REFRESHING GOLF AND SPA ESCAPE AT BANYAN TREE BINTAN Singapore, 1 February 2006 � Located just a leisurely 45 minutes ferry ride from Singapore, Banyan Tree Bintan has recently unveiled a Golf and Spa Escape package, ideal for a refreshing getaway. Available from now till 2 January 2007 to guests who stay for a minimum of two nights, Golf and Spa Escape includes an all-you-can-play golf session and a set lunch at the Laguna Bintan Golf Course as well as a 90-minute massage at award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Bintan for two persons. Guests have the option of staying in a Bayfront Villa from US$410++, Villa-On-The-Rocks from US$470++ or the one-bedroom Bayfront Pool Villa from US$720++. Rates quoted are for single or double occupancy and are on a per villa per night basis. Details of the promotional package can be found on www.banyantree.com/hotdeals/bintan_golfandspa.htm Time For Indulgences The Golf and Spa Escape appeals to both avid golfers and spa enthusiasts, who may combine these two passions in perfect harmony. The package comprises one day of full access for two to a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole green at Laguna Bintan Golf Course, and is inclusive of buggy fees and a delicious set lunch for two. The indulgence continues with a choice of one pampering 90-minute massage session for two, which is held at one of Banyan Tree Spa Bintan�s lush pavilions with spectacular views of the South China Sea. In addition, guests can enjoy an additional 20 percent discount on additional a-la carte massage sessions at Banyan Tree Spa Bintan. This package is inclusive of return car transfers from the ferry terminal to the resort and a welcome drink upon arrival. ABOUT BANYAN TREE BINTAN Banyan Tree Bintan, a luxury resort of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, was the first resort to open on the resort island of Bintan in 1995 and is undoubtedly the island's most exclusive. In this rustic Asian environment, guests have space and time to contemplate the natural beauty surrounding them, both indoors and outdoors. Located in the Riau archipelago on the spectacular talcum-white private beach of Tanjong Said on Bintan Island, Banyan Tree Bintan is built on alleviated surroundings with breathtaking views of the South China Sea. It comprises 70 beautiful villas modelled on traditional Balinese architecture, designed and decorated with a colloquial flavour. Each villa is raised on stilts, perched on hillsides with stunning views of the bay below, giving an exciting tree-top experience. For reservations, please contact Banyan Tree at reservations@banyantree.com or tel: +65 6849 5800. Alternatively, visit our website at www.banyantree.com.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Banyan Tree offers an intimate retreat experience featuring its own signature blend of romance and Asian sensuality. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, spas and galleries is based on providing a place for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul � a Sanctuary for the Senses.

Banyan Tree resorts are found in Phuket, Thailand (1994), Maldives Vabbinfaru (1995), Bintan, Indonesia (1995), Bangkok, Thailand (2002), Seychelles (2002) and Shangri-La, China (2005). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept.

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