Beached at Vivo Spa
I believe spas should provide napping areas. Nothing fancy, just a quiet nook to relax, or sleep, and shore up your just-treated body before going back to the world. Sort of like the essential savasana after yoga. A long rest at a spa can be tough to come by, but at least we know where to begin with a good massage. It’s been a couple of years since Vivo Salon and Spa hung... Read More
Stomping Grapes at 29 Spa
A winter staycation with “Stomping Grapes” massage: at $3 a minute, don’t forget to pack a sense of humor. The sky is grey. The thermometer dips to 40 degrees in Atlanta, and all we can think of is a 140-degree sauna. So we pack a bag and check into the nearby Mansion on Peachtree for a little R&R in the form of a steamy whirlpool at 29 Spa, a deep massage... Read More
Kudos to Kiawah
Five-Star Bliss at Sanctuary’s Spa The Spa at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, SC, has earned five stars from Forbes (formerly Mobil) travel guide, making it one of only 20 spas to claim the accolade. Add that to kudos from the latest Conde Nast Traveler ”Readers’ Choice Award“ which named Kiawah the... Read More
Pumpkin Chaser; Green Tea Chaser
Autumn is a time to reap what we sow, though not always in the ways we expect. After a too-long absence, I visited my favorite aesthetician, Frances Justice at Buckhead Skin Studio, to see if she could deliver a facial to undo months of neglect. To be fair (to myself) I did have to wait a month or so to get an appointment. The unassuming, one-room boutique has been one of Atlanta’s... Read More
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