The Chicago Traveler

Sharing is caring. But sometimes, you need a little Me Time. Or a lot of Me Time. Either way, Beth Bialko at Pelle Sana Salon has got what you—and only YOU—need.
Bialko is a licensed Esthetic instructor and worked as an educator with the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica, Inc., so she knows her stuff. And she’ll get to know you too via questions about your health, stress levels, current skin products, and more. You’ll then receive a personalized session with all the right cleansers, masks, and creams that will treat all your problem areas. Afterward, Beth will give you instructions …read more

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Ahhh, the spa. A massage can be so rejuvenating after an afternoon of schlepping heavy groceries around. But who can afford groceries and a massage?
Now you may not have to sacrifice your bathroom tissue for some deep tissue. SpaForever in Bucktown offers heavenly treatments for down-to-earth prices. Relax in the minimalist lounge before heading to a serene and stylish private room with customized music that fits your mood. You can even bring your own tunes and listen through individual iPod speakers.
Your massage, facial, and/or treatment is designed specifically for your needs, utilizing high-quality, hypo-allergenic products. Several of the services—including …read more

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Have you ever been out a little too late? Maybe partied a little too hard? That next morning can be awfully rough.
Spas all over the city are now offering some post-reveling recuperation like Luxe in Roscoe Village. The head-to-toe revamp at this full-service beauty spot is simply called the “hangover facial.” The relaxing session here starts with a foot soak next to a cozy fireplace. Then, the skin care specialist begins a manual, lymphatic drainage technique to help release toxins. Cold stone therapy is then applied to increase blood circulation. And to top it all off, reflexology is also offered …read more

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A friend of mine visited Chicago for a few days of work. However, he didn’t want to miss out on some of the sights Chicago had to offer, so I offered to show him around. I stopped by his hotel to pick him up… the W Hotel Chicago Lakeshore.
There is only one word for this place: swank. This is the lap of luxury on the lakefront. There are two W Hotels in Chicago, but this one is the only hotel along Lake Michigan, making it only steps away from the beaches, the Michigan Avenue stores, and Navy Pier.
When I walked …read more

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I was born and raised here in the Windy City, but even I’ll admit that it can get a little hectic sometimes. The hustle and bustle of Chicago’s urban streets could have you searching for a quiet oasis. At first glance, the Ruby Room might look like an average spa where you can get typical beauty treatments like hair stylings, manicures, and massages. But here, you can beautify your inner self as well. Here, the concept is “healing from within.”
The “spa for the spirit” is dedicated to teaching people about wellness and creating a lifestyle that suits and comforts them. …read more

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Exercising is never easy, but it should be fun. If you’re tired of squatting and crunching, maybe you’d like to try a combination of dance and martial arts called capoeira. “Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, dance, theatrics… It’s hard to compare with other things because it’s so unique,” says Tinte Forte, a capoeira instructor.
Soulistic Studio & Spa offers services like massage and reflexology treatments, but also provides classes in boxing, Pilates, yoga, and capoeira. The fight-like dancing was popular among African slaves who used it as a form of artistic expression as well as self-defense. Music, history, culture, …read more

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