March 11, 2013|By Myscha Theriault, McClatchy – Tribune News Service

Women aren’t the only travelers trying to find the best penny-pinching options for a little pampering. Men have been demanding their own service preferences for some time now, and the industry has stepped up and taken notice. If you’re interested in a more masculine getaway with your best buds, check out some of these spectacular spa steals.

Packages: Many spa destinations and resorts are jumping into the man market by offering exceptional per-day values on their spa packages. One example is Adler Thermae in Tuscany. At a price of 926 Euros for four nights, guys are able to enjoy a high-value getaway which includes a full daily breakfast with home-baked goodies, an afternoon snack buffet, a nightly gourmet dinner and three full spa treatments which allow gentlemen to enjoy a separate experience each day. Also included is full daily access to the facility’s spa amenities, which feature several swimming pools, a waterfall, two steam rooms, a Turkish bath grotto and a Finnish sauna.

Beverages: A hot trend in gentlemen’s spa services is to offer access to adult beverages as part of the experience. For instance, at a Southern California chain of upscale men’s salons known as 18 / 8, male business travelers can enjoy a glass of premium wine or beer in the facility’s stylish lounge while waiting to receive their treatment. Branches such as Rancho Santa Margarita and Irvine are included in their location offerings and treatments range from $30 to $45 for things l