The Balé opens new Sanctuary Spa

The Balé, a Sanctuary Resort in Nusa Dua - Bali and member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World is boosting its appeal to travelers with the opening of its new Sanctuary Spa.

As part of Sanctuary Resorts' philosophy, the Sanctuary Spa provides a wide selection of treatments in well-designed treatment rooms complimented with sauna, whirlpools, steamers and set in beautifully appointed gardens with ample water features.

The spa at The Balé has gone through a complete face-lift in line with the accentuated design of the resort, which emphasizes the water flowing through the resort and accentuate clean lines with blonde yogyastone.

Influenced by the healing rituals of the Balinese culture, the Sanctuary Spa provides a true and natural range of massage, body and facial treatments using natural products. Complementing these treatments, the Sanctuary Spa  also introduces Healing Hot Stone massage, using specially selected volcanic stones used to heal the body through their mineral contact while creating a state of complete relaxation.

"The treatments available at the Sanctuary Spa have been created in line with Sanctuary Resorts' philosophy of balancing body, mind and spirit. In order to reach that balance, we are also offer more holistic treatments like meditation, yoga and other treatments that offer both physical and mental benefits" says Jose Luis Calle, General Manager of The Balé.

The signature treatment at The Balé, the Sanctuary Rejuvenation Ritual provides a unique experience with full body Balinese massage techniques, combined with acupressure using natural marine oil.

The spa will gradually implement new treatments while developing The Sanctuary Resorts' "Masters in Residence' programs where well-known Masters in local or regional exercise programs (i.e. Tai Chi, Shiatsu, etc..) will be invited to the property for periods of time to provide lectures and consultation to guests on a variety of lifestyle topics.

These programs will start with Daniel Reid, best selling author of "The Tao of Detox", "The complete book of Chinese Health and Healing" and many more in November 2003. Daniel is a leading authority on traditional Chinese Health & healing practices.

Sanctuary Resorts manages several resorts in Asia and is currently building The Racha on Racha Island - just off the coast of Phuket (opening in December 2003) and Shinta Mani, an 18 room boutique resort and institute of hospitality in Siem Reap, Cambodia which funds the vocational, non-fee paying education of young under-privileged Cambodians at risk. Shinta Mani will open the hotel on 15 October while the first batch of students start their free of charge education in February 2004.

Hotel de la Paix, another Sanctuary Resort in Siem Reap will open in the second half of 2004 while additional resort projects are currently under development in various key locations.