ITC Classics Presents The New Spas Around The World For 2005 - 2006

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. October 14, 2008

FEBRUARY 14, 2006.

West

The Fairmont Mayakoba, Riveria Maya, Mexico, Opening March 2006, Willow Stream Spa

The Fairmount Mayakoba believes in a philosophy of harmony with nature; nowhere is this more evident than when you enter the Willow Stream Spa. The Willow Stream Spa uses energy-inspired experiences, including an array of massage therapies such as the Deep Tissue Sports Massage which concentrates on sore muscles and aches. Another massage is the Aromatherapy Massage which is gentle massage using specially blended oils ideal for jet lag, revitalising and relaxing. Facilities incorporate: 20 treatment rooms including two treatment suites with private balconies for outdoor treatments, a fitness facility with a weight training system and cardio equipment, a fitness studio with a daily schedule of classes, men's & women's lounge with whirlpool, inhalation room, steam, sauna and shower, meditation and a boutique. For couples there is even a couple's tree top spa suite, enabling total indulgence in the spa experience. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk) offers 7 nights in a Deluxe Casita Room from lb1515 per person, room only, including flights and transfers.

Mandarin Oriental, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Opening Autumn 2006

This exclusive resort will be a luxurious hideaway set among 36 acres of tropical jungle that meet the white, sandy beaches of the unspoiled Yucatan coastline. The 20,000 sq ft Spa at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya will draw on ancient oriental traditions and incorporate Mayan rituals and treatments such as traditional massages and baths. Separated into three distinct areas, high energy for strength training, wet areas for relaxation and finally treatment rooms where holistic therapists and global healing practices can come together in a unique sensory experience. The high energy area includes a multi-purpose studio for yoga and pilates as well as a state-of-the-art gymnasium. The wet area includes Rhassoul for women and a dry sauna for men, Hamam scrub room and table and vitality pool. The treatment rooms include a special couple's suite for simultaneous therapies and an exclusively decadent VIP suite. Guests will find a spa pool, watsu pool, a Mayan "Temazcal" and peaceful deck for relaxation. A restaurant offers Spa cuisine; a carefully devised menu offering tempting dishes. Price on application- ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk

Acqualina, Miami, Opening February 2006, With ESPA Spa

Groundbreaking in design and cutting edge in spa expertise, the luxurious 20,000-square-foot, two-story ESPA at Acqualina overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and provides guests with a tranquil sanctuary. ESPA at Acqualina combines the best of ancient and modern therapies with the latest and finest skin care advances. The signature treatment is the ESPA Optimal Joint Release. This is an unusually free flowing joint release and life-dance massage removing alert anticipation and replacing stress related tension with an immense feeling of peace. Unique to each client, this is a personal experience, which ensures unusual release of both physical and mental restrictions. This all-encompassing ritual begins with a symbolic welcoming ceremonial foot cleansing ritual to wash away the stresses and tensions of everyday life. A skin softening salt and oil scrub and a gentle facial cleanse prepare the body to receive this shiatsu inspired free flowing massage. Body rocking, entire body diagonal stretching and tension releasing rotational movements, follow. Then a deep Oriental Head Massage is the ultimate conclusion to this powerful de-stressing experience. All treatments are enhanced by a full line of ESPA marine, aromatherapy and plant-active products. Blended using the highest quality of organically grown plants, the product line is known for its purity, potency and exceptional results in skincare. The spa features his and her locker rooms equipped with sauna, steam room, heated jet pool, his and her relaxation lounges, and an outdoor spa veranda with outdoor spa pools. Price on application- ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk

The Plantation on Cotton Bay, St Lucia, Opening Spring 2006

The Plantation on Cotton bay is St Lucia's first luxury golf resort and after a day on the course there would be no better way to relax than at the brand new spa. It is the only spa on the island to feature the Rasul, a traditional Arabian cleansing treatment. Other special features include dry and wet treatment rooms, steam room, a relaxation room, private suite, outdoor treatment gazebo, roof top estaurant "Heaven", personal training, Holistic classes and the use of the Elemis line of products. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights in a Tamarind Suite from lb1512 per person, room only, including flights and transfers.

