Guests enjoy one night complimentary with four nights stay

Banyan Tree Phuket, internationally renowned luxury resort and spa operator, today unveiled an exclusive and exciting �Divine Escape� Package that promises to attract more guests to the resort.

Ideally located at Bang Tao Bay on the north-western coast of Phuket Island in Southern Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is a short 20-minute leisurely drive from Phuket International Airport.

This award-winning resort offers 115 luxuriously appointed villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens and Asian watercourts. Guests can choose from a selection of villas, including the Lagoon Pool Villa, Pool Villa, Lagoon Jacuzzi Villa and Jacuzzi Villa. The Two Bedroom Pool Villa is ideal for entertaining with two exquisitely furnished bedrooms, a living and dining lounge, and a kitchenette. For those seeking a truly luxurious experience, the exclusive Spa Pool Villas offer the quintessential elements of romance and rejuvenation; each with a floating bed pavilion, a dedicated in-villa spa, a glass-edge pool with underwater air-loungers, a Jacuzzi, open-air sunken bath, and an outdoor garden shower.

Divine Escape Package For an exclusive period from now till 30 April 2005, Banyan Tree Phuket is offering special room rates starting from US$380+++ per villa per night. Guests staying for a minimum of four nights can enjoy a complimentary night as well as one complimentary a la carte 90-minute massage session worth US$ 90 ++ per person per stay.

Banyan Tree Spa Phuket A unique feature of Banyan Tree Phuket is the award-wining Banyan Tree Spa Phuket � one of Asia�s largest oriental spas and pioneer of the tropical garden spa experience. The spa offers an exotic blend of massages and body treatments inspired by traditional Asian health and beauty remedies. All the therapists are professionally trained at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy, which is accredited by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Education.

There is also a Beauty Garden for facials, hair care and other beauty treatments. Guests are also welcome to use the Fitness Pavilion with cardiovascular and fitness equipment or attend the daily morning yoga sessions.

Other facilities For golfing enthusiasts, the extensive facilities provided by Laguna Phuket Golf Club include an 18-hole golf course, driving range, putting greens, practice bunkers and chipping areas. A well-appointed clubhouse and pro shop offer an impressive range of golfing accessories and organises regular tournaments and professional tuition by a resident professional.

Awards & Accolates Banyan Tree Phuket has made an indelible mark in the niche-market hospitality industry by clinching numerous awards and accolades, including �Winner of Overseas Hotel Spas: Asia� by Cond� Nast Traveler UK 2005, �Best Overseas Spa Resort� by Luxury Travel Awards 2005 and �Top Resort Spa in Asia and The Pacific� by Travel + Leisure World�s Best Spa Reader�s Survey 2004.

For reservations, travellers may call Banyan Tree Phuket at +66 76 324 374 or visit www.banyantree.com for online bookings.

For media enquiries, please contact: Simone Chen, tel: +65 68495875 e: simone.chen@banyantree.com