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Time Machine
Yes, I love my faraway places, but sometimes I slip away to the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel—my perfect in-town-weekend-spa getaway to lift my spirits, rejuvenate my soul, and, best of all, shed a few visible years.
MUST SPA:
The other-worldly, 14,000-square-foot Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is aesthetically breathtaking with a fully-equipped Technogym and a roo op pool with great city views. The best-in-class amenities include a Himalayan salt room and an aromatherapy steam room. If anti-aging is your goal (and whose isn’t), the spa o ers the talents of British skincare specialist Dr. Rita Rakus and her award-winning nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. Try her Red-Carpet Radiance Facial, which includes the exclusive HydraFacial technique. When you need maximum results in minimal time, go for The Avenue Of The Stars “Super Power” 75-minute facial. A erward, calm your system and allow for restoration and healing during the soothing 60- or 90-minute Relaxation Massage. fairmontcenturyplaza.com
MUST STAY:
Lumière, a Frenchinfluence restaurant, weighs in like your typical Parisian brasserie. In the morning, I pick up mon petit croissant and a takeaway co ee and head straight up to the roo op pool. The dinner menu selection goes from seared sea bass, braised short ribs, or steak tartare—all the way to a decadent 24 oz herbroasted Chateau Briand, carved tableside, of course. lumierebrasserie.com
MUST DINE:
A er a long day of pampering at the spa, I slept like a baby in one of the spacious (up to 1945 square feet) suites located on the 9th, 10th, and 11th floors of the Fairmont Century Plaza. The iconic (there’s a lot of history here) 400-room hotel is located across from Westfield Century City mall and o ers views all the way to the Pacific Ocean. fairmontcenturyplaza.com
We embrace the cool quirkiness of Austin, Texas. It’s where Elon Musk planted his Tesla headquarters flag—joining other behemoth brands like Facebook, Google, and Apple. Crowned ‘Silicon Hills,’ the place is a hotbed of great spots to dine, stay, and visit. —SK
MUST STAY:
Make the 134-room IHG Hotel Indigo Austin set in the heart of the vibrant Red River Cultural District—your base camp. The roo op pool o ers skyline views and is a great place to chill. It’s a pet-friendly boutique property in the middle of all the Sixth Street action.
The shrimp tacos and cra cocktails at the hotel’s brand-new Lady Bird Kitchen + Bar are a hit. ihg.com/hotelindigo
Keep Austin Weird MUST VISIT:
Wonderspaces Austin showcases fi een extraordinary art installations. Changes to the artwork lineup regularly, so visit the website for current exhibitions. Adults: $24; Children (3-12): $15, austin-wonderspaces.com
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Brothers Bryce and Dylan Gilmore moved Odd Duck from its humble beginnings serving their locally-sourced menu out of a trailer (cleverly retrofi ed with a woodburning grill) to its current conventional dining structure. Food critics have all responded with a resounding thumbs-up! oddduckaustin.com
MUST DINE:
Wonder Full Immerse in the art experiences at Wonderspaces. Above: Submergence by Squidesoup; Left: Body