Discovery at Marigot Bay, St Lucia, Opening June 2006, Lapli

Lapli, the spa at Discovery Marigot Bay, is designed to reflect the Caribbean blues and greens of the sky and the ocean. Extensive use of glass and an aqua colour scheme creates a relaxing and therapeutic ambiance. Each treatment room has its own private deck with an open-air shower. Lapli also features a Zen garden with wooden soaking tubs and massage cabanas. The treatments use a mix of luxury, all-natural products with local treatments created by Caribbean herbalists. These make extensive use of aloe vera, hibiscus, cactus, sea moss, banana products and other locally-grown fruit and herbs. In addition to the Spa's Vichy wet room treatments, there is a full range of massage and beauty therapies available. Discovery Marigot Bay offers mind and body programmes. These programmes include executive retreats that involve meditation, stress management, exercise and spa treatments. There is even a Coach-in-Residence on property to offer inspirational sessions for individuals or groups. There are also 'Guest Guru' events, where renowned personal development experts share their wisdom with guests. Price on application- ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk

Amanyara, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Opening March 2006

Amanyara, Providenciales is nestled on the tip of a 5, 000 acre nature and wildlife reserve. The resort provides supreme isolation and comfort in an oceanfront setting that includes low rocky headlands and a sweeping white sand beach. Amanyara has a team of skilled therapists providing massages and body treatments for guests in the privacy of their pavilion. There are also beauty treatments available, including facials, manicures and pedicures. ITC Classics(01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights in a Pond Pavilion from lb2605 per person, room only, including flights and transfers.

East

Four Seasons Resort, Maldives, Opening Spring 200, The Landaa Spa

Landaa Giraavaru is now home to 102 spacious, luxuriously appointed villas located along the beach and on private jetties. The spa complex occupies an elevated 1 hectare (2.5acre) site, with 7 individual thatched treatment pavilions -four over water and three in the Ayurvedic Retreat. Each pavilion has its own private relaxation area, plunge pool, steam and outdoor showers. Numerous pathways throughout the beautiful surrounding gardens allow for leisurely walks pre and post treatment. The spa also incorporates a beauty salon, juice bar, beachfront resting pavilion and retail area.

Ayurvedic is an ancient science of life which promotes inner harmony. Each treatment pavilion in the Ayurvedic Retreat has a wooden ayurvedic table, a traditional herbal bathtub, a steam bench and an area for mud treatments. Here guests will be able to learn how to integrate some ayurvedic processes into their daily lives. A specialty is the panchakarma procedure, a series of five therapies that comprise ayurveda's primary purification and detoxification treatment. Due to the complexity of these treatments and the associated detoxification diet that is essential to its success, the procedure is offered as a 14-day package only. At the herbal centre, fragrant gardens are planted with medicinal herbs, trees and flowers. Here, guests can learn about the various oils and herbal concoctions used in the ayurvedic process. The resort's resident ayurvedic physician is available to advise on healthier lifestyle options and to design dosha-specific meal plans in cooperation with the resort's ayurvedic chef, for guests who wish to experience this ancient science throughout the duration of their stay. Resident yoga guides are available for beginners and those that are more experienced. There are morning meditation and evening enlightenment sessions on a pavilion that "floats" on the sea. Private sessions are also available. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights from lb2745 per person.

Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi, Maldives Spa Resort and Marina, The Hideaway Spa.

