My b/f and I visited Juvenex spa last night after seeing Chicago (the musical). It was amazing. Very romantic. we spent time alone in the VIP room tub as we sipped champaign that was offered to us complementary. We also had a great [more...]

This downtown boutique is fashionably crammed; you'll find purple sunglasses, 70s inspired platform sandals hanging with rhinestone encrusted bracelets and a whole lot of leopard print. Be prepared to try on at least one of the [more...]

This 24 hour spa has an Far Eastern slant and special hours for women and couples. From 6am-7pm, women have full run of the spa, and can take advantage of offerings like Vitamin C Anti-Oxidant facial ($125/60)–a stimulating wash, an [more...]

Part chemical, part art - a good colorist is hard to find - the search is always on for one who not only is able to mix up the perfect cocktail of of salon formulas but who can also apply them masterfully - and what does that entail? [more...]

Azza is a nightclub that recently opened in midtown and offers lots to do. It is smaller than typical clubs and has a Middle Eastern theme. It does offer a good DJ, open dance space, and lots of table w/ bottle and hookah service. There [more...]

The Ananda Ashram is only an hour from NY up in Monroe. The weekend retreats combine yoga and meditation but you can also do dance, music, or Sanskrit classes, and there's also a spa for facials and massage. It's mellow, but no alcohol [more...]

Get the Heart to Heart couples package - $320 gets you a 50 minute dual massage, champagne and chocolates, a Balance and Bliss Facial, a Classic Spa Manicure and a spa [more...]

Our last weekend away was in North Adams - a four hour drive from the city. Mass MoCA has a "training ground for democracy" - a kind of avant-garde fun house that is one of the more amazing exhibits I've seen. After that, take full [more...]

For the couple about to move in together. My girlfriend HATED my cheap Ikea couch (it wouldn't have made the move anyway). This place makes Florence Knoll couch knockoffs - get these couches for as little as $900 (an Ikea price for a [more...]

On the sixth floor of this department store, the most heavenly facial you have ever had is just waiting for you. Ask for the 80 minute "Sea Creation". 212-350-0119.

If you want to be a dj, there's now an academy in New York to teach you the skills. You can take a basic intro class for 2 hrs or a 3 month extensive course for which the final exam has you spinning in a club for real.

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This salon is one of the most popular places for facials, and specializes in anti-aging treatments. Book in advance, as the celebrity following for Tracie Martyn's services draw a number of customers.

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White Pine Camp in Franklin County has WONDERFUL lakeside cabins nicer than many hotels. The Whiteface Lodge on Lake Placid is a gourmet restaurant. Then you can spend your days doing the standard camping outings - hiking and [more...]