around the world will embark on a virtual
overnight escapes and all feature a private
transatlantic adventure to discover the les-
sitting area and amenity-filled kitchen.
sons and legacies of Operation Overlord.
The new hydrotherapy garden features a
In addition, the museum will offer a slate of programs June 3-6, including film screenings, panel discussions, hands-on
women’s steam rooms. “It’s the perfect spot for an overnight es-
activities for all ages, live performances
cape or wellness retreat,” says Lirette, who
and special tours of the museum’s original
recommends the suites for girls’ getaways,
exhibit, “The D-Day Invasion of Normandy.”
romantic surprises and relaxing stayca-
Another place to spend a day, or even a day and night, is Belladonna Day Spa. The spa offers full- and half-day wellness retreats in addition to overnight escapes. “One of our most popular rituals is the ‘Replenish’ full-day experience, which McEnery Residential
sun deck, oversized hot tub and men’s and
tions. Belladonna also features an intimate nail salon and retail gift boutique. “We’re thrilled to be a regular ritual for our amazing Uptown community,” Lirette says of the spa’s Magazine Street home. Of course one can’t talk about Maga-
includes a still bath, seaweed wrap, deep
zine Street without pointing out its unique
tissue massage, sauna, soothing sensitive
shops and restaurants, which cover just
facial, vitamin C peel and pedicure,” says
about every thing and every cuisine.
Bethany Lirette, Brand Ambassador at Bel-
Art & Eyes is a one-of-kind eyewear bou-
and programs that could span even two
ladonna Day Spa. Guests who “Replenish”
tique in a renovated double featuring large
full days of perusing.
also get priority access to the spa’s private
box windows with eye-catching displays.
“We do recognize that every visitor may
lounges stocked with amenities, hot tea
not be able to dedicate that much time, so
and champagne or specialty cocktails in
attention we do curious windows that
we have suggested online itineraries for
addition to catered lunch.
will get your attention,” says Owner Starr
people who want to visit for a half day, full
Belladonna’s new hydrotherapy garden
“Eyewear is tiny, so in order to get your
Hagenbring. In March, Art & Eyes’ windows
day or two days,” says Keith Darcey, Public
adjoins The Suites at Belladonna. The four
featured giant 3-foot and 4-foot glittered
Relations Manager. According to Darcey,
private suites are available to book for
eyeballs and frames with Caesar announc-
must-sees include the newest permanent exhibit, “The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George R. Salute to the Home Front,” in addition to “Road to Tokyo: Pacific Theater Galleries,” “Road to Berlin: European Theater Galleries” and the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, which holds seven of the most iconic aircraft used during World War II. This year, the museum commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. As part of the commemoration, the museum has unveiled a special art exhibit examining the life and work of Guy de Montlaur, a French fine-art painter who fought Nazis on several battlegrounds. “In Memory of What I Cannot Say: The Art of Guy de Montlaur” will be on display through October 20. On May 2, the museum will host the “75th Anniversary of D-Day National Electronic Field Trip,” during which classrooms
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