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The Chicago Traveler

March 5th, 2008

Pelle Sana Salon

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 […]

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February 20th, 2008

SpaForever

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 […]

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September 7th, 2007

Hangover Helpers

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 […]

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August 6th, 2007

W Hotel Chicago Lakeshore

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 […]

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May 12th, 2007

Ruby Room

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 […]

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May 3rd, 2007

Capoeira

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 […]

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