Two Evason resorts and spa opening in 2007

Six Senses Resorts & Spas say that 2007 will be its most significant year of development as it prepares to open two Evason Hideaways, plus launch its first destination spa as an extension of its acclaimed Six Senses Spas.

The three properties, which exemplify the Six Senses environmental commitment, have been developed under the direction of the Six Senses design and creative teams and promise to set new standards in style and levels of guest service.

Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay – Oman, opens June 2007. Positioned as the finest boutique resort in the Middle East, the Evason Hideaway & Six Senses Spa at Zighy Bay establishes a new benchmark for the region. Located on the Mussandam Peninsula, the resort is a 90-minute drive from the gateway city of Dubai. The dramatic setting, with mountains on one side and a 1.6 kilometres white sand beach at Zighy Bay, on the other, hosts 82 pool villas, pool villa suites and pool duplexes, including the three-bedroom Retreat – all with butler service. Several villas offer personal spa suites, and ten villas have accommodations for live-in staff.

Evason Hideaway at Zighy Bay, truly reflects the brand’s positioning of Innovative Style. Three dining alternatives include a stunning dinner experience perched high atop the mountains overlooking Zighy Bay. There is an impressive wine cellar and a private marina.

The Six Senses Spa offers nine treatment rooms features 2 Arabian Hamams. In addition to the 82 private pools, the resort also boasts a large central swimming pool plus a fully-equipped gymnasium.

Evason Hideaway at Yao Noi – Thailand, opens November 2007. Innovative Style – Beyond Phuket positions this Evason Hideaway as the first property to introduce world class innovation and unequalled service standards to a destination off the mainstream. The often featured Thai limestone outcrops of Phang Nga Bay and the natural environment are the unique location for the Evason Hideaway. Access is by a 40-minute boat trip from Phuket or 10 minutes in the resort’s own helicopter.

Comprising just 56 pool villas in three styles, including the 3-bedroom Reserve and the 2-bedroom Retreat, the resort is set in natural vegetation enhanced with tropical landscaping, which provides privacy between the villas. Several villas offer personal spa suites, and all are served by pool villa butlers. The design and material selection is based on attention to detail and commitment to the environment, creating an uncompromising standard of comfort.

Several dining options offer inspired world cuisine, with tandoori and wood-fired ovens and an open grill, together with Mediterranean dishes and an authentic taste of Thailand – complete with noodle bar. There’s a dramatic glassed-in duplex wine cellar, a chef’s table and a close at hand organic vegetable garden for the freshest salads.

Skilled therapists of the Six Senses Spa create sensory journeys for guests, with a range of holistic wellness and pampering treatments. The spa focuses into the lush forested hillside and is styled after an Asian long-house.

Six Senses Erawan – A Destination Spa at Phuket – Thailand, Opens November 2007.Six Senses Spas has teamed with Thai property developer – Erawan Group, to create the premier destination spa of the 21st century. It is located on the island of Naka Yai, which is a 10-minutes by boat from Phuket.

Named: Six Senses Erawan – A Destination Spa at Phuket, the development offers world-class innovative experiences that combine the island’s pristine natural beauty with cutting edge holistic and contemporary treatments. Multi day programmes will transform guest’s lifestyles through complete immersion into healthy and mindful living.

Six Senses Erawan will feature four spa concepts, focusing on Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai inspired treatments. Chinese treatments include Jin Shin Jyutsu, Chi Neit Tsang and traditional medicine. The Indian pavilion offers colonic therapy, energy healing and Ayurvedic treatments. A Thai Massage school provides guests the opportunity to learn the traditional art of the world renowned therapy. The Indonesian section features outdoor water therapies set amidst waterfalls. It also features a watsu pool in a jungle setting – for individuals and couples.

Supporting the spa, Six Senses Erawan offers 68 Pool Villas and Suites. Every villa has breathtaking ocean views which can be enjoyed from bed and private sala. Villas also have a personal sauna and oversized bathrooms that extend to an outside garden area.

Guests enjoy the freshest and healthiest cuisine, combining local seafood with organically grown produce and incorporating traditional herbs and spices to reflect the Asian locale. The interactive earth kitchen offers a relaxed experience, where guests may mingle with chefs. A raw food restaurant with views out to Phang Nga Bay is located at the tip of the peninsula.

Report by The Mole