Were to celebrate Mother's Day in New York City.

	Amtrak® Give Mom the gift of travel this Mother’s Day. Bring the car, bring the kids, skip traffic and save with Amtrak! Take the Auto Train for your family vacation and arrive at great savings. This summer, kids ride for just $29. Forget all about the hassle of traffic you'll encounter on I-95 and let your vacation begin onboard the train. This special offer is valid for sale thru May 21, 2016 and valid for travel June 3 thru Sept. 1, 2016. Click here for details. Website
	Hornblower Cruises & Events A Hornblower cruise is the sophisticated way to dine and see New York’s sights. It’s even better for special occasions! Show Mom how much you care and surprise her with the Family Jazz Brunch Cruise or Champagne Jazz Brunch Cruise on Mother’s Day! Both Hornblower cruises sail out of Pier 40 in the West Village. 646.846.4803 Website
	Manhattan By Sail Treat your mom to a relaxing sail around NY Harbor on one of Manhattan By Sail’s historic sailing ships. Choose from the company’s Gatsby-era schooner the Shearwater—where your mom can take in the sights with a cocktail while she lounges on the gorgeous teak deck—or on the larger ship Clipper City, where she can help hoist the sails and assist the captain while he steers. The Shearwater sails from the North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan and the Clipper City departs from Slip 2 in Battery Park near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Visit manhattanbysail.com or call 212.619.6900 to receive $10 off any sail (including Specialty Sails) on either ship with code WHEREMAG. 212.619.6900 Website
	The New York Botanical Garden The most spectacular spring landscape New York City has to offer is the setting for live music, games, picnicking and more this Mother’s Day! The New York Botanical Garden’s Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party—its biggest garden party ever—will take place May 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. After a significant restoration and expansion, the historic Lilac Collection reopens, making room for more Garden spots to play and relax. Make a reservation for a delicious brunch and enjoy other special activities at The New York Botanical Garden. 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 718.817.8700 Website
	One World Observatory Spend this Mother’s Day weekend at One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center. On Sunday, May 8, upgrade your ticket with VIP access to The Summit, identify your mom when checking in at One World Observatory, and she will receive a celebratory glass of prosecco! For details, click here. Admission Pricing: Standard, $32; Priority, $54; Standard with The Summit VIP Pass, $52; and Priority with The Summit VIP Pass, $74. One World Trade Center 285 Fulton St. (Enter on West St. at corner of Vesey St.) 844.OWO.1776 Website
	Premier Exhibitions 5th Avenue In celebration of Mother’s Day, take an extra 10% off of your purchased admissions tickets for either The Discovery of King Tut or Saturday Night Live the Exhibition. The first 50 people to mention promotion code MOMS16 will receive a long-stem red rose. Come early and have a unique experience with the mothers in your life! The promo code is valid for Sunday, May 8 only. This promotion is not good with any other offer or previously purchased tickets. 417 Fifth Avenue (at 37th St.) 646.979.4120 Website
	Spirit Cruises & Bateaux New York Spend Mother’s Day on the NYC Harbor with special Mother’s Day events from Spirit Cruises and Bateaux New York. Spirit Cruises’ Mother’s Day offerings will include early and afternoon brunch as well dinner cruises, complete with dancing, entertainment & skyline views. For details, click here. Bateaux New York’s Mother’s Day festivities will also include skyline brunch and dinner cruises, as well as a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne (served during brunch only). For more information, click here. To save 20% on any of Spirit Cruises and Bateaux New York’s Mother’s Day cruises, purchase tickets before April 24 and use code MOM20 at checkout. Spirit Cruises 866.483.3866 Website Bateaux New York 866.817.3463 Website
	Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Spend Mother’s Day at the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum on May 8! Explore artwork created by school children around the world through the Guggenheim’s Second Sunday Family Tour: Global and Local. For $20 per family, you’ll receive museum admission as well as tour passes for two adults and up to four children. Registration is required. Click here for details. 1071 Fifth Ave. (at 89th St.) 212.423.3500 Website
BEAUTY
	Allure Day Spa & Hair Design In celebration of moms everywhere, Allure Day Spa & Hair Design will offer several special packages this Mother’s Day. The Mother and Daughter Retreat, priced at $290 per person, includes coconut milk body polish, 30-minute body massage, facial, peppermint sea salt pedicure, manicure and spa lunch; the Mommy To Be Pregnancy Package, priced at $290 per person, includes a one-hour pregnancy massage, rejuvenating facial, spa manicure, spa pedicure and spa lunch; the Mommy and Me package, priced at $330 for both you and Mom, includes peppermint manicures and pedicures, 30-minute couples massages, party hair styling, sparkling cider and chocolates, as well as the use of the spa’s luxurious pink robes and slippers; and the Night out on the Town package, priced at $135 per person, features a shampoo and blow-dry, makeup application, manicure, champagne toast and chocolates. 139 E. 55th St. (Lexington/Third aves.) 212.644.5500 Website
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Allure Day Spa & Hair Design Lights Up Midtown East

By Ryan Shea -

Feb 4, 2016

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I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and in that whole process one thing can actually lead to another.  In this sense, it has do with an amazing spa location that I recently discovered last week.  I was asked to write an article on this app called LookBooker, which is essentially the OpenTable for Salons throughout NYC.  After writing the article, I glanced through what was available as I was looking for some treatments and a new spa to call my own.  One of the first ones that showed up was Allure Day Spa & Design, located in the heart of Midtown East and a mere two block walk from the 53rd/Lexington Avenue stop (convenient!).  Since discovering them, I have been back twice and really enjoy the experiences that Allure provides.

Credit to: Allure Day Spa & Hair Design

Allure Day Spa & Hair Design has had some pretty notable exposure in the media world, not just local to New York City.  They have been featured in major publications from Allure to Cosmopolitan Magazine, and after experiencing them twice i can completely see why.  There is a very calming sensation you feel once you walk down the two flights of steps into the salon, and the location itself is large in size and is impeccably clean, which is a necessary thing for any type of location, especially this one.

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Something that also drew me to their location when I booked was that they have a suite of services for men, whereas a good portion of salons that i saw didn’t necessarily cater to the opposite sex.  It is good to have this kind of duality, and Allure Day Spa exceeds in that where it matters.  For men, they have manicures/pedicures, hair removal, cuts & style, facials, massages, body treatments and even a VIP House Call (available for both sexes) where they can come to you.  How amazing is that?  For both sessions while I was there, I had an amazing and needed facials (Blackheads galore!) and a fantastic Swedish Massage that left my face feeling fresh and new and my whole body feeling re-energized.

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Allure Day Spa also offers unique treatments that go beyond what the normal Spa & Salon offer.  One of them is Ear Candling, which is described as “a safe, simple, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears.”  They also have wonderful salon services including Cut & Color, Hair Repair, Extensions, Straightening and more.  If you are also the bride to be and need a great place to relax with your bridesmaids, they have you covered.  They also have an amazing line of products that are geared towards each individual treatment you receive. Essentially, Allure Day Spa is your one stop shop for all things spa and salon related, and I would recommend booking an appointment as soon as possible as we are all in need of a little TLC every once in a while.
For more information on Allure Day Spa & Hair Design, check out their official site.