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WHERE NOW Milan» WELLNESSWell Begun...Start 2011 with a positive attitudeby sticking to all those New Year resolutionsor simply regenerate after over-indulgingduring the holiday season: Januaryis wellness monthThere are those in search of purity, natureand organic rituals. Those who are having ahard time getting back to everyday realityand who wish to pamper themselves just alittle bit longer, those who have over-indulgedand now feel the need to get back intoshape, or simply those who have drawn upa list of good resolutions for the New Year,swearing that they will dedicate more time tothemselves. Well, we have some good newsfor you: January is the perfect time to visitspas, wellness centres and fitness clubs. The“Sparty” fashion, namely a party in slippers anda bathrobe held at a spa, also reigns supremein Milan . Here are a few examples of what thecity has to offer.Stepping into natureThe day programme, designedto rejuvenate body and mind, issimply called “Be Amazing”. Caviarface and body treatments, steambaths, mud massages, pedicures,manicures, and a fabulouschampagne lunch. This is just oneof the specials (€400 for the day)offered by the Harbour Club(www.harbourclub.it).While shoppingA luxury break from luxuryshopping: Espa – Angelo CaroliDay Spa for Gianfranco Ferrè(www.angelocaroli.com) carriesRelax at the Spiga 8 Spathe signature of one of the mostfamous Italian designers in theworld. It goes without saying thatit is located in via Sant’Andrea(Map G4), one of Milan’s chiceststreets, in the heart of the FashionQuadrangle. If, on the contrary,you have opted for a day of indoorshopping, don’t forget to takeadvantage of the Veribel Daily Spaat Coin in Piazza Cinque Giornate(Map H5).Panoramic overviewMahogany locker rooms, marbleshowers and, above all, a fabulousview over Milan through the club’sIN JUST75 MINUTESRelaxing breaks• The Day Spa 75 package givesyou the right to a unique wellnessprogramme and a deluxe massagelasting 75 minutes at Termemilano, setagainst the enchantingly old backdropof the Porta Romana district (www.termemilano.com). Booking required (T.02 55199367). Although you will needto bring a bathing costume along, thebathrobe, towel, slippers and courtesy kitare provided free-of-charge on arrival.• The treatment designed by beautyguru Paolo Guatelli is called “Magied’Oro”. After just one and a quarterhours you will emerge feeling absolutelyradiant thanks to an exfoliating scruband an intense modelling massage, bothusing gold-based products.To conclude, a break in the relaxationroom with champagne and chocolates.All this (at 70 euros) and more besidesat the Accademia del Bell’Essere(www.accademiadelbellessere.com).• Be Unique, the Wellness Centresituated just behind Palazzo Reale,dedicated to the “fans of technologyand the lovers of beauty”, offers a deluxe75’ massage (www.beuniquemilano.it), anextraordinary combination of relaxingmovements, from head to foot, fora heady sensation of pleasure andrelaxation.18 WHERE MILAN I JANUARY 2011