Just for Men Spa Treatments

Most spa treatments are geared toward women, but now some of the country’s top hotel spas have developed experiences exclusively for men. Here is a sampling of six spas across the United States and their newest offerings, from anti-aging facials to sleep-inducing massages that are tailor-made for men. Acqualina Resort …

Sneak Peek: Hoshinoya Okinawa

Hoshinoya Okinawa has opened on Taketomi Island—a remote, 6-mile-perimeter island and national park located off the main island of Okinawa, Japan. Hoshinoya Okinawa is the island’s first full-service resort. It has 48 villas, each with its own private garden; two spa villas; and a pool, restaurant, and lounge. Activities include …

Sneak Peek: Castello di Casole, Tuscany

Castello di Casole—a 10th-century castle-turned-hotel set in the Tuscan countryside—opened on July 1. Located 45 minutes outside Florence, the 4,200-acre private estate features the 41-suite hotel (rates start at $800 per night), as well as vineyards, olive groves, lemon orchards, and a game reserve. The hotel has two restaurants, a …

California Skiing

Southern Californians can practice skiing year-round with the opening of SkyTech Sport in Beverly Hills. The German company’s first U.S. outpost, SkyTech offers two large ski and snowboard simulators that re-create the physics of skiing. Nearly every aspect of the run is customizable, from its length and slope to the …

Sneak Peek: Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa

Surrounded by the East China Sea, the Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa opened in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, a long rope of islands that stretches from southern Japan to Taiwan. Situated within the Kise Country Club, the new 97-room hotel features traditional Shurijo architecture and decor (inspired by the nearby Shurijo Castle, a World …