Barbados' legendary Sandy Lane resort offers 47,000-square-foot Spa

The Spa at Sandy Lane Offers Unique Selection of Signature
Beauty and Rejuvenation Treatments

Sandy Lane, the legendary Barbados resort which underwent a spectacular renaissance in 2001, provides the perfect complement for an idyllic vacation experience with its luxurious 47,000-square-foot spa facility - among the largest and most comprehensive in the Caribbean.

The Spa at Sandy Lane offers individual spa treatments as well as half-day and full-day programs, blending traditional cultural therapies from the Caribbean, Far East and Europe with a balanced philosophy of health and well-being. ESPA, an exclusive line of natural, holistic products developed in England, are used in all of the treatments and can be purchased in the Spa. The treatments developed for Sandy Lane are of rare quality and exceedingly high standards, delivered by a team of expertly-trained professional therapists who are steadfast in their commitment to providing personalized care to every client.

Among the world-class facilities guests will find at the Spa are 14 luxurious treatment suites enhanced with honed granites, warm woods and mood-enhancing light. Each suite offers a private shower, bathroom and changing facilities where guests can relax and escape. Nine suites feature private landscaped gardens, three have hydrotherapy pools and two have skylights.

Additional specialized facilities include a Chakra therapy room with a heated marble plinth designed for rituals, Shirodara and envelopment; a Hydrotherapy room with an underwater massage bath, and a Jet Blitz room. After treatments, guests can get an extra revitalizing burst in the Spa's Crystal Laconium Steam room and Ice Cave, and then relax in the Relaxation Room or enjoy the Spa's Hydropool.

Among the signature treatments available at the Sandy Lane Spa are:

Dr. Hauschka Rainforest Facial
Alternating, warm lavender and lemon compressing begins this treatment to strengthen connective tissue. Revitalizing continues with gentle cleansing and application of a vital ampoule designed to support skin tone.

A warm oil treatment mask high in natural antioxidants promotes restoration of hydration and elasticity. This complete facial concludes with rhythmical application of soothing moisture balancing toner and nourishing day care.

Bajan Synchronised Massage
Two therapists work in synchronized harmony to achieve mental and spiritual bliss commencing with Sandy Lane's signature foot ritual and a vital energy point massage of the face, body and scalp.

Body Envelopment - Detoxifying Sea of Senses
A purifying and balancing body envelopment combines skin brushing, gentle exfoliation and warmed algae to boost metabolism, reduce fluid retention and thereby detoxify the whole system. This valuable combination of marine plants rich in minerals and enzymes leave skin feeling deeply nourished and hydrated. A full scalp massage for total relaxation completes the experience.

Cooling Envelopment
A soothing and cooling application of products containing both Lavender and Chamomile to help ease discomfort caused by over exposure to the sun. Guests relax as the whole body is gently enveloped in banana leaves and feel the heat slowly seep through their sensitized skin as they enjoy a therapeutic head massage. The treatment is finished with an application of a light, moisturizing balm to calm and nourish the skin and leave the body totally relaxed.

Jet Lag Reviver Massage
Constantly moving time zones, back-to-back meetings, entertaining and creative demands all put ceaseless pressure on successful people. Guests can combat this exhaustion and disruption with a full aromatherapy body treatment to regulate their sleep and energy patterns and restore natural vitality.

Life Saving Back Massage
The back is cleansed, body brushed and exfoliated to help stimulate circulation and cell renewal, then calmed with a deep tension releasing aromatherapy massage and a soothing warm mud mask. This quite exceptional treatment leaves the mind clear, back tension eased and the skin soft, smooth and revitalized.

Luxury Aromatherapy Facial
Designed to optimize the skin's natural moisture balance while giving special attention to the delicate tissue of the eyes and neck. Signs of aging can be accelerated not only by time but also by environmental and lifestyle influences. This treatment addresses these issues with a combination of massage, purifying and replenishing aromatherapy blends and the activation of vital energy points, which will leave the skin completely revitalized.

The Ritual
For those wanting to indulge in a full-day experience, The Ritual is designed to transport them to a place where tension, fatigue and stress melt away. Engaging all five senses, the ritual starts with a purifying herbal linen wrap with volcanic hot stones and exfoliation. Following, guests can choose from a detoxifying Sea of Senses, Essence of Earth or the Oshadi Envelopment. An Ayurvedic Holistic Massage or Joint Release Massage boosts the flow of energy and the day's treatment ends with a refreshing herbal infusion and personalized advice on a lifestyle regime.

In late 2003, Sandy Lane introduced a teen spa menu specially designed for guests ages 9 - 16 years old. Young guests can enjoy manicures, pedicures, facials and massages developed for their age group using Sandy Lane's exceedingly high standards and quality. A team of professional therapists blend traditional treatments from the Caribbean, Far East and Europe with a balanced philosophy of health and well-being to offer Sandy Lane's teenage guests a host of services that are available by appointment only.

In addition to the unique variety of massages, facials, body treatments, and aromatherapy treatments, Sandy Lane offers a comprehensive fitness program. The 2,500-square-foot gymnasium includes an exercise studio, personal training rooms, and fitness rooms. Group exercise classes are available including calypso aerobics, aqua aerobics, Pilates, body sculpting, spinning, yoga and Tai Chi. Yoga classes are taught by renowned instructor Lynn McGowan. Personalized fitness assessments and private sessions are available in yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.

There is also a John Frieda hair salon on property, offering a wide variety of beauty and grooming services, and the Spa Café featuring a delicious and healthy menu of light, low-calorie dishes specially created with organic ingredients by Executive Chef Richard Ekkebus. The hotel's 7,500-square-foot free-form swimming pool is just adjacent to the Spa, with a landscaped garden patio perfect for sunbathing and a cool dip.

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About Sandy Lane

Sandy Lane is located on the western coast of the island of Barbados. Originally built in 1961, Dermot Desmond, J.P. McManus and partners purchased the property and golf course in 1996 and completely rebuilt and expanded, opening in March 2001.

This exclusive 112-room resort has stylish lodging in rooms that average 900 square feet, a five-bedroom villa, luxury Bentley airport transfers, four restaurants including the signature restaurant L'Acajou, five bars, a 47,000-square-foot spa and three distinct golf courses offering guests the best golf in the Caribbean. Two of the courses are Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses including the Green Monkey Course.

Rates for 2006 at Sandy Lane range from $850 to $3600 for rooms, $1500 to $5300 for suites, and $3300 to $8800 for penthouses, and $8,000 to $25,000 for the Villa at Sandy Lane. For more information and reservations, visit the resort's website, www.sandylane.com or call Sandy Lane at (246) 444-2001 or toll free at 866-444-4080. Sandy Lane is a partner of Virtuoso and a Member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts.