The Turkish hammam is a time-honored spa ritual that uses water to stimulate the senses and spur on a connection to history. It was my first time trying a traditional Turkish hammam and I knew I was in good hands at The Marmara Park Avenue.

Think of your earliest memory of seeing the New York City skyline, combine it with the feeling of floating on air, and you might come close to experiencing the Kenzo Digital art exhibit. Summit One Vanderbilt, in collaboration with artist Kenzo Digital, aims to impress even the most jaded New Yorker. Read our Q & A with the artist.

There is a whole world of treatments that stem from ancient remedies. Once you educate yourself on their origins and benefits, some of the wildest treatments begin to make sense. Keeping that in mind, let’s familiarize ourselves with the world’s quirkiest spa treatments.

If you enjoyed the elegant drama of Capote vs. The Swans, you likely noticed a silent character – La Côte Basque. Like their real life counterparts, La Côte Basque was where the swans came to dine, but even more importantly, to see-and-be-seen. Famous restaurants like La Côte Basque and The Colony were among the original dining hot spots. Take a deep dive with me as I research some of the most famous restaurants in New York City history.

We give you our ultimate list of wellness spaces where New Yorkers come to get away from it all. From the hidden, to the influencer-famous, spa and wellness sanctuaries in New York City provide much-needed respite from noise, pollution, and the never-ending hustle.

The year was 1886 and, upon the recommendation of a physician, Otto Osthoff brought his wife Paulina to Elkhart Lake. In attempts to find respite and healing for his wife, Otto began building the haven that stands today - The Osthoff Resort and spa. The romantic sap that I am, I can certainly appreciate that kind of devotion. Explore Elkhart Lake’s healing waters with me.

These Are Not Your Grandmother’s Catskills. Before airplane travel became the norm, New York families sought-out easy and accessible refuge in the Catskill mountains. Then the grandkids stopped going. Today’s upstate continues to reel in a new kind of visitor. It is safe to say that the Catskills are in their heyday again. New and restored hotels sprouting all over Upstate New York have a lot to offer to newcomers and loyal visitors alike. Among the many new retreats, Kenoza Hall is in a class of its own.

From birth we are drawn to one of the most powerful sources of life and tranquility – water. Healing waters and bathing culture has been around for centuries. In countries, like Greece, Turkey, Russia and Italy, bath houses and self-care was a way to ensure citizens remained happy and calm. It was a communal and social activity.

As summer neared the end, I longed to squeeze in a getaway that would shake off the persistent stress of the city and provide me with a wilderness escape. On the agenda was adventure, forest bathing, grounding, sauna time, and swimming in lakes. Staying at the newly opened Eastwind Hotel & Bar in Lake Placid was just the cherry on top.

The first time I met Divya Alter was by pure coincidence. An important lunch meeting prompted me to search for a vegan cuisine spot in New York’s East Village. We ended up at Divya’s Kitchen. Once you get out of the street, past other diners and settle in, you realize this is unlike any other place in New York City. It would be a mistake to call Divya’s Kitchen just a restaurant. Upon further investigation, you see a space of healing, learning and community.