Loews Hotel Magazine Spring/Summer 2015 | Page 18

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 18 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 LOEWSMAGAZINE.COM LO5_Indulge-e_v5-e_v6.indd 18 4/10/15 8:27 AM