Leisure Media Issue 3 2009 - Leisure Opportunities

DESIGN SPA FOCUSdesignnewsproject: novi spa hotels & resortdesign: studio ante muraleslocation: novi vinodolski, croatia35m spa opens at Croatian resortA new 25m (US$35.2m, £21.83m) spa and wellness concepthas opened at the Novi Spa Hotels & Resort property in NoviVinodolski, Croatia.The spa has wall-to-ceiling windows throughout, offeringviews over the Adriatic Sea to the Island of Krkand includes 22 treatment rooms and six spa suites.Designed by the architect Ante Niksa Bilic from StudioAnte Murales in Zagreb, Croatia, the concept of the spafocuses on traditional Oriental philosophies combinedwith a more traditionally Western, holistic approach.Facilities include a 14 saunas, including an outdoor Finnishsauna, a laconium, three steambaths, a salt peeling bath anda Kneipp area. There is also a whirlpool with heated seawaterand indoor and outdoor thalasso swimming pools.project: the seraidesign: raison d’etre / jaisal and anjali singhlocation: jaisalmer, rajasthanRajasthan tent spa in the worksSpa development and management consultancy Raisond’Etre is to work in partnership with Sujan Luxury Hotels tocreate a tented spa for The Serai camp in Rajasthan.Opening later this year, The Serai will feature 21 canvastents for accommodation, including one with a private spaarea, swimming pool and lounge. Four treatment tents willbe set apart from the main camp, each with a welcome area,changing area and treatment space.Locally-sourced stone and canvas are being used throughoutthe spa. A rooftop sky lounge will also be located on site.project: emerald bay spadesign: pueblo bonito resortslocation: mazatlan, mexicoEmerald Bay Spa launches in MexicoA 16,500sq ft (1,532sq m) free-standing spa has opened atthe Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay resort in Mazatlan, Mexico.The site is one of seven in the group’s portfolio.The Emerald Bay Spa was designed by a Pueblo BonitoResorts team, and has features including a chromotherapyroom, reflexology paths, 11 treatment rooms, and wet areaswith jacuzzis and aromotherapy showers. The design wasinspired by Mazatlan’s early beauty and features neoclassicalflourishes and warm colours.24 Read Leisure Management online leisuremanagement.co.uk/digitalISSUE 2 2009 © cybertrek 2009