November/December 2008

Features: A Retreat to Holy India
Her swami said everything she needed was within, but along the way Marie Brenner also discovered the cushy comforts of Holy India for the five-star set.; Ancient Skincare Tradition in the Czech Republic
In a Czech monastery two hours outside Prague, monks toil over an ancient skincare recipe once used to heal the wounds of gladiators.; Great Designs in Sterling Silver
No glitter, no sparkle, no bling. When sterling silver and pure form combine, no other adornment is necessary.; Mayakoba Mexico: The Newest Spa Destination
On a stretch of Caribbean coastline between Cancun and Tulum, the world’s next great spa destination is ready for its close-up.

Consuming Passions: 7 Tips for Sleeping Better
Dr. Frank Lipman helps the tired, the exhausted, and the just plain spent.; Europe’s Best One-Room Spa
It’s worth the trip to Tuscany to find out why.; Manhattan’s New Spas
The city finally got with the program to become a spa capital.; New Hotel Suites with Great Views
From ocean horizon to mountain range, these new suites are transporting.; Plastic Surgery’s Reality Check
In the quest for eternal beauty, that old adage “Be careful what you wish for” never rang truer. Leading New York plastic surgeon Gerald Imber, M.D., reveals the promises and pitfalls.; Secluded Detox on Turks and Caicos
Forget sacrificing. At the secluded hideaway of Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos, detoxing is all about indulging—your body and your mind.; Six Incredible New Spas; The 30-Minute Upper East Side Shopping Break; Weekend Spa Getaway at Mii Amo
It could have been scripted in a ’30s black-and-white film: three women of a certain age looking for a quick spiritual, physical fix—in one weekend and a three-hour flight.; World’s Top 10 Facials

Dress Code: Cleverley Shoes to Come to America; The Style of a Fragrance Guru
How the “nose” behind fragrances for Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garçons, and Donna Karan puts it together.

Worldly Goods: 8 Fiscal New Year’s Resolutions for 2009; The Hottest Snowboards of 2009
Inside and out, today’s gear embraces cutting-edge technology and style.

Black Book: 6 Great Watches
One perfect watch takes her from day to night, and all points in between.; 8 Great Cruises to Book Now; 9 Innovative Caribbean Restaurants
Haute cuisine has never been the islands’ main draw. But that’s all changing. The top tables to book this season, from Anguilla to St. Barths.; Finding Authentic Spanish Food in New York; Mexico City’s Contemporary Art Scene; New French Hotel in Provence; The Diane von Furstenburg Files: A Day in Deauville; The New Look of London’s Mount Street; Vacation Homes in Paraty, Brazil; Winter in Kyoto, Japan
The charms of this ancient Japanese city are sometimes best appreciated in the quiet of the snowy season.

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