Absolutely Marvelous

Wondering what their secret is? It might be your friends have discovered the best places in Livingston and nearby to relax their minds and bodies. This week’s Patch Picks lists 5 marvelous places, darling. 

1. Lucio’s Salon & Spa. If you make an appointment for Tuesday, March 29, you’ll help Beauty for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society, Book ahead or drop in from 4-8 p.m. on March 29 for great deals on just about all services (cuts, blow-outs, manicures, and mini-facials. , 565 W. Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, (973) 992-2725.

2. Beauty Couture. You can receive a free gift until April 3 when you purchase Shiseido skin care, $55 or more. You will also be entered into a prize drawing with any Shiseido purchase of $100 or more. Prizes have a total value of more than $1,000 and include Tiffany & Co. Jewelry and free facials. Livingston Town Center, 1180 Town Center Way, (973) 992-3388, BeautyCoutour@hotmail.com

3. The Deluxe Spa. Located in the , Dieci Lifestyle Spa offers manicure, pedicure, massage, hydrotherapy, facial, skin care and reflexology services for men and women. To schedule an appointment, call Dieci Lifestyle Spa during regular business hours. ,  550 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973-533-06-00, ext. 2124, www.​deluxespa.​com

4. eforea: spa at Hilton. Included with all treatments is use of eforea spa’s Romanesque indoor pool with optional poolside dining, the Jacuzzi and sauna. The spa is located at the To make an appointment, call (973) 912-7956.

5. Spa Castle. Going a bit farther afield when you are feeling really cold, cranky, and desperate to get out of town, head to Queens. Really. For just $35, you can get out of the house, out of New Jersey, and out of your boots (and everything else for that matter) and spend all day at the Spa Castle in College Point, New York. First exit off the Whitestone, Spa Castle really is less than an hour from Livingston if you avoid rush hour. This place has become a sort of hidden gem. Check it out here and check out a Patch review of the spa here.

Add your own suggestions to the comments section. What is your favorite spa?