New “Celebrate the Senses” Treatments Put the Ahh Back in Spa

YASAWA ISLAND, FIJI – Ready, Set…. Ahh…Baravai Spa at Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji, one of Fiji's premier luxury spa retreats, invites spa goers to delve into year round bliss and take the plunge into Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji's new year-round “Celebrate the Senses” spa treatments that define the ultimate spa experience.

Setting a picture perfect postcard amid swaying palms overlooking the waters edge on a sweep of pristine white sand with the sounds of the ocean's gentle waves, Baravi Spa,

One of Fiji's first beachfront spas, opened is set amid the South Pacific's most remote locations. It sets the bar for a new standard of wellness in 2014 and beyond by offering a sensual indulgence in one of the South Pacific's most remote locations.  Guests can opt to have a massage treatment alfresco, fanned by a sea breeze on the Spa's ocean view deck, or seclude themselves inside behind timber louvre doors where the air is cool and tinged with incense.

Drawing it name from the Fijian word for “beach,” the Spa was designed with a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Its signature massage, the Baravi Rhythm, is performed by two synchronized therapists, working in rhythm with the sound of the waves.  Other therapies and treatments have been sourced from around the world and adapted with the Fijian sense of warmth and calm.

A haven for rest and relaxation, the spa promotes the utmost in revitalization for the mind and body.  Featuring skilled spa therapists and estheticians, the team of Fijian treatment professionals at Barvai perform a host of health-enhancing signature spa treatments that integrate indigenous elements of Fiji and the South Pacific's plant extracts. 

The resort's owner James McCann has sourced treatments and techniques from around the world, adapting them to local indigenous products and Fijian symbolism.  The full-service spa employs the line of Pure Fiji products for its heavenly massages, rejuvenating body scrubs and wraps, miraculous facials, and luxurious manicures and pedicures.

Its signature massage, the Baravi Rhythm, is performed by two synchronized therapists, working in rhythm with the sound of the waves.  Other therapies and treatments have been sourced from around the world and adapted with the Fijian sense of warmth and calm.

The Spa's signature treatments and therapies refresh and review the skin and body leaving one's heart and spirit lighter and brighter that boasts a tranquil respite to rejuvenate and relax.

Baravi pampers guests with a host of health and beauty rituals in a spectacular setting amid seas breezes and the soothing sounds of waves.  Treatments blend traditional Fijian essences and aromas with internationally acclaimed products to relax, calm and invigorate the senses.  The Spa boasts a sanctuary with individual indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a soothing hot Jacuzzi pool and private cool horizon edge plunge pool.  Guests are enveloped in an atmosphere of serenity and creature comfort from the moment of entry into the reception atrium.  The intimate retreat, a nod to a relaxed and alluring sprit, strikes a perfect balance between contemporary Fijian, offering a range of treatments to enhance the mind body and spirit.

The Spa is designed for ultimate privacy and comfort.  Open daily, the spa prides itself on customizing spa escapes for couples seeking romantic interludes, honeymooners, wedding party celebrations, and executive retreats.

As part of the spa suite experience, Baravai's culinary team will present for the guest's enjoyment a host of light refreshments, lunch and dinner that can be paired to the spa experience.

Set amidst a volcanic region of Fiji, the peaceful sanctuary, located in the Yasawa group of islands is surround by 11 white sandy beaches amid beautifully landscaped grounds that creates an unsurpassed spa experience.  

Spa Special

The Spa's Ultimate Spa Bonus is a single payment of $450 (plus tax) per person per stay which allows you a 50 minute spa treatment for every night you have booked at Yasawa. Stay for seven nights and have seven spa treatments!

Choose from body polishes, body packs, facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing.

The Ultimate Spa Bonus is not transferrable between guests. Reservations may be made daily one day prior to treatment. Treatments may not be bundled and missed days will be forfeited. The Ultimate Spa Bonus may be combined with other offers.

Signature Treatments Offer Pure Indulgence

With a spa menu alive in active ingredients that embraces both natural and gentle elements, it is without wonder why spa goers take pleasure and embrace the senses with the following NEW year-round treatments:

Massage:

• Vakacegu (Peaceful) - a relaxing full body      massage ideal for overcoming jet lag or the draining effects of modern-day      travel. The massage is designed to alleviate body stiffness and revive the      sense using a fragrant blend of tropical oils such as frangipani.  Guests choose from light, deep or rhythmic      and stimulating strokes.

Minutes:  60-90. 

