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Spa Junkies Spill Their Secrets
Before you put on that fluffy robe, take a few tips from these avid spa-goers—women who've winced through inexpert facials and snickered through hokey aura-reading sessions—on how to get the most bliss for your buck.
Before you put on that fluffy robe, take a few tips from these avid spa-goers—women who've winced through inexpert facials and snickered through hokey aura-reading sessions—on how to get the most bliss for your buck.
Diva Las Vegas
It's the summer of the dress—and the options have never been so enticing. We packed a bag with the hottest trends and hit the town in high-rolling style.
It's the summer of the dress—and the options have never been so enticing. We packed a bag with the hottest trends and hit the town in high-rolling style.
Hosting a Cooking Party
Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Los Angeles chef Suzanne Tracht shows how you and your friends can work together to create a delicious, decadent meal—and have a blast in the process.
Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Los Angeles chef Suzanne Tracht shows how you and your friends can work together to create a delicious, decadent meal—and have a blast in the process.
Deals
Mother-Daughter Getaways, From $179These girlfriend getaway packages—available over Mother's Day (May 11) weekend—include spa retreats in Charleston and Scottsdale, a lavish brunch in New Orleans, and a tour and picnic in Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park.
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We Stalked George Clooney
Four girlfriends head to beautiful Lake Como, Italy, for the views, the food, the shopping—and to try for an encounter with the ultimate movie star.
Four girlfriends head to beautiful Lake Como, Italy, for the views, the food, the shopping—and to try for an encounter with the ultimate movie star.
Wine Country Weekends
In wine country, everything from the food to the spa treatments screams, "Indulge yourself!" Here are six U.S. wine regions where you can uncork the fun.
In wine country, everything from the food to the spa treatments screams, "Indulge yourself!" Here are six U.S. wine regions where you can uncork the fun.
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editor q&a
Editor's LetterWhen it comes to vacations with the girls, what you do doesn't really matter, as editor Liz Ozaist found out during one long weekend….
bachelorette handbook
Game On, Girls!
Whether you're staying in or out and about, nothing makes for bachelorette party memories like playing games with the bride-to-be.
How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
One getaway doesn't fit all any more than one wedding dress, so we've identified five types: a wild night out, pampering at the spa, food and wine, an outdoor adventure, and a beachhouse rental. Throw in a few personal touches, and you're set for a fab weekend.
Readers' Party Tips
Here are your stories and suggestions, both practical and offbeat, for how to maximize the bachelorette party fun. (Tip 3: Get your kicks during a pole-dancing lesson!)
spas & pampering
Yoga and the Restless
A week of doing nothing but downward dogs can get a bit dull. We tracked down nine outfitters that run yoga retreats with a little something extra, from surfing to volcano trekking to chocolate tasting.
A week of doing nothing but downward dogs can get a bit dull. We tracked down nine outfitters that run yoga retreats with a little something extra, from surfing to volcano trekking to chocolate tasting.
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