Kick Up Your Feet In Style At The St. Regis Hotel’s Remede Spa!

imagePicture this: you’re surrounded by infinity pools, fountains, the Pacific Ocean and rock-filled waterways alongside stunning Mexican vistas. Sound relaxing? Head to the Remede Spa at the St. Regis Hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico and make this dream scenario a reality. The 10,000-square-foot spa features nine treatment rooms, plus a fitness center, tennis courts and an extensive menu of services — from hot-stone body treatments and massages to facials, manicures and pedicures — that incorporate local flora and fauna. Don’t miss the signature Ocean Pearl Massage, which begins with a crushed-pearl exfoliation, followed by a warm seaweed body mask and a customized massage. It all adds up to one very pretty picture indeed. Click “See Video” for a virtual tour, then check out Modern Luxury for more luxe travel options!

Get Your Best Smile At Weller Aesthetic and Restorative Dental Care

imageAre you ready for your close-up? Get ready with the help of Dr. Jeffrey Weller. Located in Chicago’s beauty-conscious Gold Coast district, Weller’s Aesthetic and Restorative Dental Care practice provides services with a smile, whether you require work that’s cosmetic (veneers, bonding, whitening), restorative (crowns and bridges, inlays and implants) or preventative (routine cleanings, periodontal care). Also a TMJ specialist with more than 22 years of dental experience, Dr. Weller (with the help of his treatment coordinator and wife, Tina) offers the ultimate dental experience in a serene setting. The mission: to make your visit as stress-free and enjoyable as possible (for example, by offering you the option to watch a movie or listen to relaxing music) while assisting you in achieving your best possible smile.

Experience The Finest In Wining And Dining At Houston’s La Toretta Lake Resort

imageThe perfect way to end a busy day of golf, waterskiing or sightseeing? Linger over a fantastic waterfront meal at La Torretta Del Lago Resort and Spa in Montgomery, Texas. Located just outside of Houston, the property has an impressive 10 on-site restaurants, not to mention room service and catering. But the piece de resistance is award-winning French chef Albert Roux’s first American restaurant, Chez Roux. This four-star gem features rotating weekly menus of contemporary French cuisine prepared with fresh local produce and Parisian flair. A modern open kitchen, breathtaking views and exquisitely prepared cuisine — think Maine lobster mousse and caviar wrapped in spinach with Champagne sauce — make the Chez Roux experience a true culinary treat. Try not to drool after you click “See Video” below, then start planning your trip via the Modern Luxury Houston page!

Get In Touch With A Whole New You At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery!

imageIf you’re planning to go under the knife, only a knowledgeable and skilled surgeon will do. And an army of satisfied patients to vouch doesn’t hurt, either. One great man for the job: the renowned Dr. Gabriel Chiu, who won a 2008 Patients Choice Award, an honor accorded to less than 5 percent of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians. Find him at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc., a full-service medical practice specializing in advanced techniques and customized programs of both the surgical and non-surgical variety, from breast augmentation to Botox. And don’t forget to check out the Los Angeles Modern Luxury page for the city’s best of the best!

Get Personalized Attention And Eco-Friendly Service At Hotel Arista

imageEco-friendly hospitality is now a reality in Naperville, Illinois, a picturesque town about 30 miles outside Chicago. The newly arrived Hotel Arista uses an impressive 70 percent natural lighting and eschews all paper products, conducting business instead via television or phone. Meanwhile, in-room “nosh boxes” (aka minibars) feature only regionally grown and organic snacks– with the sole exception of Diet Coke. But the green movement is just one aspect of the eco-chic hote’ls appeal. Rather than being passed from bellhop to desk clerk to concierge upon arrival, each guest is appointed with his or her own personal host who can handle everything from luggage to special requests. Click “See Video” for a tour, then visit Chicago’s Modern Luxury page to see more luxe amenities the city has to offer!

Furnish Your Home With Authentic Decor From Kiku Japanese Imports!

imageListen up, Asian decor hounds: Kiku Japanese Imports has a selection of Japanese furniture and antiques — known as “tansu” — that will surpass your wildest dreams. Think folk crafts, lacquerware, textiles, dolls, ceramics, screens, scrolls and basketry representing designs from 1870 through 1930. Praised as one of America’s largest direct importers of antiques from Japan, Kiku carefully restores each piece before making it available for purchase. So forget silly souvenirs and knockoffs. Doesn’t your home warrant the real deal? Click “See Video” for a tour, then visit San Francisco’s Modern Luxury page to see more luxe amenities the city has to offer!

Revamp The Way You See The World At Chicago’s Millennium Park Eye Center!

imageLet’s face it — despite your best efforts to read road signs from afar and decipher restaurant menus by candlelight, your vision just isn’t as strong as it used to be. Whether you’re near-sighted, far-sighted, or totally in the dark as to what’s ailing those eyes, Millennium Park Eye Care Center can provide an effective and permanent fix — helping you to see the world in a whole new light. Click “See Video” to learn more, then visit Chicago’s Modern Luxury page to start planning how you’ll enjoy the city the way it’s meant to be seen!

Dine Like A Celebrity At The Peninsula Beverly Hills Restaurant!

imageFeel like having a light bite by the rooftop pool? Go for it. An afternoon of high tea in a luxurious hotel living room? But of course. Or how about celeb-spotting in a fine-dining restaurant? Just have a seat. It seems there were very few indulgences The Peninsula didn’t think to include when customizing the dining experience at its Beverly Hills hotel. And as if choosing your preferred atmosphere, be it the Belvedere’s elegant dining room or a sweet seat alfresco, weren’t enough, you also get a menu that promises fresh, seasonal ingredients. So no matter which seat you select, you’re bound to have a first-class dining experience.

Live Green In Chicago With EcoLogic Lofts

imageBeing environmentally conscious is the cool thing to do, so it’s no surprise that the newest “green” idea from Senco Properties is located in the ultra-hip hood of Chicago’s Bucktown. Featuring stylish sustainable staples like bamboo floors, a rooftop filled with plants and a wind turbine, EcoLogic Lofts is aptly named: eco-friendly and smart. Seven stories of functional, sleek design with concrete walls and exposed ductwork give the lofts a unique, funky modern feel right off the bustling Kennedy Expressway. The lobby is dotted with green kiosks showing more ways to incorporate earth saving tips into your lifestyle. You know what? They’re right — green is gorgeous!

Live In Green Luxury In Chicago’s Emerald Condos

imageIt IS easy being green! At least at Emerald it is. These twin towers of eco-friendly condos on the east edge of Chicago’ss hot, hot, hot West Loop neighborhood offer a calm, relaxing retreat in the middle of the urban jungle. Decorated in a variety of natural greens and recycled materials, the lobby (with 2-story glass atrium), bar/lounge and boardroom are conscious common areas just steps from Restaurant Row, Greektown, The Loop and the financial district. Each unit has a private balcony — many with picturesque skyline views — as another way to bring nature inside. And with an appropriate address on Green Street, Emerald lives up to its gem status in luxury environmentally responsible living.