Discover the elements of a romantic and magical wedding at Banyan Tree Phuket. The award-winning hotel group gives romance a boost with the introduction of a new wedding chapel built over the glistening lagoon, further adding to the resort�s reputation for exquisite honeymoons and spa villa holidays.

Unity Wedding Package Banyan Tree Phuket gives bride and groom even more reasons to celebrate with the thoughtful Unity Wedding package comprising a full 5 days of pampering, exchanging of vows and exclusive benefits. A symbolic wedding ceremony with traditional Thai music performance and monk�s blessing are the highlights of a wedding. The package includes a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, champagne, pampering spa and beauty treatments, a romantic Sanya Rak long-tail boat dinner cruise, and wedding villa decorations.

Couples may choose from the popular Lagoon Jacuzzi Villa, Lagoon Pool Villa or the exclusive Spa Pool Villa, which brings the Banyan Tree experience to new heights. Valid till 31 October 2005, rates begin from US$875++ per couple per night, to US$1,415++ for the Spa Pool Villa. For more details on the package, please visit www.banyantree.com/weddings/phuket_unity.htm.

Spa Pool Villa Each Spa Pool Villa is ingeniously designed for utmost privacy and romance. This allows guests to enjoy a refreshing outdoor shower amidst tropical greenery, or unwind in the private glass-edged pool, outdoor sunken bath or bubbly Jacuzzi.

The in-villa spa � another distinctive element of the Spa Pool Villa � allows guests to indulge in exquisite pampering without having to step out of their villa. With an exclusive spa pavilion, a specially created spa menu for couples and dedicated spa therapists, couples can enjoy treatments specially designed to rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit.

Chapel On The Lagoon Exclusive only to guests of Banyan Tree Phuket and the hotels located at Laguna Phuket, the Chapel On The Lagoon is a charming glass walled building built on stilts over the waters of the lagoon. For an additional US$1,500++ and above, couples may choose to hold their wedding ceremony in this beautiful building that seat up to 50 guests. The air-conditioned indoor space and alfresco deck can be further customised to accommodate more or less guests as required for a memorable ceremony.

Couples may arrange for a Thai or Western style ceremony with a choice of live organ music or recorded ceremonial tunes. For the most memorable photos, the chapel can be accessed by guests� own private vessel, or the resort�s own traditional long-tail boat called Sanya Rak. For reservations, please email reservations@banyantree.com or call Banyan Tree at +65 6849 5800 or visit www.banyantree.com. Rates are subject to change without notice.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & ResortsBanyan 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) and Seychelles (2002). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept.

For further information please contact:

Group Communications Department

Simone Chen, Deputy Director T +65 6849 5875 simone.chen@banyantree.com

Yvette Tee, Manager T +65 6849 5816 yvette.tee@banyantree.com

Linda Lee, Executive T +65 6849 5748 linda.lee@banyantree.com