From the Jan/Feb 2011 Issue

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World’s Best Designed Spas

Great design can make a terrific spa experience even better. Read More
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The State of Plastic Surgery

Two top surgeons debate the state of plastic surgery today. Read More
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Makeup Masters

Two top makeup artists have opened new studios, Dexter Phillips in Manhattan and Kimara Ahnert in Greenwich, Connecticut. Read More

Eco vs. Carbon-Neutral Spas

As more and more spas go green, these terms are used with increasing frequency. But what does it really mean to be ecofriendly or carbon-neutral? Read More

High-End Hammam Spas

Hammam spas, traditional Turkish and Moroccan baths, are gaining popularity at top spas worldwide. The latest, at the Spa at Trump SoHo New York, is the real deal. Read More

Yoga on Demand

For clients in New York and L.A., a new agency arranges in-home yoga and Pilates sessions. Read More

Best Beauty Websites

Three top sites for finding the best selection of skincare and beauty products. Read More

New Treatment for Pain Relief

A Park Avenue podiatrist has developed an effective, non-invasive alternative to treating foot pain. Read More

Best Emergency Medicine References

Health apps and services that put essential details and guidance at your fingertips. Read More

Art & Design

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Art Market Forecast: 2011

Are the go-go days of 2007 back? As Stephen Wallis reports, we’re getting closer. Read More
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Asia's Coolest Design Hotels

Departures checks out the new design hotels in Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. Read More

Culture Watch

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Departures' Guide to the 2011 Sundance Film Festival

A step-by-step insider’s guide to navigating the annual Sundance Film Festival—and what to pack for the trip. Read More
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Frank Gehry's World

Frank Gehry still sees himself as an outsider, just plugging away. Read More
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Thornton Dial: Outsider Art

Outsider artist Thornton Dial is a master—plain and simple. Read More

Metropolitan Opera: 1970's Revival

The opera Nixon in China is back, thanks to the Met. Read More

Dress Code

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New York: Best Men's Shoe Store

For handcrafted, hard-to-find shoes, head to this men’s shoe store. Read More
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Best Sports Watches

Sports watches to wear on your next adventure, near or far. Read More
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Anna Trzebinski's Cashmere Shawls

Anna Trzebinksi has added a bit of flair to her cult pashminas. Read More
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Best Bright Color Luggage

Magenta and purple luggage that will never be mistaken for somebody else’s. Read More

Food

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World's Best Langoustines

How the greatest langoustines on the planet traveled from a mysterious island in a faraway sea to the haute tables of Las Vegas. Read More

Health

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Best Spas for 2011

Want to get away and get fit? Try one of these luxury spa resorts. Read More
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Best Fitness Cruises

Top ships are focusing on fitness cruises. Read More

Technology & Gadgets

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The Digital Traveler: Winter Edition

The latest and greatest tech finds and apps to get now. Read More
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Flying Cars? Yes, Flying Cars

Is the flying car the wave of the future-or just pie in the sky? Read More

Style

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Italian Suits That Transform

Uman suits by Umberto Angeloni are trying to alter the shape of mankind. Read More
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Julien Farel, Cult Hairstylist

The cult of the celebrity hairstylist, Madison Avenue–style. Read More
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Fine Jewelry: Black Magic

A portfolio of gems and jewelry featuring black pearls, skull beads and scorpion cuffs. Read More

Travel

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Exploring the New Nicaragua

Reporting for Departures, former Washington Post correspondent Christopher Dickey returns to a country he had only known as a conflict zone and finds a new—and promising—Nicaragua. Read More

Sealskin Skiing

A forgotten technique that allows for uphill—as well as downhill—skiing is gaining in popularity at chic winter resorts like France’s Val d’Isère. Read More

Worldly Goods

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Beauty and Fitness Shopping Guide

From organic skincare to exercise equipment to sleep-tracking devices, Departures’ top tools for looking and feeling your best in 2011. Read More

Features

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Editor’s Letter | January/February 2011

Necessary Luxury

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Necessary Luxury: Aerin Lauder

You Tell Us

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You Tell Us | January/February 2011

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