Nothing beats a little TLC when you're far away from home. If you're travelling to London, New York or Cape Town soon, Globe Style Advisor has suggestions for three pampering guy-friendly destinations.
Gentlemen’s Tonic, London
Located in London’s tony Mayfair, this original site of six (and counting) locations – including outposts in Dubai and Hong Kong – blends modern technology with old-world charm (picture leather, wood and marble mixed with high-tech speakers and LCD screens). Tendermuscled tourists will especially appreciate the “traveller” massage, a head-to-toe treatment targeting plane-induced pain.
31a Bruton Place, www.gentlemenstonic.com.
The Spa at The Out, New York
The world’s first “straight-friendly urban resort” is a judgment-free oasis in Manhattan’s Midtown West, where men of all stripes are welcome to enjoy a massage, detox therapy or both. The hotel’s new Doghouse Suites, which include à la carte grooming services, allow man’s best friend to get five-star treatment, too.
510 W. 42nd St., www.theoutnyc.com.
Glasshouse, Cape Town
Rejuvenate post-Garden Route at Cape Town’s top destination for maintenance-minded men. Try a relaxing mineral-mud body wrap or a refreshing Urth Facial featuring ancient Asian herbs and pure essential oils. Be sure to pick up a few advanced anti-aging products from local skin-care company Lamelle.
Unit 110a, The Foundry, 74 Prestwich St., www.glasshousemen.com.
This story originally appeared in the October 2014 issue of Globe Style Advisor. To download the magazine's free iPad app, visit tgam.ca/styleadvisor.