10 things to look forward to

1) Spa review/ Hyatt Pune
Feeling special
A visit to the spa is instantly relaxing for most and if the spa is as luxurious as the one at Hyatt Pune, the experience is only heightened. Undoubtedly among the best in the city, the spa at Hyatt Pune is beautifully laid out, facing the gardens and the pool, with natural sunlight filtering in. The design is contemporary, the therapists are well trained and most importantly, it isn't a place where you check out immediately after a treatment.

They encourage guests to spend some time browsing through spa magazines, listen to music and unwind over a cup of herbal tea before and after the treatment. They say it helps soak in the relaxing experience better when the mind is calm. Made to Please A lavender and lemon grass fragrance-Hyatt Pune's signature aroma-welcomes you into the spa. The relaxing instrumental music, combined with the fragrance and the light interiors, works on the senses to calm you instantly. The oils for all treatments come from the renowned Ananada in the Himalayas near Rishikesh and are blended for their relaxing and rejuvenating properties.

Tender Loving Care The spa menu is extensive but if you're in the mood for some luxurious pampering, ask for the Hyatt signature experiences, which are customised by the therapists. The experience is a fusion of reflexology, aromatherapy, deep tissue and Swedish massage techniques that create a therapeutic effect suited to the guest's needs. Price Treatments start at Rs 2,500 and go up to Rs 7,500 plus taxes At Hyatt Pune, Adjacent to Aga Khan Palace, Nagar Road. pune.hyatthotels.hyatt.com

2) Beat the heat
Enjoy the last leg of the mango season with the chilled favouriteAlphonso Mango Frappuccino, a delicious combo of milk with alphonso pulp. If you aren't a mango lover, then there's abother new beverage to try-the Roasted Marshmallow S'mores Frappuccino. PRICE Starts at Rs 235 AT Starbucks outlets across the city

3) Small wonder
Beat the school reopening blues with these pretty Munchkins' boxes that are a mid-day treat for recess time in school. The goodies kit by snack box subscription service Happy Belly includes four funsounding treats-a delectable cupcake called Brainy Bunny, a whole wheat Fun in a Bun, Choco Stars, a chocolaty twist to the Maharashtrian shankarpali and a walnut and coconut-filled Coco Crunch. The treats include the all-nutritious carrots and walnuts, making them healthy snacks. PRICE Rs 325 AT happybelly.me

4) Pamper your skin
With the heat and humidity rapidly rising, give your skin a home spa with this all-natural skincare potion-the Pomegranate Mandarin Pore Refining Tonique by Just Herbs. It's free of alcohol and is made of a nourishing blend of the steam distilled waters of mandarin, pomegranate extract, orange peel and bitter orange essential oil. PRICE Rs 495 AVAILABLE AT justherbs.in

5) New launch/ Bar Bar
City's new watering hole
The more you guzzle, the lesser you end up paying-that's the sweet deal that will probably make the newly opened Bar Bar a popular watering hole with large groups on a binge drinking night out. The alcohol is divided into categories of popular, premium and luxury spirits and the rates per drink go down if you increase the numbers. The cocktails are interesting-try the Grapejito is a refreshing mix of grapes, rum and mint or the Kaffir Cosmo with a dash of kaffir lime flavours. PRICE Rs 1,800 for two AT Level 1, Phoenix Market City

6) Mane time
Spend a rainy afternoon pampering your nails and hair at Six Lane, a new nail art and blow out salon that specializes in smart hairdos. Amy Louise Harris, a leading stylist with Duck and Drydown, a hair blow-dry bar from London, was in town recently to share her expertise on hairdos. AT C-4 Raksha Lekha Society, Lane 6, Koregaon Park.

7) Stage act: June 19
City actor Sonali Kulkarni will perform on the Pune stage this month. After running to a full house in Marathi, the Hinglish version of the play White Lily and Night Rider with Sonali Kulkarni and Milind Pathak will make its debut at the Nehru Memorial Hall. The story takes a look at how the changing social environment redefines conventional man-woman relationships. The play, a dark comedy, portrays the various aspects of online versus offline relationship between a man and a woman in their late 30s and shows how excessive use of technology leads to isolation in the real world. TIMING 7 pm AT Nehru Memorial Hall, Atur Foundation House, Dr Ambedkar Road, Camp. TEL 9270429000

8) Tune in: June 21
If you've enjoyed listening to the foot tapping numbers from Queen and Dev D, then this is your chance to hear the man behind the music, live in Pune. Amit Trivedi, who first made music for the film Aamir and is now a popular film music composer, will perform at Hard Rock Cafe on World Music Day. TIME 7.30 p.m. AT Hard Rock Cafe, East Main Road, Koregaon Park Extension

9) Sweet endings
Bored of chocolaty desserts? Try something different when you're next in the mood to indulge your sweet tooth as Chef Aruna Iyer whips up her signature creations like lemon curd pavlova, orange truffle and a delicious frozen watermelon yogurt. AT Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre, 1 Bund Garden Road. 6724 8181

10) Review/ Collection
Soiree style
Pune's fashionistas have more options to dress up in for that next night out. Delhi-based fashion designer Ridhi Arora launched her collection of evening wear in Pune last month. So depending on what look you want to put together, the label has a variety of styles ranging from elegant cocktail dresses to anarkalis with a very regal touch, if you want to go ethnic. For evenings out with friends when you want to make a style statement, Arora's line has smart jumpsuits and elaborate bespoke gowns.

ONE FOR ALL While a large section of the collection would appeal to brides-to-be for prewedding function wear, Arora also has brought in some Indian outfits and colours that are likely to be picked up by other family members as well. This pret collection showcases elaborate embroidery and stone work patterns. In the Pune range, Arora has brought in exclusive pieces wherein no two outfits have a similar design or embellishment. At the recent India Beach fashion Week in Goa, Arora's line was a spread of colours from glittering gold to a soft hue of grey with highlights of blush pink, lavender and fiery purple. AT Mairah, Shivaji Nagar. ridhiarora.com