The pearly gates of beauty at Dorchester Spa

January 8, 2012

LONDON, UK – They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but after a trip to the Dorchester Spa, you might just change your preference to pearls. After going through a fab, multi-million pound makeover, the opulent Art Deco spa emerged as one of the most glam in London. Case… (more)

Spa at Mandarin Oriental: water, water, everywhere!

April 25, 2011

LONDON, UK- The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is one of the prettiest in all of London, evoking the Far East with dark woods, carvings, water features, and stone sculptures.  The treatments are outstanding to boot, but what I really come here for is the unique Heat and Water Oasis.  It’s… (more)

A boudoir of beauty within a mecca of fashion: Urban Retreat at Harrods

February 20, 2010

LONDON, UK – Urban Retreat is like a Russian nesting doll of style and beauty. First off, it’s housed within the fashion mecca of Harrods department store, so it’s a place to beautify within a place to adorn oneself with the latest designer duds. Upon arrival, you’ll find that separate… (more)

Townhouse turned South East Asian retreat at Ushvani

June 17, 2009

LONDON, UK – The Ushvani Spa is tucked away in an unmarked and unassuming townhouse on a small street in Chelsea. Only the address, not the spa’s name, appears at the door. So, as I buzzed in, gave my name, and entered the spa’s reception, I had low expectations for… (more)