skin Care (One of my all-time faves!)

A natural skincare product that really works

It was expert facialist Linda at Paul Edmonds in London who tipped me off about the South African skincare geniuses at Environ, as well as a good friend from ...

  • Last Activity: 06/30/2008
 

New York's Top Personal Trainers & Fitness Experts

New Yorkers get plenty of exercise running in Central Park or just racing to catch closing subway doors, but the city's ambitious Type-A residents turn to ...

  • Last Activity: 06/30/2008
 

Top Personal Trainers in Washington, DC

You need to be in good shape to survive the rough-and-tumble world of Washington politics. We asked local friends to share which ...

  • Last Activity: 06/27/2008
 

Holistic Health Experts at London's Hale Clinic

Teresa Hale is a trailblazer in the world of complementary health, integrating conventional medicine with complementary therapies to assist people in ...

  • Last Activity: 06/27/2008
 

London's Leading Stress Relief Experts

It's the scourge of the modern age, affecting almost every area of our daily lives. But take a few simple steps—from massage to ...

  • Last Activity: 06/27/2008
 

London's Top Mind & Body Wellness Practitioners

Forget mind over body. When it comes to good health and well-being, you need to have the two working in perfect harmony, and these ...

  • Last Activity: 06/26/2008
 

London's Top Pilates Studios & Instructors

The reformer beds may look like something out of a torture chamber, but these top London Pilates studios will help you get in the best possible shape. ...

  • Last Activity: 06/26/2008
 

Top UK Osteopaths & Acupuncturists

Two of the world's oldest and most effective treatments can help ease and cure a multitude of health issues. Here are my recommendations ...

  • Last Activity: 06/26/2008
 

Organic Farm Produce Shops in England

Stock up on fresh and healthy veggies, meat and wine at these wholesome shops, many of which offer home deliveries and sell gift baskets online—but watch out ...

  • Last Activity: 06/23/2008
  • Comments: (1)
 

Eight Great Yoga Retreats

Classes by expert yogis, chakra-rebalancing spa treatments and super-healthy organic cuisine—these top international yoga retreats will set you on the road ...

  • Last Activity: 06/18/2008
 

Men's Grooming Spas & Barbers: Paris

The French call it Le Look, and our pick of men's day spas will show you how to get it. Day Spa: Nickel 48 Rue des Francs Bourgeois ...

  • Last Activity: 04/23/2008
 

Men's Grooming Spas & Barbers: Brisbane

Wicked good looks in the land of Oz. Day Spa: Number 19 Men's Day Spa 1188 Grey Street Brisbane BC Australia www.number19.com.au ...

  • Last Activity: 04/23/2008
 

Men's Grooming Spas & Barbers: Buenos Aires

For a hot Latin look, head for a cool urban spa. Day Spa: Markus for Men Avenue Callao 1046 Buenos Aires Argentina www.markusformen ...

  • Last Activity: 04/23/2008
 

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