“The Secret” is the signature product of the Cera di Cupra® Milano line, available, on an exclusive basis, at the new Ciccarelli Showroom: a light, easily absorbed emulsion, it contains mullein flower extracts and rice proteins.

Among the many luxury clothing and haute jewellery stores in Via Sant’Andrea, everybody would be surprised to find such a cozy and familial showroom such as the one launched by Ciccarelli on the 1st of May to promote its new line for the beauty of the skin.

As you come in, it’s easy to understand that the success of the company rides in parallel to the generations that constitute the Ciccarelli-Pasetti family, whose 150 years of history are narrated with affection by Monica Pasetti, CEO of the group to Where Milan’s reporter (read the article).

Monday to Friday: from 2 to 8pm; Saturday, Sunday, and Bank holidays: from 10 to 8pm.

Via Sant’Andrea, 17
M1 (red line) “San Babila” or “Duomo”
M3 (yellow line) “Montenapoleone” or “Duomo”
ciccarellishowroom.com/en

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Piazza Fontana, 3
M1 and M3 (red and yellow lines) Duomo
T:+39 02 88311

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Via Gesù, 6-8
M3 (yellow line) Montenapoleone
T: +39 02 77081100
www.fourseasons.com

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Are you aware of “Blue Monday”? It’s that Monday at the end of January which, according to experts, is the most depressing, difficult day of the year, at least in the northern hemisphere: you’ve somehow abandoned your New Year resolutions, the illusion of a life-changing move has been obliterated by a return to the daily grind and the weather (when, for example, you happen to find yourselves in Milan) is often harsh and grey. Instead of despairing, it’s time to take action: pull out your list of good resolutions and dedicate some quality time to yourselves, indulge in some pampering, hit the gym and surround yourselves with beautiful things. Luckily you’re in the right place: Milan is a great destination to regenerate and get back on track. Here’s what the city has to offer.

Detox
Your hotel probably has a fantastic Spa, a wellequipped fitness space and beauty programs designed to rejuvenate body and mind. What more could you ask for? Make good use of them and don’t procrastinate. However, if you feel like stepping into a whole new world, then take down the address of QC Termemilano in piazza Medaglie d’Oro 2 (www.termemilano.com). This kind of place only exists in Italy. An oasis of wellness in the heart of the city where, after stepping through its doors you will find yourselves enjoying whirlpools, saunas, steam baths and top-notch relaxation, set against the breathtaking backdrop the city’s Roman ruins (see the top photo).

Feel good
Milan is also a city of fashion and models, capable of offering you an unimaginable range of beauty treatments, make-up and hairstyling. To get an insider taste of Milanese beauty, head to la Rinascente (ww.rinascente.it), the luxury department store in piazza Duomo where you will find all the best make-up and perfume brands as well as the Aldo Coppola hair salon.

You are what you eat
Ok, Italian food needs no introductions: so, if you’re intent on enjoying yourselves without worrying about your waistline then you’ll be spoilt for choice (ask your concierge for our “Milano Golden Restaurants” Quick Guide by Where®). However, if you’re trying to be good while keeping an eye on your health and figure, That’s Vapore is a charming eatery in the vicinity of San Babila (www.thatsvapore.com, take-aways also available) that only serves steamed food: it’s really worthy a try. Even if you’re looking for a real oasis of greenery, where the ingredients featured on the menu are actually grown, then Milan has just the venue for you: Erba Brusca (www.erbabrusca.it, Alzaia Naviglio Pavese 286) is an orchard/restaurant offering a great, bucolic atmosphere. If you want to detox, then LØV Organic (www.lov-organic.com) is the place to go. It sells all types of infusions but also accessories and très chic gift packages. Or, if you’re feeling upbeat and want to get into the swing of things then we suggest trying a restaurant that offers live music: Memo Restaurant (www.memorestaurant.com) is a great choice featuring cabaret and concerts with perfect acoustics (but not every evening: make sure to check the program).

Got to keep on moving
Obviously, getting regular physical exercise is the key to achieving your New Year’s goals. If you’re not a fitness fanatic, remember, it’s not necessary to shut yourselves in a gym: you can exercise while simultaneously taking in the sights with Bike Mi, the city’s bike-sharing service (www.bikemi.com). You can mingle with the Milanese and even do some VIP watching while running inParco Sempioneor San Siro’s “Montagnetta” (ask your concierge for suggestions). You can show that you’re part of the Milanese fashion pack by donning a pair of Vibram sports shoes (www.vibram.com, inventor among other things of the famous “five finger” shoes), its flagship store is located in via Sanzio 6, or some sort of gear from K-Way (www.k-way.com, which has just opened its first Italian monobrand store in via Ugo Foscolo).