This luxury boutique 43 villa hideaway retreat is situated on the privately-owned island of Dhonakulhi in the North Maldives. The Hideaway Spa, operated by Mandara Spa has 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions and 2 private treatment rooms in the Spa Water Villas. The spa has been designed focussing on space, complete privacy and luxury, drawing in the outside using internal waterways and waterfall walls, powder white sand floors in all open areas and combining natural finishes and fabrics. Two lagoon Spa Pavilions feature private ocean views, double treatment room, en-suite bathroom with steam shower, outdoor terrazzo dip pool, day bed and shower, personal sound systems and lagoon access, while the Four Spa Villas are located on land but surrounded by waterways. Each Spa Villa offers an open-air double treatment room, private bathrooms with steam room, outdoor terrazzo dip pool and showers and a very private outdoor relaxation area. Unique to Hideaway Spa is the guest accommodation in the Spa Water Villas which are erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island's shallow turquoise-blue lagoon and spread over 235 square metres of timber deck, the two stand-alone Spa Water Villas have their own exclusive ocean view treatment room, steam room, outdoor over-water 'Hanging' Jacuzzi Whirlpool and showers, sundeck, lagoon access, and complete in-villa spa treatment facilities in which guests can be pampered by a team from Mandara Spa. The Mandara Massage is the resorts signature treatment. It is a relaxing massage performed by two therapists, employing a blend of five approaches: Japanese shiatsu, Thai Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Swedish and Balinese. It is also possible to have a Clay Body mask which includes a gentle body scrub followed by detoxification with mineral-rich Sedona clay and a period spend wrapped comfortably in a thermal blanket while the clay purifies and cleanses. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights from lb1912 per person, on a B&B basis, including and transfers.

'W' Resort, Maldives, Opening June 2006, Away Spa

Located on the private island of Fesdu, the Away Spa is found on its own private over water jetty called a dhow, a traditional Maldivian boat featuring elegant forms and vibrant sails. For those wanting to indulge, the Away Spa has out door showers and individual steam baths. Or for those with energy to burn, facilities include, Sweat a state of the art fitness centre. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights in a Marvellous Beach Retreat from lb2107 per person, on a B&B basis, including flights and transfers.

Taj Exotica, Maldives, Opened January 2006, Jiva Grande Spa

January sees the opening of the Jiva Grande Spa, a private island spa. Treatments include the Sammatva, which balances energies and rel eases tensions with the help of meditation soft massage, healing, essential oils and charka balancing. There is also the Vishrama treatment which is an amazing blend of Indian and Western massage techniques, yoga stretches and Ayurveda Aromatherapy oils. Why not try Sushupti, which relaxes, with the use of rhythmic massage strokes, healing and meditation, guests are taken to a deeply relaxed state, ending with a delicate face massage. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights in a Luxury Villa with pool from lb2265 per person, half board, including flights and transfers.

The Fortress, Sri Lanka, Opening June 2006, Sen Spa

Sen Spa at The Fortress will offer its guests a range of indigenous Ayurvedic treatments, international therapies and Per Aquum's signature treatments. Staff will use a blend of different treatments such as Thai massage, Swedish muscle release techniques, aromatherapy, hot stone massages and facials. The spa is designed around the movement of water, creating a relaxed atmosphere. A combination of single and double treatment rooms make up the spa. Guests can indulge in a 'Degrees' treatment which features a sauna, steam and hydro bath, pre and post therapies. A fully equipped gymnasium and yoga pavilion complete the spa experience. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 7 nights in a Fortress Room from lb1525 per person, half board, including flights and transfers.

Bulgari, Bali, Opening Spring 2006

Located near Pecatu Village on the southern tip of the Jimbaran Peninsula, the Bulgari Resort is set on a 150-meter high plateau overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The ocean front spa embraces all of the elements of balanise tradition. The main pavilion is an antique, hand carved joglo house from the island of Java, which was dismantled, relocated, and then authentically recreated at the Bulgari resort. A complete selection of healing and beauty treatments will be provided by expert staff and professionals. The spa offers a swimming pool, open air relaxation lounge area, a yoga pavilion, hot and cold plunge pools, and two private spa suites complete with garden. Price on application- ITC Classics(01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk

Per Aquum's 'Grande Barbe' project, Seychelles.

