Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Banyan Tree, indeed!

Dinner on the "rocks" - a romantic setting for a couple

View of the sea from my villa


Villas

I went for a 2days-1night, super short holiday to Bintan (Indonesia) just the previous Sunday. BF and I checked into the uber Banyan Tree resort and spa, the acclaimed 6 stars resort, and I must say I am totally impressed!

The stay was rather expensive, but it worth every, freaking penny. I felt like a Javanese princess, surrounded by the lush and beautiful scenery. My villa was facing the South China Sea and the view simply took my breath away…

The service was excellent and the spa experience was mind blowing! The massage was really good, where it was done in a “spa villa” just for the two of us. It felt extremely exclusive. The spa started with a foot bath and a short foot massage at the upper floor of the villa, and once again, there was the beautiful view of the sea and the beach. Then we descended to the lower floor where we chose the type of incense and the type of massage oil to use. After that, we proceeded to a 90-minute full body massage that just melted my body. And to end it off, we had a light refreshment with fresh fruits and hot ginger tea. Hmmm… very therapeutic!

Oh, did I mention about the Jacuzzi in my villa? Just heavenly… looking at the sea, listening to the waves and soaking in a Jacuzzi, sipping champagne. Ahhhh…. That’s life.

I will definitely go for another Banyan Tree spa experience again. I’m day dreaming about my trip to Maldives already…

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