Surround yourselves with nature
You’re thinking “so where’s the nature in Milan?” Well, among other things, the city offers a wholly Italian cocktail of age-old urban areas and easy-to-reach, stunning natural landscapes (an example? The Road of the Abbeys, www.stradadelleabbazie.it). However, if you’re looking for an even more accessible taste of nature, you can visit the Orto Botanico (www.brera.unimi.it), a surprising historic garden in the Brera district, or the Vivaio Riva (via Arena 7), 3,000 square metres of land just a stone’s throw from the colonne di San Lorenzo, where you can also purchase plants.

la Rinascente ground floor

That's Vapore

K-way boutique

Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO

is the perfect minimalist shoe for mid-distance running designed to guarantee comfort and safety. Ultrathin and lightweight, the heel is reinforced and slightly cushioned to offer support on medium distance asphalt surfaces.

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by Davide Mura

A journalist and blogger, Davide loves travelling and has a passion for wellness destinations: from luxury spas to mountain or seaside resorts, without foregoing city spas. As a freelancer he writes about exciting itineraries, tourism and luxury travel. He also coordinates the online magazine Wellness Oggi (www.wellnessoggi.com).

In Milan, wellness is taken seriously. This city of finance, fashion and design boasts several of Italy’s most elegant spas and avant-garde  fitness and beauty centers.

Wellness Centers & Spas in Milan. In addition to the spas found at prestigious hotels and boutiques, Milan also offers a slew of centers focusing on beauty treatments where you can take a break and indulge in a relaxing massage or choose from among dozens of treatments for a quick or ultra-quick revitalizing experience. Locals and those visiting the city as tourists can get pampered by heading to any one of the city’s best spas where amidst plush surroundings they can either hook up with friends while sipping herbal teas or immersing themselves in whirlpools. Fluffy towels at the ready, specialized beauty therapists are always on-hand to whisk you into a Zen-like state and help you de-stress. Furthermore, between an arsenal of brushes, pads and steamers, essential oils, beauty masks or a session with a qualified, personal trainer, you can also take this opportunity – and why not – to meet new people and thus expand your network of business contacts.

Popular Spas in Milan:

HAMMAM DELLA ROSA

A Hammam is a steam room, similar to a Turkish bath, where Moroccans habitually go each week to cleanse themselves. Featuring a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of the ancient and magical world of “The Arabian nights”, Hammam della Rosa is the first hammam that actually recreates traditional spaces. Rituals start with a steam bath followed by a body scrub and massage. After completing your treatment, you can relax in a room decorated with carpets and oriental furniture, while nibbling on dried fruits and light sweet treats accompanied by a cup of mint tea. Hammam della Rosa won the Italian Spa Award for one of the best 10 Urban Spas.
Viale Abruzzi, 15
M1 Lima
T: +39 02 29411653
www.hammamdellarosa.com

GLAMIN DAY SPA

Treat yourself to a “spa break”, or grab a great last-minute luxury spa bargain at this urban haven, offering a variety of massages (honey massages are not to be missed), slimming rituals to break down pesky fatty deposits, beauty treatments and a solarium.
Viale Regina Margherita, 4
M3 Crocetta
T: +39 02 54107921
www.glamin.it

THE BULGARI HOTEL SPA

Even if you only happen to be in Milan for a short visit, make sure to visit the golden leaf mosaic swimming pool and the green glass Turkish bath located at the spa inside the Bulgari Hotel. Treat yourself and splurge on their Balinese massage, “four hand” and frequent traveller treatments. The spa’s treatment of the month is called “Spring Awakening” and entails 25 minutes of total body oil and salt exfoliation; a 50 minute Aromatherapy massage; a 50 minute Personalized ESPA facial treatment and a Spa Lunch Box. This package, valid until July 31, costs € 340 and includes access to the gym, Turkish bath, heated pool and relaxation area along with complimentary valet parking.
Via privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/b
M1-M3 Duomo
T: +39 02 8058051
www.bulgarihotels.com

L’OCCITANE EXPRESS SPA

Need to take a short break from shopping or the boardroom while in MIlan? We highly recommend this spa located inside the Occitane perfumery boutique. Only the most natural ingredients are used to create a one-of-a-kind skincare treatment for a complete beauty experience. Try the Helichrysum treatment, renowned for its regenerative and anti aging properties.
Via Solferino, 12
M2 Lanza
T: +39 02 6554389
it.loccitane.com

THE SISLEY SPA AT PARK HYATT MILANO

Two international icons of excellence synonymous with quality and luxury have opened the doors to Milan’s first City Spa, The Spa by Sisley a unique oasis dedicated to pure relaxation and luxury at the prestigious Park Hyatt Milan. The Spa offers an array of services that include Turkish baths for men and women; a hot tub adorned in gold mosaic; an intimate sitting area as well as two treatment rooms (with a private showers) where guests can enjoy a massage, facial and body treatments and beauty services. For those who wish to indulge in a spa experience for couples, a Private Spa Room has been created with a Turkish bath and private shower. The design of this luxurious spa is credited to renowned architect, Ed Tuttle and is created in an elegant and refined Venetian stucco finish; an ideal setting for the ultimate spa experience.
Via Tommaso Grossi, 1
M1-M3 Duomo
T: +39 02 88211234
milan.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas

CALICANTO DAY SPA

This iconic spa offers treatments for couples, wedding make-up, hair-styling and light massages. Treatments are indulgent and impressive with emphasis on facials and body treatments. Also offers regenerating and relaxing wellness baths featuring the use of special attar oils.
Via Angelo Mauri, 5
M1 Pagano
T: +39 02 48517588
www.calicantodayspa.it

