Banyan Tree Al Areen
A majestic silhouette which sits high up above the coast and desert of Bahrain, Banyan Tree Al Areen is the first Banyan Tree resort in the Middle East. The resort promises exquisite luxury, offering guests the chance to completely unwind and relax in the total privacy of their own pool villa.
Banyan Tree comprises 78 luxuriously appointed villas including one-bedroom Desert Pool Villas and two-bedroom Royal Pool Villas all featuring private open-air swimming and jet pools, over-sized infinity bath tubs and sprawling master bedrooms.
Capturing the essence of Arabia, the resort is designed to incorporate an intimate fusion of traditional Middle Eastern and contemporary Asian architecture. The interior of the villas and public areas effortlessly combine Arabesque-style furnishings with elegant Far Eastern fabrics that reflect sheer luxury.To complement the sheer luxury of the accommodation, Banyan Tree Al Areen offers not only the largest spa and hydrotherapy area in the Middle East but a world first in terms of design and treatments.
Guests can enjoy a range of therapies that have been created by fusing the best of oriental wellness philosophies with the traditions of Arabia.
The award-winning spa, a destination in its own right, features 12 spa pavilions with two treatment beds, twin rainmist shower beds, infinity or sunken bathtubs and a private garden. Guests have a place for physical, mental and spiritual renewal as well as the chance to experience innovative spa therapies.
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Aguas de Ibiza
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Anchored in Santa Eulalia Bay marina, the Aguas de Ibiza Lifestyle & Spa is proof that Ibiza has more to offer than just raves and remixes. With interiors by Barcelona-based Triade Studio, the Torres family-run Aguas blends the charming character of a rural finca with the high-end services and savvy style of a contemporary hotel.
The 112 rooms and suites have private terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows, and quirky extras like energy-saving domotics for personalised ambience. The VIP Cloud 9 Club is a hotel-in-hotel, with separate check-in and services, private outdoor bathtubs and parquet flooring. The sumptuous spa by wellness expert Felix Prado offers rejuvenating water-themed treatments, and biz travellers won't be disappointed by the spacious work centre.
Sounds decadent and it is, but Aguas is one of Europe's first "eco-luxury" hotels, with 35 percent lower energy consumption compared to similar properties. At the end of the day, the rooftop Air Ibiza bar and lounge with open-air pool is the perfect place for eco-conscious guests to chill in the glow of an unforgettable Balearic sunset, knowing what they're doing is low impact and high pleasure.
Built by Ibizan architect Juan de los Ríos,designed by Barcelona-based Triade Studio and run by the Torres family of seasoned Spanish hoteliers, the Aguas de Ibiza boasts an elegant and modern
ambience warmed by a touch of Mediterranean flair and a philosophy of friendly, personalized service.
In all, Aguas de Ibiza offers 112 individually styled rooms and suites. The deluxe rooms and suites distributed across the first three floors all come with private terraces and large glass windows.
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Elounda Peninsula
Europe's top seafront hotel invites you to enjoy the very best life has to offer. elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL is the most exclusive hotel in Greece. Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land, it enjoys an outstanding location overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Mirabello Bay, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea. The view is blue as far as the eye can see.
Elounda peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL has the biggest suite complex on the seafront in the world, the Peninsula Palace: covering more than 1000 square meters directly on the water’s edge with two outdoors heated swimming pools and one indoors heated swimming pool and private gym room!
The secluded Elounda Mare, Porto Elounda DE LUXE RESORT with his Six Senses Spa is open ALL YEAR ROUND, Elounda Peninsula complex is located at the base of a steep road leading to the main road that connects Agios Nikolaos (7 km to the south) and Elounda (2 km to the north). The Elounda Peninsula is located on the resort’s southern bluff, contemplating the Gulf of Mirabello.
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