Singapore– Redefining the quintessential Banyan Tree experience, Banyan Tree Phuket introduces Retreat For The Senses, a holistic experience of rejuvenation, wellness and discovery. Perfect for individuals seeking a short yet rejuvenating vacation or stressed out executives who wish to renew and recharge, Retreat For The Senses is designed as a private sojourn to rediscover oneself, restore the body, rest the mind and kick-start healthy lifestyle changes.

All-Inclusive Wellness Retreat
Tailored according to individual lifestyle and preferences, Retreat For The Senses is a good start to getting back to basics without spending a fortune: An all-inclusive package comprising accommodation, signature spa treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, three sumptuous meals daily, yoga and meditation sessions and a series of enriching activities, that are held in the lush natural surroundings of Banyan Tree Phuket.

Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group says, “We recognise that with the hustle and bustle of stressful lifestyle taking a toll on city dwellers, there is a need to get in touch with the inner being and to attain a well-balanced lifestyle. By offering Retreat For The Senses, Banyan Tree continues to be the epitomy of the sanctuary for the senses, an ideal getaway to attain mental, physical and spiritual harmony.”

Reservations for Retreat For The Senses begin from 1 July 2009 with rates starting from US$610+++ per night, for a minimum of three nights’ stay in a Deluxe Villa, based on double occupancy. For reservations, please call Banyan Tree Phuket at +66 76 324 374 or the Singapore reservations office at +65 6849 5800 or visit banyantree.com for online booking.

The Personal Sojourn
Leave the cares of the world behind and embark on a personalised journey of self-discovery with four unique programmes - Sense of Bliss, Sense of Heritage, Sense of Ayurveda and Sense of Purification - centred on the themes of Rejuvenation, Wellness and Discovery.


Rejuvenation - Indulge in a series of daily spa treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Phuket to rejuvenate the senses. Let the healing touch of our therapists, professionally trained at Banyan Tree Spa Academy, renew the body, mind and soul with one and a half-hour, two-hour and three-hour spa sessions comprising of signature spa treatments.

Wellness - Enhance health and well-being with culinary choices, thoughtfully put together by Banyan Tree Phuket’s culinary team. Delicious yet healthy, savour the distinctive and original flavours of the sumptuous selections, created to tantalise the tastebuds.

Yoga and meditation sessions are included in all Retreat For The Senses programmes. Rediscover the strength and suppleness of forgotten muscles as our qualified instructors guide the body into a series of postures and breathing techniques, which could be incorporated into daily life to improve mental and physical health and well-being.

Discovery – Revel in a fine selection of activities which draws out one’s creativity and talents. Engage in a refreshing session of batik painting, learn the intricate steps of Thai Classical Dance, or prepare Thai cuisine with guidance from our culinary masters.

With the renowned Banyan Tree Spa Academy at the doorstep, discover the power of touch and learn massage techniques to relieve tensed muscles and aches from our professional therapists.  

Personal Lifestyle Assessment
Prior to the Retreat For The Senses experience, each individual undergoes a personal lifestyle assessment to determine the suitable level of experience to embark on, namely the introductory-level experience, Sense of Bliss programme; the intermediate-level experience which features the Sense of Heritage programme; and advance-level experiences which comprise of the Sense of Ayurveda and Sense of Purification programmes.

All Retreat For The Senses programmes include a wellness consultation during the stay with the resident Ayurvedic physician, Dr Arun Satheesh, who will diagnose each individual’s condition to recommend diet choices and lifestyle changes to attain mental, physical and spiritual harmony. Guests will also enjoy personalised service as a dedicated Resort Host will attend to each guest throughout the stay to assist with every request and make recommendations on the best activities and spa treatments.


About Banyan Tree Phuket
The flagship resort of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Phuket is ideally located at Bang Tao Bay on the northwestern coast of Phuket Island in Southern Thailand, a mere 20-minute leisurely drive from Phuket International Airport. This award-winning resort offers 150 luxuriously appointed villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens and Asian watercourts. A unique feature of Banyan Tree Phuket is the Banyan Tree Spa Phuket – one of Asia’s largest oriental spas and pioneer of the tropical garden spa experience, offering an exotic blend of Asian-inspired massages and beauty therapies. The resort also features extensive meeting function areas for groups, and eclectic dining options to complete the experience.

For more information, please visit our award-winning website, www.banyantree.com.

SINGAPORE, June 2009 - As the financial and credit crunch continue to ravage and claim countless victims here and abroad, slashing jobs, sources of income and livelihood nearly a year after the global recession began, Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore steps up and do its part by providing these unfortunate individuals with not just a shot on the arm, but a complimentary one-month long, 12 sessions of outdoor fitness and wellness programme worth over S$350 in the month of August 2009, up to a maximum of 15 participants only.

