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      <title>Washingtonian Spa Reviews</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Bliss DC</title>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[By the time I arrived for my facial at Bliss, I&rsquo;d already read some online reviews of this new downtown DC spa&mdash;and not all were glowing.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not really a day spa,&rdquo; more than one visitor had said, complaining that the locker room and waiting area were too small to really]]></description>
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         <title>New and Sleek</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:14:50 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: The Reykjavik, a 50-minute deep-tissue massage for $120. What we loved: Hela&rsquo;s original Georgetown branch has a spare, soothing look; the new Chevy Chase outpost is even sleeker, with blond-wood floors and lots of white surfaces.When I arrived, I was escorted to a small spa lounge with]]></description>
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         <title>Relâche Spa at Gaylord National</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:08:18 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Rel&acirc;che Signature Massage, $145 for 50 minutes.What we loved: Decorated in black and white, Rel&acirc;che is minimalist and modern&mdash;think Chanel with a serene Asian sensibility. The locker room is huge, with a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and a changing &ldquo;cabana&rdquo; off the main locker room where the]]></description>
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         <title>Best for Celebrity Watching</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:03:05 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Deep-tissue massage, $129 for 50 minutes.What we loved: Spa patrons who book a 50-minute treatment can use the huge and luxurious fitness center&mdash;where visiting celebs like George Clooney and Britney Spears have been spotted breaking a sweat. The workout area has rows and rows of sparkling cardio]]></description>
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         <title>Good One-Stop Spot</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:53:29 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Body massage, $105 for 60 minutes.What we loved: A bustling hair salon with Aveda products gives way to a subterranean spa with Asian accents&mdash;a gong, planters with &ldquo;lucky bamboo&rdquo;&mdash;as you head downstairs to the spa. Candles bathe spacious treatment rooms in a rosy glow and heated tables]]></description>
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         <title>Best Downtown Getaway</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:48:44 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Swedish massage, $120 for 50 minutes.What we loved: Not much has changed other than the name of this serene urban oasis, formerly known as I Spa. Additions include a small boutique and hits of Elizabeth Arden&rsquo;s signature red: red glass vases on a counter, a textured red]]></description>
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         <title>Friendly Facial</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:44:43 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description>Treatment we had: Custom Spa Facial (determined by your skin), $91.What we loved: Facialist Toni Flora had a lovely touch, and her fluid motions practically put me to sleep. She also kept me well informed about what she was doing and why and about products she was using, all from</description>
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         <title>Great Day Trip—and Best Spa Food</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:34:18 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: One-hour deep-tissue massage, $95.What we liked: In sleepy Winchester lies a hidden gem&mdash;Le Papillon Day Resort, a salon and spa that understands the meaning of a day spa. After being greeted by a friendly receptionist, I was led on a tour of the spa&mdash;which includes three pedicure]]></description>
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         <title>Great Foot Massage</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description>Treatment we had: Still Waters Run Deep foot massage and scrub, $70.What we liked: Aesthetician Adua Falwell placed my feet in a small barrel of hot epsom-salt water, then left me for a few minutes with a warm neck pillow, a warm scented eye pillow, and a drop of lavender</description>
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         <title>Great Locker Rooms</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:15:21 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: 50-minute couples massage, $120 a person.What we loved: A 45-minute drive from DC, this is a true destination spa where everything is top-notch. The staff is attentive; marble-adorned changing areas include sauna, steam, whirlpools, showers, and fluffy robes.I had dragged along my boyfriend, who&rsquo;d never been to]]></description>
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         <title>Great Massage</title>
         <link>http://www.washingtonian.com/spareviews/2009/04/great-massage-1.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Hot-stone massage (an hour and a quarter), $125.What we loved: Massages by Chris Swingler, an experienced therapist&mdash;she&rsquo;s been at Bella Donna for 13 years&mdash;who&rsquo;s also an Air Force veteran.My hot-stone massage, which included Swedish technique, was done with hot and cold oiled stones, which were used at]]></description>
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         <title>Best Value Facial</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:56:46 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description>Treatment we had: Facial, $60.What we loved: Monique Fournay Campion rubbed scented cream into my elbows, hands, and fingers, then slipped my gloved hands into warm mitts. She cleansed my face twice, did a scented shoulders/neck/back massage, used a sleek steam machine on my face, and did extractions by hand.</description>
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         <title>Best Waxing</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:51:18 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: The Sphynx, a Brazilian bikini wax, $65.What we loved: This bright Clarendon shop is owned by, you guessed it, three sisters&mdash;Arlie Morgan, Abby Hayes, and Alexandra Fisher. Two of the three do waxing; the other mans the front desk and retail area, which offers everything from barely-there]]></description>
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         <title>New in the Neighborhood</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:47:41 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: &ldquo;Aura&rdquo;ssage, a massage combining deep-tissue, Swedish, and trigger-point therapies, $95 for 60 minutes.What we loved: The spa, in DC&rsquo;s Logan Circle neighborhood, is in the same building (the Metropole) as a hair salon (Bang) and gym (Vida Fitness). For those who live in the area, it&rsquo;s a]]></description>
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         <title>Great Pedicure</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:42:39 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment we had: Island Pedicure, $30.What we loved: Stepping into Sesen&mdash;an Eastern-inspired spa with Zen-like decor&mdash;I knew I&rsquo;d booked the right treatment: Pedicure chairs and manicure stations line the front of the salon&mdash;a sign that the spa emphasizes its nail services. I was directed to a comfortable massaging chair where]]></description>
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