With celebrities setting the bar high, ultra-competitive workplaces and the desire to look young, more men than ever are heading to spas to fulfill their grooming and pampering needs. In response, spas are offering special treatments tailored to men's specific skin, body and relaxation needs. In fact, Spa Finder Wellness' annual Spa and Wellness Report named men's spa treatments as one of the top ten trends to watch in 2013. From facials to pedicures, below please find an overview of men's only treatments offered at spas worldwide:
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Located just outside Zurich's city-center, The Dolder Grand is helping men travelers relax and rejuvenate with the Gentleman's Spa World package. Available through December 2013, men can enjoy a two night stay at the Dolder Grand, a martini cocktail at the bar, three-course dinner at the Garden Restaurant and three spa treatments at the resort's spa. The package includes the Facial 60-minute Les Hommes by Kerstin Florian, the 60-minute Detoxifying Back Treatment by La Prairie and a 60-minute personal training session, which includes indoor and outdoor activities from biking to jogging. Package starts at $2,482 based on double occupancy.
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Sexy and sophisticated, Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires in Argentina puts a "sporty" spin on the classic mani-pedi duo. The hotel is now offering a "Men's Sport Manicure" and "Men's Sports Pedicure," exclusively for male guests at the hotel. Whether it is for the busy business executive or the sports enthusiast, the spa has designed a set of relaxing treatments with the addition of paraffin to help soften the hands and feet and seal in moisture. Mens Sports Manicure priced from $40 USD; Men's Sports Pedicure priced from $60 USD.
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The Lodge at Doonbeg in County Clare, Ireland is set along the Atlantic shore and is the only 5-star luxury coastal resort in western Ireland. The 400-acre property features a magnificent Greg Norman-designed championship links course. Before hitting the green, men can visit White Horses Spa for the Pre Golf Massage focusing on specific areas used during a round of golf to avoid injury while playing (30 minutes, €60.00/$80 USD). For those that prefer to relax after golf, men can try the Elemis for Him Facial which is a booster for tired, stressed skin (60 minutes, €90.00/$120 USD). Guys can relax in the men's relaxation room with a therapeutic bath soak, steam or sauna. Hotel rates from $206.
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The 25,000- square-foot The Spa at Omni Mount Washington Resort offers a variety of treatments for men, including the Golfer's / Skier's Massage (50 min | $125) which features trigger-point therapy, deep tissue massage and assisted stretching targeting major muscle groups used in a golf swing or hitting the slopes. The spa also offers a Gentlemen's Facial (50 min | $115) which uses products created with consideration for men's skin exposed to shaving and outdoor sports.
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The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, Florida is home to The Seagate Spa, a tranquilly-designed, 8,000 square-foot destination spa in South Florida. The Seagate Spa offers two facial treatments designed exclusively for men: The Men's Skin IQ Facial is the ultimate overhaul for male skin, helping to calm irritation, minimize the signs of aging and protect against the harsh effects of shaving and environmental damage. The Men's Urban Cleanse Facial is a 50 minute, super-grooming facial that works to help eliminate blocked pores, accelerate skin repair and remove impurities. Both facials are $125 and are 50 minutes.
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After a round of golf at one of eight championship golf courses surrounding The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, guests can relax at the Sawgrass Spa offering a variety of treatments just for men. The 50 or 80-minute Sports Massage nourishes ligaments and joints while relieving muscular tension, pain and discomfort. An herbal remedy of arnica, eucalyptus and menthol is used to penetrate deep into tight areas while assisted stretching and deep compressions aid in muscle recovery. Men can also book treatments like Foot Reflexology to help improve circulation while promoting balance and full body wellness. The Sawgrass Spa features 25,000 square-feet of luxury sanctuary with 19 zen-inspired treatment rooms with warm lighting to accent a tranquil symphony of Eastern design elements. The resort's spa has a workout studio and a café, Soothies, for after treatment refreshing smoothies.
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After a long day of golfing at the Golden Eagle Golf Course, the Tides Inn spa is helping men to recuperate with the Chesapeake Golfers Recovery Package. Located on a private peninsula along the Chesapeake Bay, the resort has a full-service spa with eight treatment rooms. The two-hour journey allows men to choose either a massage with heat therapy and arnica lotion to improve circulation and aid muscle recovery or a facial that will leave him feeling relaxed and restored. After their treatment of choice, men can enjoy a 60-minute pedicure to relax their feet after a long day of golfing. The spa package is designed to encourage relaxation, rejuvenation and healing, so men leave the spa ready to hit the links another day. The spa at the Tides Inn uses Naturopathica skin care products with certified natural and organic ingredients. The Chesapeake Golfers Recovery Package starts at $190.
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Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, Utah offers men a deep tissue massage specifically targeting the muscle groups affected from an extreme mountain biking adventure. As you may know, Moab, Utah is one of the greatest mountain biking destinations and offers a huge variety of trails for all experience levels. To refresh aching muscles from biking, spa therapists at Sorrel River Ranch will pay extra attention to the areas involved including the primary leg muscles (Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Semitendinosus), Buttocks (Gluteus Maximus) as well as supporting arm muscles (Biceps & Triceps). Everybiking muscle will be attended to from abs, upper back and neck. $120 for 50 minutes or $170 for 80 minutes.
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The new Marti Istanbul Hotel offers a therapeutic Sports Massage that uses firm pressure to relieve muscle tension and promote flexibility. The 40 or 60 minute massage also aids the healing process for muscle, tendon and spinal injuries. The 9,100-square foot Marti Wellness by SpaSoul offers a broad range of rejuvenating therapies inspired by the Turkish spa tradition including hammams, steam rooms and saunas.
