Groomsmen share a toast at JF Men.
A couple relaxes at Mandara Spa
at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
JF MEN PHOTO BY ADAM LERNER
Sea Spa at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
best. Our bridal countdown experience
is as luxurious as it is transforming, and
truly catered to the bride-to-be.”
Farel and his team have also designed
a fabulous selection of JF Men treatments that cater to the gentlemen spagoers, including a Power Menu with salon
treatments, the JF Signature Shave, JF
Signature Facial and men’s hand and foot
restorative therapies that can be enjoyed
individually or as part of a group outing,
such as a bachelor party. And for couples
who want to celebrate together, the Power
Couple offering includes a massage and
facial for both parties, with the option for
a manicure and pedicure.
In San Diego County, a world away
from New York’s big city bustle, Sea Spa
at Loews Coronado Bay Resort makes
balance both a theme and a goal with
ocean-inspired treatments and luxurious
products. Groups can reserve the private
garden patio for outdoor massages, and
enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries and
Champagne between services.
Bianca Vasilescu, director of spa operations at Sea Spa, says bridal parties or other
groups can start the day with a private
beach yoga session on the resort’s seaside
sands. Then it’s back to the spa for a round
of indulgent facials and therapies, such as
the Gifts of the Sea body treatment that
uses certified organic coconut oil.
Group gatherings and pre-wedding
rendezvous for couples at Sea Spa can be
fully customized, from the choice of treatments to the catered luncheon served on
the outdoor terrace. Bridal parties can prepare for their event with professional hair,
nail and makeup services, or reserve the
entire salon for a more private experience.
“Parties can even begin with an aerobics class or a game of tennis,” Vasilescu
says. “Guests can take a dip in our Watsu
pool or Jacuzzi, and melt away the tension
in our dry saunas and steam rooms before
beginning their customized treatments.”
Additionally, duos on a romantic retreat
can make use of the couple’s suite—
bedecked in rose petals and candlelight—
and relax with a Signature Champagne
Spa Manicure and Pedicure before concluding with a sparkling toast.
Back on the East Coast, Loews
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
arranges intimate soirees and larger group
gatherings at the oasis-like Mandara Spa.
In addition, Mandara makes mixed-gender gatherings much easier with their coed
lounge and hydrotherapy pool, where men
and women can socialize before heading
to individual treatments.
Professional makeup and styling services are available for weddings and other
occasions, while a bespoke selection of
treatments can be arranged for partygoers.
These themed Spa Ceremonies include
the multi-hour Sunrise Awakening with
body polish, massage, facial and optional
manicure and pedicure; and the fiveand-a-half-hour Nirvana ... Bliss for
a Day, which includes all the Sunrise
Awakening treatments plus a Mandara
Hand and Foot Ritual, lunch in the relaxation room, personalized makeup session
and a shampoo and style.
For gentlemen, the Mandara Deep
Tissue Massage launches the two- to
three-hour Men’s Spa Escape, followed
by an Elemis Urban Cleanse for Men
Facial and a Men’s Sports Manicure and
Pedicure. The spa staff can customize a
special lineup for the day that includes
selections from the Time for Men spa
menu, creating a truly personal experience
with each member of the group in mind.
Whether commemorating upcoming
nuptials or an amazing round of golf, a
memorable celebration aims to take everyone’s breath away. By reveling at a Loews
Hotels & Resorts spa, hosts and guests
alike will experience multisensory escapes
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