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Coral Reef Club Spa Opens in Barbados

The brand new spa complements Barbados’ rapidly expanding spa portfolio and spearheads a new generation of family-owned spas

NEW YORK, NY. October 24, 2008 – The eagerly awaited Coral Reef Club Spa will open in Barbados during December 2008. The Spa, designed by British designer Helen Green, whose signature style combines a modern aesthetic with classic Barbadian charm, will use products from the multi award-winning luxury brand, Natura Bissé. Additionally, an exotic range of treatments using locally sourced plant life & fruits has been created by the Coral Reef Club Spa. Set amidst twelve acres of beautiful and mature gardens, its facilities will include: individual treatment rooms with private gardens; a couple’s outdoor treatment pavilion set in a lush private garden; a hydro pool with shaded cabanas for post treatment relaxation; a thermal suite with ‘experience’ shower; plus a beautifully designed spa lounge and relaxation room. www.coralreefbarbados.com www.visitbarbados.org

Renowned for its special ambience and classic island style, the family-owned and managed Coral Reef Club is regarded by many to be one of the finest in the Caribbean. Guest rooms and suites are traditionally designed with wooden balustrading, fretwork and shuttered windows. Fine dining and personal service are high on the list of priorities at this “Small Luxury Hotel of the World”. Similarly, guests at Coral Reef’s neighboring sister property, The Sandpiper, will receive complimentary luxury transfers for the two minute drive to Coral Reef Club Spa to ensure they arrive relaxed and return rejuvenated from their treatment. www.sandpiperbarbados.com

The Natura Bissé product line is renowned for its innovative products, working in synergy with the skin’s natural processes. These include a ‘Vitamin C’ line, an ‘Oxygenated’ line, and the sought-after ‘Diamond’ line, widely acclaimed as the most luxurious, global anti-ageing treatment on the market. The newly launched Natura Bissé aromatherapy line will become a signature treatment of the Coral Reef Club Spa. All Natura Bissé face and body treatments are tailored to suit the needs of the individual.

Karen Capaldi, Director, Coral Reef Club, said "The intention is to create a spa that fits with the existing Coral Reef environment. Totally luxurious, but with a sense of place, ensuring the spa client knows that they are in the Caribbean. The lush gardens, Caribbean architecture, its interiors and treatments using tropical ingredients all reinforce this sentiment. Coral Reef Club and The Sandpiper recognize the need to constantly upgrade as the hotel industry is a highly competitive, global business, so we are very excited about this project which will enhance the guest experience."

The spa consultant for Coral Reef Club Spa is Neil Howard, of Howard Consulting, England, who has 27 years of international 5 star hotel experience. His prestigious client roster includes: the spas within the new Armani hotels, opening in Dubai and Milan; both The Lanesborough and The Dorchester in London; and the Chester Grosvenor, England.

The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including St. Philip’s beach, voted one of the world’s sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org , or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.