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Experience the Journey to Well-Being at Hyatt Regency Curaçao's Atabei Spa

Allow the five senses to awaken, hydrate, nourish and renew at the Caribbean’s newest luxury spa

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – March 23, 2010 – Combining indigenous ingredients unique to Curaçao, the new Atabei Spa at Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, opening April 20, 2010, welcomes guests to experience an authentic holistic retreat. The spa draws inspiration from the ancient culture and rituals of the Arawak people, the original inhabitants of the island, and looks to utilize native plants, sea salts, muds and herbs honoring the majestic landscape of Curaçao. Surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean waters, Atabei Spa will feature 4,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor space.

The spa invites guests to relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the many native traditions and rituals, which inspire Atabei, meaning “mother earth, creator of life.” Spa Director Karina Chung stated, “It is believed by some that the origin of the name Curaçao is a derivative of the Portuguese word for healing, due to the plants that grow on the island and it is our goal to incorporate those abundant local ingredients. We hope to provide guests with a truly awakening experience where we are guiding their body and spirit towards a healthy lifestyle, not only at the spa but also at home.”

The signature treatments at the spa are designed to heal and guide the body to a more relaxed and stress-free state. All treatments begin with a Balinese foot cleansing ritual using herbs, local sea salts and a kalbass bowl used as a vessel to cleanse the body and soul. Enveloped with island rich minerals and vitamins, guests can soothe their skin with the spa’s Mud Restore Wrap. Applying traditional Curaçao healing techniques, the Stemps Massage utilizes sachets of locally grown herbs dipped in warm organic oils, leaving the body in a tranquil state of relaxation.

Guests seeking the ultimate in rejuvenation can experience the signature Lama Salt Bar. The create-your-own body scrub experience allows guests to select from a combination of sea salts, herbs and aromatic oils, which meld together as a detoxifying scrub, leaving the skin glowing like the Curaçao sunset.

Just as spectacular and as refreshing as the treatments are the suites at Atabei Spa. All guest-centric style suites are equipped with private Swiss rain showers, outdoor relaxation area and a vanity, which allow guests to remain in one individual room for multiple treatments. Couples can enjoy harmony together in the spa’s intimate couple’s suite. Guests wanting to get closer to nature can do so at any of the indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, which boast spectacular views of the ocean and the radiant Curaçao sky.

Atabei will proudly feature the earth-friendly products of Curaçao local, Dinah Veeris, whose botanical garden and homemade products menu includes: Curaçao black mud and aloe, Curaçao white mud with oats, Caribbean Sea salts, rosemary, yerba bueno and Curaçao white basil. The spa will also use products from Naturopathica – eco-certified, natural products using herbs and botanicals grown on organic farms from around the world. For salon treatments, Atabei offers the Spa Ritual nail care line which uses eco-friendly and organic vegan products with plant essences. Hair is hydrated and renewed with Davines – an Italian hair care line which uses renewable energy sources and active ingredients such as herbs, flowers and fruits.

For more information on the resort and Atabei Spa, please visit www.curacao.hyatt.com or by calling 800.55.HYATT.

Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Opening April 20, 2010, the 350-room Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is located at Santa Barbara Plantation, a 1,500-acre luxury resort community taking shape along a natural harbor known as Spanish Water, 25 minutes from Curaçao's capital city of Willemstad. The full-service luxury hotel will feature uninterrupted water views on three sides, white sand beaches, a 4,500 square foot Hyatt Pure spa, separate 24-hour Hyatt Stay Fit fitness center, Camp Arawak, multiple outdoor pools, poolside grill, lounge, dive and water sport facility, Old Quarry, an 18-hole Pete Dye designed championship golf course and 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Reservations are now being accepted for Hyatt Regency Curaçao, Golf Resort, Spa and Marina at 1-800-55-HYATT or at curacao.hyatt.com. For the latest news from Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hyattcuracao or follow the resort on Twitter @hyattcuracao.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz™, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites™ brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 424 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.