We present “Energy Boot Camp for the Retrenched”, to assist workers and professionals who had been laid off or retrenched as a result of the prevailing recession. “We would like to extend a positive lifeline to individuals, who are currently down on their luck and are facing difficulties in their careers and finances. Energy Boot Camp will help them stay focused, remain positive and physically active as they await their return to the workforce,” commented Trevor Studd, Director of Willow Stream Spa. “The Spa’s philosophy is driven by a passion to help individuals discover, nurture and maintain their hidden energies,” he added.

WHAT IS ENERGY BOOT CAMP?

Energy Boot Camp is a one-month long, (12-session) power-packed exercise regime, which is supervised by Willow Stream Spa’s team of professionally-certified fitness trainers within a sprawling 40,000sqft outdoor recreation venue (Boot Camp), located at Level 8 of Fairmont Singapore.

Willow Stream Spa’s Energy Boot Camp incorporates the attainment of desired physical goals, with mental discipline and wellness. This camp is open to all Willow Stream Spa members and non-members including fitness novices, who are just getting started and are hoping to embark on their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Amongst the expected results of this boot camp include increased stamina, heightened motivation, discipline, muscle toning, weight loss and a great sense of achievement.

ENERGY BOOT CAMP REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to participate for the entire month

- Non-members who complete 12 sessions will receive a reward of 60-minute treatment per person

- Participants will answer a medical questionnaire prior to joining any sessions to ascertain level of fitness and determine any existing injuries and health history, which may be highlighted as contraindications

- Participants of the Enevery Boot Camp are required to commit to all three (3) sessions (Mon, Wed and Fri) for four (4) consecutive weeks

Usual Fee: $350 inclusive of GST

STRUCTURE / EXERCISES / DRILLS

This four-week Energy Boot Camp will commence with three (3) varied structured exercise regimes for each session, concentrating on the strengthening of the body, developing endurance and muscle toning. As the weeks progress, the intensity of each session increases to ensure that participants reach their goals and continually remain challenged.

Energy Boot Camp consists of a variety of physical activities ranging from light exercises to speed and agility drills and martial arts, which require strength, endurance and explosive movements. Training begins with the simplest drills on the first session, giving participants doe time to adjust into the world of fitness. As participants go through subsequent sessions, they will experience variations of exercises and gradual increase in training intensity. The modified versions are tougher, but are designed to elicit an overall feeling of satisfaction. Initial exercises will include static stretching, drill specific warm-up and some dynamic movements. These session will slowly but ultimately progress into what is known as a Mega Circuit training or a combination of all exercises.

HOW THIS FREE “ENERGY BOOT CAMP” WORKS

From now until Friday, 24 July 2009, email us at willowstream.enquiries@fairmont.com with your name, age, telephone number, country of origin, name of previous company, industry, current situation and explain in 50 words “why you would like to join the Energy Boot Camp”. Each entry must be accompanied by a recent photo. Willow Stream Spa will notify 15 best candidates via telephone call.

Successful candidates are required to attend all 12 sessions of the Energy Booth Camp starting Monday, 3 August 2009 from 9am to 10am.

For additional enquiries, please call +65 6431 5600.

ABOUT WILLOW STREAM SPA

Willow Stream Spa is a 50,000sq.ft sanctuary of wellness and luxurious pampering, nestled within Singapore’s urban landscape. Equipped with 35 treatment rooms, a fitness centre with cardio theatre, strength training area and fitness studio, this sprawling enclave features a pavilion, VIP suites, sauna and steam rooms, two free-form swimming pools, six tennis courts, Alligator Pear Restaurant & Pool Bar, a lifestyle boutique, a relaxation lounge with personal headsets, and more. Located from levels six to eight of Fairmont Singapore, Willow Stream Spa has created experiences that reflect the needs of Singapore visitors and locals alike, epitomising its dedication in creating authentic and energizing spa treatments. Like Singapore, our treatments are based in tradition - spa tradition - like the Shirodhara inspired Peace & Quiet or Willow Stream Elements based on European Spa Kur rituals. We offer unique experiences based on lifestyle…High “Heals” for stiletto wearers or the passionate shopper…Evening Soiree, the perfect spa date for couples or the Singapore Luxury facial when you want it all. Other experiences are designed for pure pampering, stress relief, fabulous skin or those that give back to the earth like our Generosity Massage.

Willow Stream Spa embodies the finest and the most luxurious treatments of both East and West. To step inside its sanctuary is to step into a world where energy is created by its unique diversity. A world where Fairmont’s passion for history and tradition blends with a fervour for the best of the modern world…where a modern metropolis is surrounded by green parks…where a confluence of cultures live together in peace…a world that attracts both power brokers and recovering adventurers. This is the energy that inspires Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore.