Massage Suggestions???

[NandP]

I want to "buy" a massage for my wife's birthday during our stay this September 15-19....

1. Whould you suggest an early morning, start the day? or end of the day to get relaxed for sleep massage? Park hrs are 9-6 so we have time before and after....

2. I looked at the Mandarin Spa brochure... I can't make heads or tails out of it.... Which Massage is a basic good all over type of massage... not too expensive, not too long (<1hr).. i have no idea what they are talking about in that brochure! (and I don't want some strange guy touching my wife's butt)


Any help would be appreciated!!!!

 

[Selina]

Why don't you invest in an electronic massager - they are about the same price as a good hairdryer - the massager has different heads - one is a sponge, one is smooth and flat another has bumps - ideal for different areas of the body. I'm sure your wife would much prefer you to do the massaging along with a glass of champagne and strawberries with whipped cream!

 

[Motherfletcher]

How about ?

Well Being Back Massage - a 30 minute massage focusing purely on the back and shoulder area to relieve tension and aching muscles ($60 value)

When?

If shes a morning person I'd say then. But if she doesn't wake up until its over its money down the drain.

I don't think they will rub her the wrong way...

 

[mtblujeans]

A morning massage is good. It relaxes you, yes, but once you get going with the rest of your day, it makes you feel energized and in a good mood. That is a good idea and I think I will follow that suggestion while we are down there, too.

 

[BarbaraMB]

What a sexy post! I don't think you would have to worry about any guy touching your wife's private parts if it is a respectable spa. Giving a gift of a massage or facial is a lovely gift to give to a woman. DON'T buy her an electric massager unless she specifically requests one. I just laugh thinking about it.

 

[Selina]

Exactly!!!

 

[Prince Eric1]

Maybe my wife can get a massage from Orlando Bloom and I could get one from Keira Knightly. Wait, never mind, we would have to get those at Disney.

 

[Selina]

Mmmmmm.......just thinking...it would be nice to have a sauna and massage. Has anyone had one at the Royal Pacific Resort?

 

[bjakmom]

Nick - what a wonderful 'present' - my girlfriend treated me to a massage at Mandara for my birthday. I had the balinese massage "a traditional balinese massage using a combination of streching, accupressure and swedish massage techniques" 50 mins was $90 (she tipped 20%). It was wonderful and given by a very nice young man who was 'appropriate' in every way! My girlfriend had one of the hour facials and loved her treatment, too. I love to have a massage at the end of the day to relax me and ease my aching leg muscles from all the walking in the parks- if you get there a bit early, there is a sauna in the waiting room that you can use while you wait - the dry heat helps to relax you and warms up your muscles before the massage. My vote is for an evening massage - you can be relaxing back in the room, dipping some strawberries in chocolate and chilling the champagne . . . sorry . . getting carried away, selena's post must have infiltrated my brain ! . . . obviously I need to book my own romantic trip if DH ever gets back from working overseas !

 

[highlander447]

My wife also had a massage at the Spa and she daid it was wonderful hinting that when we return in january she quite fancies another one if u have an AP u get 20 % discount also when we where there in march the Spa on slow days sent the masseur to the RPR pool area and she did a massage for a $ a minute which was pretty good value

 

[Selina]

Wow......hope one comes round when I'm there.....a dollar a minute..so for a lovely 10 minute session..10 dollars then a cool dip in the pool followed by RPR special cocktail..sounds like heaven!

 

[zaxmom]

AP holders get 20% off? I did not know that, I WILL remember that, though.

 

[mouseRD]

Massage therapists are professional & are often versed in some of the techniques that physical therapists use. That being said, you may feel more comfortable calling the spa ahead of time to see whether a female therapist is available if that makes you more comfortable. My DH prefers that I go to a female therapist now even though I had massages w/ both male & female therapist when I was single.

If you are planning to go to the parks, I too would suggest the evening (or perhaps late afternoon) time. Unless you were just going to do a casual, laid back pool day, it might defeat the purpose of the massage to be running around the parks afterward (the massage therapist would probably tell you the same; they always usually suggest to relax after the massage).

How about returning from the parks at 5 pm, with a massage scheduled for 6pm, then have the restaurant where you're staying deliver a room service meal at 7 or 7:30, eat, relax, watch a movie, or whatever.

Hope she enjoys - I'm certain she will be thankful for her thoughtful husband!

 

[mouseRD]

Sorry for the grammatical errors fellow readers! I usually do a better job of proofreading my posts ("always, usually...")!

 

[NandP]

Thanks for all the info, ...

I'm opting for the "end of the day" massage...

Anyone know wher to get the spa hours for Sept. ???

 

[Motherfletcher]

Mandara Spa
Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations Line: 407-503-1244
Telephone: 407-503-1244
Facsimile: 407-503-1233
Spa Hours: 7am - 10pm
Gym Hours: 6am - 10pm

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