INDULGE
Spa Celebrations
Whatever the special occasion, Loews spas offer great
packages that let groups relax and celebrate together
with treatments for the whole party.
BY DEBRA BOKUR
P
lanning any group gathering
takes time and energy—two
resources that are constantly
short in supply. Regardless of whether
the event is a bachelorette party,
birthday, anniversary, “babymoon” or
gentlemen’s gathering, managing the
logistics of a celebration can leave
the party planner frazzled and beat.
That stress can be enough to drive
savvy hosts to skip the traditional gettogether, and instead grab a few close
friends and head to the spa. With
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options for pre-treatment group activities, large spa suites, Champagne toasts
and pre-wedding planning, Loews spas
can host a personalized party to relax
and refresh groups of all sizes.
At his Julien Farel Restore Salon &
Spa at Loews Regency New York Hotel,
celebrity hairstylist Julien Farel has created the 12-Week Ultimate Bridal
Countdown, completely customized for
each individual client. This comprehensive, head-to-toe skincare plan includes
fitness and nutrition strategies courtesy
of the spa’s master trainer, Christine de
Almeida, personal training and “tress
rehearsals” (test-runs of the bride’s wedding-day hairstyle with veil in place).
The all-important prep is intermingled
with soothing massages and pampering
spa therapies.
“This [Ultimate Bridal] Countdown
incorporates our holistic philosophy of
incorporating hair, skin, face, mind and
body,” Farel says. “After all, your wedding day is about the magical moment
of looking and feeling your absolute
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