For a Really Cool Father's Day Gift, Think Outside the Tie Box & Along the Lines of Spa Pampering...Albeit in a Manly Man Fashion. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG

Getting dad a tech gadget is the new century’s version of getting him a tie – tired and predictable. An inspired gift that might not be on your radar for Father’s Day is a spa visit. From day trips to extended getaways, spas are becoming increasingly popular with males of all persuasions (metro or otherwise), and more spas are tailoring their offerings accordingly. In fact, men now make up 35% of spa guests, up from 24% just three years ago. “The fact that every single NFL team employs a massage therapist on staff to treat players immediately after a game in order to aid their recovery for the nextweek should wipe out any misconception that spa or massage is not manly," notes Gary Walther, Editor in Chief of Luxury SpaFinder magazine, an authority on the spa lifestyle. "In fact, throughout history, there have actually been more male spa-goers than females.  Ancient Mayan civilians would massage male warriors after battles, and history also documents massage clubs in Thailand that gave massages to the elephant cavalry.”

For manly men with a jones for pampering, here are Walther's Top 5 picks...in no particular order (too much comparing of apples & oranges):

OKEANOS A fantastic oasis with a men's-club atmosphere, complete with lounge area, where guests can enjoy a cigar and vodka shots between treatments that include Russian steam sauna and a "shaving ceremony.” OkeanoClubSpa.com

GOLDEN DOOR Because their “Men’s Weeks” only accept 37 people, the level of personal attention guests receive is unmatched. GoldenDoorSpa.com

NICKEL NEW YORK From massages, to waxing, to manicures, this 4500 square foot spa is the ideal setting for those looking to zen out the hustle and bustle of NY life and just relax, lay back get pampered. NickelSpaNYC.com

CANYON RANCH They are so big that every day offers a massive list of services/classes/treatments starting every hour.  Whether you're looking for to take an advanced yoga class, try the hiking trail, or simply take a yoga class, Canyon Ranch offers the most complete array of options for you. CanyonRanch.com

RED MOUNTAIN Their location in the middle of millions of acres of protected Federal land okayed for recreational use means that the hiking trails are phenomenal. RedMountainSpa.com

- Lesley Scott

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