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)

Many hands make light work at Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat

August 31, 2010

BEIJING, CHINA – Sometimes it seems as if I don’t have enough hands to deal with the demands of navigating my way through a city like Beijing. Juggling camera, cab fare, map, umbrella, and cup of tea while traversing the cobblestones of the Forbidden City or maze-like hutongs is enough… (more)

Massage simplicity (and frugality) at Graceful Services

November 12, 2008

MANHATTAN, USA – I had received word of mouth recommendations for years but was always just a wee-bit nervous to hit Graceful Services for a massage. I mean, the name alone sounded a bit sketchy to me, and when I heard that 60 minute massages cost just $60 (+ tip)… (more)