2. GREAT DAY SPAS
Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, specialis good any Saturday or Sunday. eclipshair.com.
703-726-9935; 1104 24th St., Northwest At Serenity Day Spa, a 50-minute mas- Elaj Aveda Day Spa, 801 Pleasant Dr.,
DC, 202-775-2070; naturalbody.com. sage is $85. That's not bargain-basement, Suite 110, Rockville; 301-977-1514; ela-
but neither is the treatment-our tester javedadayspa.com.
Good All-Day Outing enjoyed every minute, including the com- Shapes Salon & Day Spa, 2435 Cen-
Sugar House is a cozy spot for a girl- fortable sofa and cookies in the Serenity treville Rd., Herndon, 703-713-0222;
friends' or mother/daughter outing: You Room at Tenleytown. The massages are 5622-K Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, 703-
can have a postspa lunch at nearby restau- perfect for muscles exerted by exercise;the 250-0000; shapesdayspa.com.
rants like the Majestic Cafe (with its $12 spas are connected to Sport & Health, and Spa Mlnera!e, Lansdowne Resort,
weekday bar lunch and updated comfort spagoers can use the gym for free. 44050 Woodridge Pkwy.,Lansdowne, Va.;
food); Restaurant Eve (any two lunch The Spa at Mint, 1724 California St., 703-729-8400; lansdowneresort.com.
courses at the bar are $13.95, and the bar NW; 202-328-6468; thespaatmint.com. Tranquility Dayspa & Salon, 10360 Ports-
area has great cocktails and snacks); or Serenity Day spa, 209 Madison St., Al- mouth Rd., Manassas, 703-257-7200;
Hank's Oyster Bar (don't miss the lobster exandria, 703-549-9212; 4000 Wisconsin 15125 Washington St., Suite 304, Hay-
rolls). Not ill the mood for a full meal? Nip Ave., Tenleytown, 202-362-2560; 13037 market, 571-248-4150; tranquilitydayspa.
into Kingsbury Chocolates on King Street Worldgate Dr., Herndon, 703-709-6596; com. llllj
for house-made truffles. serenity gift. com.
sugar House Day spa & Salon, III N.
Alfred St., Alexandria; 703-549-9940; Old Favorites
sugarhousedayspa. com. A spa is usually doing something right Did We Miss Your Favorite?
when it's been around for years-and If you have enjoyed a good mas-
Favorite Massage Deals still has loyal customers. In all of our tests • sage, facial, or other treatment in the
At the modern and serene Spa at Mint- over the years, these spas have good track ~ past year at a local day spa, we'd love
with its mint-green walls, wooden bench- records: to hear about your experience. Please
es, straw mats, and twig art-a 50-minute Amenity Day Spa, 44365 Premier Plaza, send a brief e-rnail with the name of
massage usually costs $95. Through early Suite 120, Ashburn; 703-726-8100; ame~ the recommended spa and therapist
March, get a massage, lunch-an organic nitydayspa.com. to sdalphonse@washingtonian.com.
juice or smoothie and a sandwich-and all- Eclips, 44110 Ashburn Village Plaza, Please make the subject line of the e-
weekend access to the fitness center con- Ashburn, 703-858-7555; 6643 Old Do- , mail "day spa."
nected to the spa for $99. The Weekender minion Dr., McLean, 703-821-0022;
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