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4 Elegant Los Angeles Stops For Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea at Montage Beverly Hills.
Photo Courtesy of Montage Hotels & Resorts.

Finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream and lemon curd, tiers of confections and hand-selected tea blends — these are just a few of the decadent goodies offered at afternoon tea in Los Angeles. At these four luxury hotels around town: Hotel Bel-Air, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Montage Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills, you too can indulge in a tradition that traces back more than 150 years to English nobility.

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4 High-Tech Spa Treatments Worth Trying In Los Angeles

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The Spa at Beverly Wilshire’s Pedicure Room
Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons.

Typical spa treatments are comforting and soothing, but there are times when you need something with a little more spark. To find that extra oomph to go with the oohs and aahhs, many upscale properties are looking toward the future. High-tech spa treatments are popping up all over Los Angeles, offering not just relaxation, but also concrete results. From facials that make you look years younger to a soul-restoring deep-tissue massage, here are some fabulously forward-thinking services around the city like the Diamond Youth Facial at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, HydraFacial at The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, Wellness Wave Massage at The Peninsula Spa, Mistral Light Heat Energy at Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

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Spending Two Perfect Days In San Miguel de Allende

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San Miguel de Allende’s La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Photo by Christina Xenos.

Many must-visit destinations in Mexico are poised on fine white sands just feet from the ocean. For another type of vacationing, head to the mountains three and a half hours north of Mexico City for a getaway in the village of San Miguel de Allende.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site has welcomed visitors since the end of World War II, when U.S. veterans first began venturing around its cobblestone streets and ochre city walls while studying art on the G.I. Bill. Now, those in the know can discover a blissful retreat rife with upscale restaurants, luxury accommodations and plenty of opportunities for exploring the city’s boutiques, galleries and spas.

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Celebrate Beverly Hills’ 100th Birthday In Style

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Photo Courtesy of Montage Beverly Hills.

When you’re hashing out travel plans for 2014, put Beverly Hills at the top of your list. In addition to world-class shopping and dining, the city — incorporated in 1914 —is celebrating its centennial with all the style and glamour it has come to define over the last century.

Five of Forbes Travel Guide’s star-rated hotels are crowning the centennial celebrations with “Suite 100″— where luxury travelers on the hunt for an over-the-top experience can book a night in a suite specially designed to transport them to glamorous decades that defined the city’s history. From an environment emulating 1940s film noir at Montage Beverly Hills to another evoking Studio 54 at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, each suite is outfitted specifically so you can experience the luxury of an earlier era, whether it’s with bespoke Art Deco-inspired furniture or an iPad photo booth. Here’s the scoop on what you can expect at each of the properties. Read More On Forbes Travel Guide>>