Christopher Charles

We’ll speak for the many “mature” residents of the tony Gold Coast neighborhood by saying Christopher Charles has certainly done its demographic homework. The posh spa, featuring stunning views of Michigan Avenue and the lake from its comfy mani/pedi room, offers antiaging skin care via an extensive menu of facials, from preventative care (the Vita-C Anti-Aging, $145, promotes collagen synthesis) to corrective (the Lighten and Resurface, $165, evens out sun-damage spots) and clinical (an on-staff M.D. gives Botox injections). But don’t miss the fantastic body treatments: The Scentao massage ($150) is 90 minutes of heaven, incorporating hot stones and acupressure. You’ll leave the spa feeling as giddy as a little kid.