Just a little further out of town:

BAGNI DI PISA 

The thermal residence of the grand duke of Tuscany, Francis Stephen of Lorraine, has maintained the terracotta tiled and marble floors, the frescoed vaults and the wooden lofts to observe them. It is possible to see from the bedroom windows the Tower in the distance. The wellness offer is particularly rich and can rely on a professional staff of physicians and specialists. Massotherapy, thermal treatments, diagnostics, facial and body beauty treatments, fitness, aesthetic medicine treatments. The wellness centre has become famous because it is a qualified place where to fight against obesity. The position of this historic house makes it the ideal starting point to visit the art cities in Tuscany and offers the possibility to make excursions by foot, by horse or by mountain bike.

Largo Shelley, 18 – San Giuliano Terme (PI)
T: +39 050 88501
www.bagnidipisa.com

GRAND HOTEL VILLA CASTAGNOLA AU LAC

This 5-star resort is set on the shores of Lake Lugano, nestled within a private, subtropical park. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. The Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac is admired for its tranquil atmosphere, elegance and discreet and friendly service. An enchanting oasis, away from the stresses of modern life, and an ideal environment for pleasure, at any time of year.
For this season, the hotel launches the package “Golden Fall”. This autumn package includes a 2 nights stay in an elegant room, facing the park and the lake, the breakfast buffet, a five-course gourmet dinner with autumn specialties accompanied by local wines, served at our Restaurant Le Relais. One massage “Wine Therapy” with warm grapes’ oil and a cheese tasting presented by the chef Christian Bertogna with a glass of wine selected by the maître d’hotel Emilio Del Fante.

Viale Castagnola, 31 – Lugano (Switzerland)
T: +41 91 973 25 55
www.villacastagnola.com

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Among the treatments signed by Sisley, one can find for the first time, Soin Phyto-Aromatique Jeunesse Repulpant à la Rose, an exhilarating and revitalizing rose-based facial treatment.

Park Hyatt Milano
Via Tommaso Grossi, 1
M1-M3 Duomo
T: +39 02 88211234
milan.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/
milan.park.hyatt.com

Park Hyatt, The Spa by Sisley, private room

Park-Hyatt-The Spa by Sisley

The Spa by Sisley_pool

Park Hyatt, The Spa by Sisley, Soin Phyto-Aromatique Jeunesse Repulpant à la Rose

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Spread out over a surface area of around 14,000m2 and easily accessible either by train or car, the innovative Splash & Spa Aquapark is open 365 days a year until 10pm. Based on a sustainable, low impact design, the structure is enhanced by stunning chromatic effects and virtual projections that will literally take your breath away, especially at night.

The leisure dome. Designed for those who wish to spend a few hours having fun in the water, relaxing on a lawn chair or simply sipping a soft drink at the indoor pool bar, the leisure dome is the heart of the structure. The highlight of this section is the outdoor panoramic pool which offers numerous attractions including water jets, geysers and hydro massages in addition to a spectacular view of Monte Tamaro. The water, heated to 34°C year-round means that the pool can be enjoyed even during the coldest winter days. The vast 30-meter indoor pool features 1-meter high waves and a temperature varying between 30°C and 32°C. Other on-site amenities include a large terrace with a solarium and a restaurant serving traditional regional cuisine.

The entertainment dome was designed especially for thrill seekers. In addition to a great selection of next generation slides with tunnels, the structure also offers whirlpools, light and sound shows and gravity-defying two or four-person inflatable rafts offering breathtaking descents for the ultimate adrenalin rush.

The wellness dome is dedicated to pure relaxation. Seven different types of themed saunas and Turkish baths, a relaxation pool, a Kneipp circuit and a rich offer of massages and treatments guarantee a high quality choice in an oasis of peace and calm.

Splash & Spa Tamaro SA
via Campagnole 1
CH-6802 Rivera-Monteceneri
T +41 91 936 22 22

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by Davide Mura

A journalist and blogger, Davide loves travelling and has a passion for wellness destinations: from luxury spas to mountain or seaside resorts, without foregoing city spas. As a freelancer he writes about exciting itineraries, tourism and luxury travel. He also coordinates the online magazine Wellness Oggi (www.wellnessoggi.com).

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At QC Termemilano you will find a Roman-style thermal baths with a Wellness Centre, which offers one-of-a-kind timeless emotions and stress-free moments of sheer relaxation. The elegance of its architecture blends in harmoniously with state-of-the-art technologies, to offer multisensorial avant-garde treatments. To end this experience of total wellbeing on a high note, you can enjoy a special happy hour with the venue’s Aperiterme. From Monday to Sunday, from 5.30pm to the time when the facility closes, you can savour an aperitivo buffet in absolute comfort in an ambience designed to make guests feel totally at home, while on Fridays and Saturdays Termemilano is open until to 00.30, for a very special midnight bath.

Piazzale Medaglie d’Oro, 2 (corner of Via Filippetti)
M3 (yellow line) Porta Romana
T:+39 02 55199367

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