A luxury tent resort like no other.... 2006 heralds the latest offering from the Per Aquum stable. Billed as an eco friendly luxury tent resort, this is not your average resort. Reaching into the sky is a tree top spa with wooden structures linked together by suspended wooden walkways, offering private and double treatment rooms, together with yoga and meditation pavilions. The Grand Barbe project will be Per Aquum's first resort in the Seychelles and with over US$22 million invested in it, it will be pure luxury. The experience will be delivered through the Per Aquum Difference; a combination of passion, naturally modern design, devoted staff and emphasis on results. Price on application- ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk

The Northolme Hotel & Spa, Seychelles, Duniye Spa

Duniye Spa has 3 treatment rooms, a relaxation area and a steam room. The spa follows the holistic 'spa treatments and rituals concept', which merges techniques and philosophies from around the world into a comprehensive program of treatments designed for the modern lifestyle. The treatments are delivered by an international team of highly professional therapists who are committed to providing personalised care for every guest. There are a wide variety of different massages available such as the Balinese Massage which is a restoring and calming massage experience combining Swedish massage with acupressure, skin rolling and relaxing strokes. Ayurvedic Treatments are also available, such as the Ayurvedic Balance which is a combination of Shirodara and a full body massage. This treatment utilizes the skills of 2 therapists to massage warm exclusively blended Indian oils into the body. The synchronicity leaves skin reconditioned and revitalized. This is then followed by one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments, Shirodara, which entails a massage of the head and the vital 'marma points'. There are also wide selections of spa treatments to choose from such as scrubs and wraps created from volcanic clays, flowers and indigenous plants from the Asian region, as well as the island of Bali and the Seychelles archipelago. The Duniye Spa has a number of special packages available to its guests such as the 'For Two Champagne Reflection'. This includes a candlelit spa treatment room, revitalizing essential oils and two skilled therapists to deliver treatments to the couple. Champagne is provided for after the massages. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk has 7 nights staying in an Ocean-view Hillside Villa including breakfast, from lb2,993 per person based on two sharing. This includes return economy flights with Qatar Airways and private car transfers.

Royal Malewane, Africa, Spa Opened Winter 2005

Royal Malewane is now home to one of the most exclusive spas on the African continent - The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa. This recently opened sanctuary for the senses is nestled in the heart of Big Five territory in the greater Kruger area and offers a truly unique spa experience. The Waters of Royal Malewane philosophy draws on the much-celebrated healing powers of water. All hydrotherapy treatments make use of untainted, mineral-rich water specially sourced from a subterranean stream that flows through the game reserve. Filtered through limestone and granite, these are the very waters after which this incomparable spa is named.With internationally qualified therapists on hand to provide therapeutic massage, luxurious body treatments and hydrotherapy, guests will find themselves in a veritable oasis of calm in the heart of the African wilds. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offers 1 nights in a Luxury suite from lb465 per person, half board, including game drives, excluding flights and transfers.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, Opening Mid 2006, Mandra Spas

Two luxury spas located at the end of each of the east and west wings will feature the most complete line of beauty, wellness and fitness products and services.

Facial, body and feet massages are also offered in a closed gazebo setting by the beach. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offer 7 nights in a Coral park Room from lb1390 per person on a B&B basis including flights and transfers.

Europe

Abama, Tenerife, Abama's Beach Club

Designed by the internationally renowned architect Melvin Villarrol, numerous lakes and waterfalls run through this delightful resort with water being an essential element. A sheltered cove of ivory sand surrounded by a palm grove is the perfect setting for Abama's Beach Club. Offering massage cubicles, excellent cuisine and a jetty, the beach Club creates a unique and pleasant ambiance without ever having to leave the ivory sand. Relax at the Health and Beauty centre, which offers a full range of massage, skincare, beauty and anti stress treatments- a place for well being and experiencing new sensations in unique surroundings with views of the garden and the ocean beyond. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offer 7 nights in a Double Room from lb970 per person on a B&B basis including flights and transfers.

Sheraton Caleta, Tenerife

Set on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in the exclusive area of Costa Adeje, the hotel houses 284 spacious guest rooms including 20 suites with private terraces and ocean views. A sea water pool with Jacuzzi island and two heated fresh water pools are set amongst tropical gardens, perfect for enjoying the warm. The spa offers 12 treatment rooms, a fitness centre and a heated sea water "Thalasso Vitality" pool, a crystal steam room, an ice igloo and a wide selection of relaxation therapies and beauty treatments. ITC Classics (01244 355527; itcclassics.co.uk offer 7 nights in a Double Room from lb622 per person on a B&B basis including flights and transfers.