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Aside from the White House and the TikTok Hype House, few places drew more ire last summer than the Hamptons. In the midst of a pandemic, some vacationers on the storied far end of Long Island were accused of acting as though COVID-19 never existed, attending parties and, notably, Safe & Sound: an ironically named, packed-to-the gills Chainsmokers concert that was later investigated by New York’s health commissioner. As the seasons changed and vaccines became available, the Hamptons-focused critiques and lampooning subsided. But, now that shots are in arms, the vaccinated can roam more freely, and Memorial Day Weekend is already behind us, a question once again looms: What will happen to the Hamptons now?
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It’s been a hard year. Murky months of hunching over home laptops, stress-eating, persistent anxiety, longing for distant places and faces. As we finally emerge into the post-vax future, it’s fair to say we all deserve a little R&R. No, better than that: We all deserve nothing-else-matters-but-this-moment indulgences in things that will make us feel better in other words, it’s high time for a proper spa retreat. Here are the newest, most restorative programs and properties to book now or, in the case of farther flung locales, bookmark for later. Go forth, you’ve earned it.
Feeling good vibrations at Shou Sugi Ban House
The N.Y. wellness resort is the brainchild of Amy Cherry-Abitol, a former corporate attorney who attended Harvard Business Schoolâs âNew Pathsâ Executive Education program for women seeking to change careers and explore new opportunities.
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated April 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
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We were laying on soft mats spread in front of an assortment of white Himalayan singing bowls and a large brass gong. Our therapist, Jodie Webber, draped us in soft blankets and asked us to close our eyes. In moments, we heard the soft ping of bell cymbals, followed by the deep, reverberating timbre of the gong and the melodic hum of the singing bowls. For 30 minutes or so, Webber played the ancient instruments, sending sound waves echoing and vibrating throughout the room. The deeply calming sounds were like waves washing over us, l
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What is the Nordic diet, exactly? “It’s a healthy, whole-food, plant-centric diet that focuses on consuming more vegetables and fruit, whole grains instead of refined grains, and organic, local, and wild [food] as often as possible,” holistic nutritionist Maria Marlowe tells
Vogue. “The Nordic diet is similar to paleo in its focus on whole, real foods and high-quality animal products, but places a larger emphasis on plant foods and wild seafood than meat.”
Think river-caught salmon instead of farmed; foraged berries instead of cultivated; and pasture-raised eggs (in moderation). Why? Wild foods are higher in nutrients – and, well, more delicious. “Taste-wise, wild and local foods will typically be more flavourful as they are presumably fresher or picked at the peak of ripeness,” says Marlowe. “What’s more, wild berries – a staple in the Nordic diet – are often smaller and more concentrated in both flavour and nutrition than the large, water-dense berries yo