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world-class Evason Hideaways and the premier destination spa of 21st
century to be opened by Six Senses in 2007
Six Senses Bangkok Hub – February 2007:
Six Senses Resorts & Spas will see 2007 as its most significant year
of development as it prepares to open two Evason Hideaways, plus launch
its first destination spa as an extension of its acclaimed Six Senses
Spas. The three properties, which exemplify the Six Senses environmental
commitment, have been developed under the direction of the Six Senses
design and creative teams and promise to set new standards in style and
levels of guest service.
Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay - Oman, opens June 2007. Positioned as
the finest boutique resort in the Middle East, the Evason Hideaway & Six
Senses Spa at Zighy Bay establishes a new benchmark for the region.
Located on the Mussandam Peninsula, the resort is a 90-minute drive from
the gateway city of Dubai. The dramatic setting, with mountains on one
side and a 1.6 kilometres white sand beach at Zighy Bay, on the other,
hosts 82 pool villas, pool villa suites and pool duplexes, including the
three-bedroom Retreat – all with butler service. Several villas offer
personal spa suites, and ten villas have accommodations for live-in staff.
Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay, truly reflects the brand's
positioning of Innovative Style. Three dining alternatives include a
stunning dinner experience perched high atop the mountains overlooking
Zighy Bay. There is an impressive wine cellar and a private marina.
The Six Senses Spa offers nine treatment rooms features 2 Arabian
Hamams. In addition to the 82 private pools, the resort also boasts a
large central swimming pool plus a fully-equipped gymnasium.
Evason Hideaway at Yao Noi – Thailand, opens November 2007.
Innovative Style – Beyond Phuket positions this Evason Hideaway as the
first property to introduce world class innovation and unequalled service
standards to a destination off the mainstream. The often featured Thai
limestone outcrops of Phang Nga Bay and the natural environment are the
unique location for the Evason Hideaway. Access is by a 40-minute boat
trip from Phuket or 10 minutes in the resort’s own helicopter.
Comprising just 56 pool villas in three styles, including the 3-bedroom
Reserve and the 2-bedroom Retreat, the resort is set in natural vegetation
enhanced with tropical landscaping, which provides privacy between the
villas. Several villas offer personal spa suites, and all are served by
pool villa butlers. The design and material selection is based on
attention to detail and commitment to the environment, creating an
uncompromising standard of comfort.
Several dining options offer inspired world cuisine, with tandoori and
wood-fired ovens and an open grill, together with Mediterranean dishes and
an authentic taste of Thailand - complete with noodle bar. There’s a
dramatic glassed-in duplex wine cellar, a chef’s table and a close at hand
organic vegetable garden for the freshest salads.
Skilled therapists of the Six Senses Spa create sensory journeys
for guests, with a range of holistic wellness and pampering treatments.
The spa focuses into the lush forested hillside and is styled after an
Asian long-house.
Six Senses Erawan – A Destination Spa at Phuket - Thailand, Opens
November 2007.Six Senses Spas has teamed with Thai property developer -
Erawan Group, to create the premier destination spa of the 21st century.
It is located on the island of Naka Yai, which is a 10-minutes by boat
from Phuket. Named: Six Senses Erawan – A Destination Spa at Phuket, the
development offers world-class innovative experiences that combine the
island’s pristine natural beauty with cutting edge holistic and
contemporary treatments. Multi day programmes will transform guest’s
lifestyles through complete immersion into healthy and mindful living.
Six Senses Erawan will feature four spa concepts, focusing on
Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai inspired treatments. Chinese
treatments include Jin Shin Jyutsu, Chi Neit Tsang and traditional
medicine. The Indian pavilion offers colonic therapy, energy healing and
Ayurvedic treatments. A Thai Massage school provides guests the
opportunity to learn the traditional art of the world renowned therapy.
The Indonesian section features outdoor water therapies set amidst
waterfalls. It also features a watsu pool in a jungle setting – for
individuals and couples.
Supporting the spa, Six Senses Erawan offers 68 Pool Villas and Suites.
Every villa has breathtaking ocean views which can be enjoyed from bed
and private sala. Villas also have a personal sauna and oversized
bathrooms that extend to an outside garden area.
Guests enjoy the freshest and healthiest cuisine, combining local seafood
with organically grown produce and incorporating traditional herbs and
spices to reflect the Asian locale. The interactive earth kitchen offers a
relaxed experience, where guests may mingle with chefs. A raw food
restaurant with views out to Phang Nga Bay is located at the tip of the
peninsula.
Editor’s Note:
Six Senses is a Resort and Spa Management and Development Company
established in 1995, which manages properties under the brand names Soneva,
Evason, Evason Hideaways and Six Senses Spas
Soneva is committed to offer luxuries of the highest international
standard in an environment that nurtures the indigenous feel in design,
architecture and service; fusing nature with guest experiences to create –
Intelligent Luxury
Evason Hideaway identifies the boutique category of the Evason brand,
where attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination
together with modern architecture support the theme – Innovative Style.
Evason offers a greater number of accommodations than Evason Hideaways,
while maintaining individual design personalities, generous architectural
proportions and spirited guest experiences, supporting the theme –
Redefining Experiences
Six Senses Spas, a key element of all Six Senses properties, offer a wide
range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments for
‘Balancing Senses”, administered under the guidance of expert therapists.
Six Senses Spas are also hosted by prestigious hotels and resorts in many
other locations.
For further information please contact:
Six Senses Resorts & Spas
Marketing Department
Tel: 66 (0) 2631 9777
Fax: 66 (0) 2631 9799
marketing@sixsenses.com
www.sixsenses.com
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