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What the Spa Won't Tell You

Filed under: Spas

Planning a trip to the spa might lead you to dream of pampering and relaxation, but what about what the shiny brochures don't tell you? Here are a few things that most spas won't mention unless you flat out ask.

Reserving a room doesn't guarantee you a spot in line for services. Some spas are better at managing crowds than others and you'd hate to spend all that money on travel and accommodations only to find you can't get an appointment for that massage you were drooling over in the brochure. Avoid frustration by talking to someone who's been there and by looking at important ratios like the spa's staff to client ratio (the best will be about 1:1) and the guest room to treatment room ratio

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Mary J. Blige and Gucci Partner On Charity Watch

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

The sleek Gucci watch shown at right is a chic bauble for a good cause. Fashion Week Daily reports that Gucci will be hosting a charity cocktail night during New York's Fashion Week with Mary J. Blige. The limited-edition black PVD twirl watch which features a face framed in black diamonds will be sold to benefit Blige's foundation: The Foundation for the Adavancement of Women Now or FFAWN. The watch will sell for $1,895 and debuts at Gucci's Fifth Avenue store on September 16. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Blige's charity.

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Mini Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Coupé Concept

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Today is the Mini's 50th birthday. Half a century ago, the original Mini was unveiled, and to mark the occasion, BMW, the company responsible for its revival as a premium brand, has unveiled the Mini Coupé Concept. Based on the iconic hatchback, the Mini Coupé Concept cuts a strikingly slick silhouette with room for two inside. At the moment it's purely a show car, to be unveiled at the Frankfurt show next month, but word on the street is that they could put it into production. The Coupé Concept is also likely to spawn a convertible Roadster version, with a swept-back windshield and a more sporty attitude than the existing Mini Convertible.

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New York City's Skinniest House On The Market

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Filed under: Estates

New York City has some unusual real estate but this home requires residents without any fear of claustrophobia. New York City's skinniest townhouse at 75.5 Bedford Street in West Village recently went up for sale. With a width of 98 inches (a bit over eight feet), this home requires a bit of a deft hand with decorating (no giant couches please).

The three-bedroom home was built in 1873 tucked in between 75 and 77 Bedford St. The home is 990 square feet spread out over three stories. The landmark has been home to anthropologist Margaret Mead and poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. The home has been renovated with a garret skylight and oversized windows to offer plenty of natural light that ameliorates the cramped feeling a little. The current owner bought the home in 2000 for $1.6 million and it is back on the market for $2.75 million.

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Usain Bolt Shops for a Ferrari

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Celebrity Shopping

Fast men need fast cars. Take Usain Bolt, for example. In terms of runners, he's the fastest man in the world. He holds multiple Olympic gold medals, along with the records for the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 400-meter relay. Unfortunately his speed doesn't seem to translate to driving skills, and the "Lightning Bolt" reportedly flipped his BMW M3 right off the highway. So what is he looking for now? A Ferrari California. The Jamaican sprinter was seen shopping for the Italian roadster recently. If he decides to buy, we're sure he's got the cash on hand, but he might want to take some driving lessons first.

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Absolut Chooses The Flavor Of Boston

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Filed under: Spirits

What is the flavor of Boston? Boston has become the third city to be chosen by Absolut Vodka to get its own flavor. Like the old Absolut ad above, it celebrates Boston's history with a little tea. The limited edition flavor will be black tea and elderflower vodka in a glass bottle that has a backdrop that is reminiscent of Fenway Park's infamous Green Monster. As part of the launch Absolut will display a "Wall of Pride" on Boylston Plaza at the Prudential Center for 10 days. The wall features quotations from famous Bostonians including sports stars and celebrities. Individual tiles will later be auctioned off to raise money for the Charles River Conservancy. Previous Absolut flavors include black pepper and mango in New Orleans and pomegranate, blueberry, acerola cherry and açai berry for Los Angeles.

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Anybody want a X-Bow? Track Toys Sitting Unsold at Austrian Factory

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

This is the KTM X-Bow. It's perhaps one of the most fantastic track toys ever devised. Sure, you can drive it on the street. And some owners do. But one look at this mean machine is all you need to realize this isn't a suitable replacement for your luxury sedan. What it is, however, is a load of fun. It's made by Austrian motorcycle company KTM, known especially for their dirt bikes, and powered by a 237hp turbocharged Audi engines, which may not seem like a lot, but considering that the whole vehicle weighs just 1500 lbs, the power to weight ratio is astronomical.

The X-Bow (think "crossbow") generated so much public interest upon its debut last year that KTM felt it had to increase production to meet perceived demand. So initial projections for 500 units a year were doubled to 1000. But then the economy took a nose-dive. So far this year, KTM has already built 500 units, but most of them are sitting at the factory waiting for buyers. Only 80 have been sold so far this year, a far cry from the 2000 orders the company reportedly received when the vehicle was launched, prompting the company to shut down production at its new purpose-built factory in Graz, Austria, until they can sell the ones they've got on hand. Which probably means that there's so attractive pricing on its way for those who can pony up the £37,000 the carbon-fiber concoction commands in the British market.

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