PRANA SPA AT THE VILLAS | THE FIRST SPA TO OFFER INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PEVONIA BOTANICA TREATMENTS IN BALI

April 2009 officially marks the launch of the world's leading professional, face, body and spa brand Pevonia Botanica at the Prana Spa at the Villas, Bali (Jl. Kunti, T: 0361 730 840). Renowned for being one of the unique spas of the world, The Prana Spa, located in vibrant and trendy Seminyak, offers guests a truly luxurious retreat.

Inspired by the exquisite palaces of India, Prana Spa, winner of Spa Asia's 2008 Best Spa Design Award, embraces pure opulence from its design right through to its concept and treatments. Combining tradition and colour, it unites pure extravagance with contemporary to exquisite effect.

The spa boasts the ultimate in pampering and relaxation by incorporating specially designed Pevonia Botanica treatments with a truly tranquil environment. Seek calm in the exotic open air courtyard, relax in one of the hot or cold plunge pools, unwind in one of two saunas or three stream rooms and be pampered in one of four rain showers or fourteen private baths.

Offering authentic Ayurvedic, traditional Balinese Jamu, and contemporary beauty treatments, Prana Spa provides only the highest standards of professionalism coupled with the finest-quality natural ingredients further strengthened by the use of Pevonia Botanica's spa line. They have selected a skincare line made available specifically for facial treatments, including Escutox and Caviar Luxe Facial, Men's Revival Facial with Propolis, Balancing Facial and De Stress Eye Wrinkle Treatment.

"We are keen on pioneering the use of Pevonia Botanica for our Spa because we want to fill the blanks for facial product in Indonesia," claims Sascha, Director of Prana Spa at The Villas, "Pevonia provides a wealth of experience with results-driven in-spa facial treatments, that have been precisely formulated with the most potent natural ingredients, an absolute must for each product that we offer for our customers." She looks forward to guests showing their appreciation of the products by their repeat visits to the spa.

ABOUT PEVONIA BOTANICA
Available in more than 70 countries worldwide, Pevonia Botanica offers a complete line of spa care products formulated with only the most natural and finest botanical and marine ingredients incorporated within technologically advanced formulas and treatments. With its belief that protecting and preserving the planet is a global responsibility, Pevonia Botanica maintains a harmonious balance with nature and its precious resources by offering natural, cruelty-free formulations (no animal testing) within eco-packaging (fully recyclable and biodegradable). Pevonia's range of skin and body care encompasses all the key components a product line needs in order to cater for today's socially and environmentally aware consumers.

What's on this month?

1st April
The Laguna (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 327) invites food lovers and connoisseurs to try their 'Laguna's Gourmet Journey'. The package will begin with cocktails and canapés at the Cascade Bar, then the adventure continues with a five-course menu selection and Laguna dessert selection including coffee or tea. Laguna's Gourmet Journey (Dine around Package) is available during April. Epicurean walk package prices start from IDR 750,000++/person (without wine) or IDR 1,350,000++/person (including wine).


5th April
'Ngerebong' is a special ritual when a group of temple adherents, being in a trance, stab themselves with Kris (sacred daggers) to indicate that a series of rituals has been processed accordingly. Witness the event at Pura Pentilan Pengerebongan, Kesiaman village, east of Denpasar.


10th – 12th April
InterContinental Bali Resort (Jl. Uluwatu, T: 0361 701 888) has planned a fun-filled long weekend to celebrate the Easter break from 10th April to 12th April 2009. It could be the perfect opportunity for the entire family to unwind and spend quality time together. There will be a number of special attractions over this three-day holiday designed to appeal to travellers of all ages: Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, Sunset Bonfire, Seafood Barbeque, Easter Egg Hunt in the Resort's gardens and finally the Spirit of Bali Dinner.


12th April
On Easter Day this year, Hard Rock Hotel (Jl. Pantai Kuta, T: 0361 761 869) will host a Children's Egg Painting Contest in the family courtyard. For further information and to submit an application to compete, contact the reservations desk.


16th April – 19th April
St. Regis Bali (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 847 8111) offers a three day wine exploratory journey by Sommelier, Harald Wiesman - a three time Wine Spectator Award recipient, starting from the 16th to the 19th of this month priced Rp 4.950.000 (price is inclusive of 21% government tax and service charge). In three days, you will travel to the best wine regions in the world and discover the essence, variety and quality of white wine and red wine grapes and explore the in-dept knowledge of the three times award winning Sommelier and learn to make your own award winning wine list. The programme will conclude with a degustation dinner paired with wine.


17th April – 7th May
From April 17th to May 7th, Tonyraka Gallery (Jl. Raya Mas Ubud, T: 0361 781 6785) presents exhibits by a number of Bandung emerging artists. The showcase of their latest visual art is entitled 'Bandung Expanding' and is curated by I Wayan Seriyoga Partha.


21st April
Enjoy a live singing quartet every Tuesday night starting at 7.30 pm while tasting mixed Italian & Indonesian cuisines in colonial style – skillfully prepared by Executive Chef Roberto Bogni at Bianco Restaurant (Jl. Melasti Legian, T: 0361 760 070). Centuries old artefacts from Java and Bali can be found in the restaurant for your viewing pleasure.


22nd April
On April 22nd, Hard Rock Hotel (Jl. Pantai Kuta, T: 0361 761 869) once again hosts their annual social event 'Earth Day'. On this day participants can donate their unused clothes, blankets, toys and books to charitable institutions.


28th April – 3rd May
Following the success of 2008, this year's Balispirit Festival will be held from 28th April to 3rd May 2009 in the stunning grounds of Purnati Centre for the Arts located in Batuan, just 10 minutes south of Ubud. Purnati Centre for the Arts is the Balispirit Festival's Patron, and continues to offer full support to Balispirit international yoga, dance and music celebration. Tickets can be purchased at Balispirit (Ubud, T: 0361 970 992)