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HANDMADE JOURNEY A SENSE OF SANCTUARY W I T H U N L I M I T E D S PA POSSIBILITIES AND A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS, B A N YA N T R E E ’ S N E W S P A S A N C T U A R Y V I L L A C AT E G O R Y GUARANTEES GUESTS WILL GO HOME WITH A GLOW R I G H T : Lijiang’s spectacular scenery adds to the relaxing ambience of a total spa experience A B O V E : Banyan Tree Macau is to be the first property to emulate the immersive spa sanctuary villa concept of Phuket B A N YA N T R E E RINGHA The award-winning spa of Banyan Tree Ringha nestles in the aweinspiring beauty of the Himalayan landscape. Here guests can luxuriate in treatments inspired by local beliefs, revelling in therapies rooted in nature’s bounty — for a complete feeling of wellbeing and relaxation. U N D E R T H E B A N YA N T R E E 01/06 2016 As the sun rises in the azure sky you have little to worry about — apart from getting out of your luxurious bed to take part in a personal yoga session — followed by a breakfast so delectable it’s difficult to believe that it is as healthy as it is delicious. Spend the day relaxing by the pool or exploring the area, comforted by the knowledge that a relaxing foot massage will caress away any aches. Rather than just being an appealing daydream, this can now be an enjoyable reality with a new spa sanctuary experience that lets you live in a spa. The spa has always been one of the touch points of the Banyan Tree. Now guests can enjoy a totally immersive spa experience. Spacious rooms feature their own treatment beds and a relaxing lounge as well as his and hers bathrooms. Guests can revel in all the benefits of staying in a luxury spa, which to many is simply a dream come true. Renowned for its quality treatments, all Banyan Tree therapists graduate from the accredited Banyan Tree Spa Academy. For guests who want to cocoon themselves in a total spa experience, the spa sanctuary room category marries the best of both luxury hotel and spa, providing a completely rejuvenating break for those on holiday, while guests attending conferences and events can maximise their wellbeing by booking a spa sanctuary villa and enjoying the chance to totally unwind after work. Adding to the unique immersive spa experience, a host of nightly spa-inspired turndowns complete the pampering element. The new stay option follows on from the success of the flagship Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary Phuket and has just been launched in Macau with Lijiang and Ringha to follow soon. 63