• Baravi      Rhythm (The Rhythm of the Beach) - Indulge in pure luxury with the Spa's      signature massage which is performed by two synchronized spa therapists      who provided a combination of South Pacific styles, in harmony and rhythm      to the sound of the ocean's waves.       Minutes:  60-90. 
• Yasawa      Engergizer - A deep muscular manipulation popular with      athletes to relive muscle tension, using traditional “Bobo” techniques      with a sandalwood essence to stimulate circulation and relive      tension.  The ultimate “stress      reducer.”  Minutes:  60-90.      
• Karasa (Tropical Heat) - Melt away tension      with this deeply relaxing massage.  Hot      rock therapies, using black volcanic stones to reflect the fiery rift that      crated Yasawa Island, are strategically placed along the body and followed      by a therapeutic massage using aromatic essential oil, an essence of the      native sandalwood, south by the earliest European traders.  The soothing heat therapy gives a      positive energy flow giving a sense of harmony and balance which helps      promotes peace.  Minutes:  90.      

Spa Therapy & Body Treatments:

• Sugar      Glow - Created to detoxify, rejuvenate and tone using fragrant blends      of plant extracts and sea elements this enriching treatment restores skin      to a healthy glow with unique exfoliating and hydrating properties, using      coconut and natural sugar cane.       Minutes:  50. 
• Banana      Leaf Hydrating Wrap - This detoxifying treatment deeply      hydrates and strengthen connective tissues with nourishing “dilo”      butter.  This rejuvenating ritual,      utilizing banana leaves grown in the local Fijian villages, also includes      a luxurious island scalp massage using essential oils.  Minutes:       60
• Dilo      Rescue - Rapidly cool and soothe sun damaged or      dehydrated skin.  This healing treatment. Minutes:  50. 

Facials:

Experience the ultimate facial customized to your skin type that utilizes Pure Fiji's targeted solutions.  Aromatic envelopments combine with exceptional skin conditioning plant activated advanced cell renewal technology and unique massage techniques to achieve targeted results while restoring radiance, repairing and nourishing the skin

Choose from four distinctive facials tailored to skin type.

• Hydrating Lift (Hydrating)
• Exfoliating (Pigmentation/Uneven Skin Tone
• Firming (Anti-Aging
• Purifying (Oily & Problematic)

Manicures & Pedicures:

For those guest seeking to save their soles and revive their hands in the popular ritual with the magic touch of the islands, they can opt to indulge in a coconut sugar rub and warm body butter masque for silky smooth hands and feet.  Minutes:   60 minutes. 

For more information about Baravi Spa on Yasawa Island Resort, contact reservations at reservations@yasawa.com.fj or call reservations at 679  6722266 or the resort directly at 679 666336.

ABOUT YASAWA ISLAND RESORT & SPA, FIJI

From the distinctive contemporary Fijian style bungalows fashioned with palm thatched roofs, plantation shutters, an expansive sun deck, a private beach hut on the edge of the sands and personal hammock, the luxurious one island resort evokes “life as it is meant to be,” an experience that rejuvenates the senses and stirs the soul.  The one island resort boasts 18 luxury bungalows hidden among luscious tropical greenery, each only a few steps from a pristine white-sand beach.

The all-inclusive resort boasts contemporary cuisine serving meals a day with choice of dining at the new al fresco main dining complex with 180 degree view of the ocean, beachside, at the horizon pool or in the privacy of your very own beach hut.   The chef places an emphasis on “fresh” whether it is from the garden or ocean. The poolside Manasa's Bar named after a long-time resort employee, serves signature cocktails from dawn to dusk.

For the ultimate in relaxation, the full service Baravi Spa, offers ocean view massages and is well known for its Baravi Rhythm, four handed synchronized massage where therapists perform this signature favorite in tandem with the waves of the ocean.  Hot rock therapies use black volcanic pebbles to reflect the fiery rift that created the island.

On land and at sea, a multitude of resort activities provide something for everyone.  Guests enjoy swimming in the crystal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon, snorkeling among vivid corals and tropical fish, sea kayaking, boating on a catamaran, deep sea fishing, stand up paddle boarding and windsurfing. Back on shore, they enjoy tennis, volley ball hiking and rugby matches.

A favorite pastime of many guests is a complimentary picnic on one of 11 white sandy beaches, a visit to Bukama Village where travelers can meet the chief, partake in a kava ceremony (the ceremonial drink of Fiji), hear the school choir sing, partake in a lovo feast, witness a meke performance (the ceremonial dance of Fiji) and attend a Sunday church service.

Celebrated for its pristine location, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has offered guests from around the globe unique, authentic and enriching travel experiences for more than 20 years.   

GETTING THERE:

Travelers can board one of Fiji Airways new, state-of-the-art airbus A330-200, and offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Fiji (approximately ten hours) six times a week. In December, there will be seven flights per week and, during peak travel season, eight flights a week out of LAX. On board, Fiji Airways has introduced new (A330) and refreshed (B737) interiors that showcase authentic Fijian culture. Revitalized service, including new meal options, new crockery and linens, have also been introduced to offer an improved dining experience. Travelers will now begin their Fijian experience the moment they step on the plane. Customers can book flights via the new Fiji Airways website. Information/reservations: www.fijiairways.com.

Upon arrival in Nadi Fiji International Airport, the Resort is a 35 minute flight from Nadi International Airport and is reached via private airstrip.

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