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Silversea Press Release:
December, 9 2009
When Silversea's elegant new
Silver Spirit
sets sail this month, guests will discover a spa experience that
goes beyond the traditional pursuits of restoring inner peace
and balance to offering the latest cutting-edge anti-ageing
beauty therapies.
Christian Sauleau, Silversea's executive vice
president of vessel operations, said: "We designed The Spa
aboard
Silver Spirit
to be the ultimate environment for relaxation and rejuvenation.
It adds yet another dimension of luxury and personalized
wellness options for our guests, who already enjoy an unmatched
level of service and all-inclusive amenities."
Guests entering The Spa will discover a welcoming
retreat from the pressures of today's hectic lifestyle. At
8,300 square feet the Spa will be the largest in the Silversea
fleet, featuring a beauty salon, fitness centre, nine spa
treatment rooms, two sauna rooms and two steam rooms. Of
special note is the debut of the ceramic-tiled Thermal Suite, an
exclusive spa area furnished with heated lounge chairs. With
its connecting private Hammam (Turkish bath) Chamber, it serves
as the setting for the Private Hammam Experience, one of several
new treatments to be rolled out aboard
Silver Spirit.
In addition, an outdoor relaxation area will be open to all
guests at no charge and will offer bar service so guests can
enjoy a complimentary fruit smoothie, champagne or cocktail
while soaking in its expansive whirlpool.
New Medi-Spa Program
Among the new spa treatments and services that will be
introduced aboard
Silver Spirit
is a selection of physician-administered facial treatments using
such popular wrinkle-reducing agents as BOTOX® Cosmetic and the
dermal fillers Restylane® and Perlane®. Guests can consult with
the medi-spa physician on board to determine a personalized
treatment plan. Medi-spa treatments are the perfect complement
to traditional spa therapies, offering guests the added benefit
of returning home looking as refreshed as they feel.
New Oriental Medicine Program
**Acupuncture Therapy
-- Experienced and fully accredited acupuncturists will offer
programs designed to aid weight loss, relieve stress, manage
pain and benefit many other physical and psychological
conditions. Acupuncture is recommended as an integrative
therapy that can assist the healing process when combined with
traditional medication and resources.
**Chinese Herbal Medicine Program
-- Almost all acupuncture programs utilize Chinese herbs. These
herbs are termed "whole food" as they consist of dried bark,
leaves and flowers of specific plant life that aid the body in
its self-healing process. Under the brand name Jou, the Chinese
herbs featured at The Spa are harvested in China and meet strict
manufacturing standards.
Other spa highlights include the following
ALL NEW
treatments:
Private Hammam Experience
One of the most innovative treatment additions is the Private
Hammam Experience, where guests can indulge with an ancient
Arabian body scrub ritual performed by a therapist in their
private Hammam Chamber. The Hammam Experience offers a greater
exfoliation, because the intense heat of the Thermal Suite will
have softened and opened the pores, allowing for enhanced
nourishment of dry skin and optimum absorption of oils. The
Hammam Experience can be enjoyed as an individual treatment or
as a prelude to a massage.
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Scrub Bar Experience
This fun and unique Scrub Bar Experience is a new spa feature
that enables guests to choose their own exfoliating blend of
scrub ingredients before they begin the DIY process with just a
few easy steps that can soothe sore muscles, slough away dead
skin, and reveal a smoother, more polished glow.
Silversea Facial
Debuting aboard
Silver Spirit,
this signature Silversea Facial is designed to nourish, soothe
and revitalize all skin types with its indulgent alchemy of
expert touch, medicinal plants, rose quartz and a pure silver
leaf mask.
Bamboo Massage
The Spa aboard
Silver Spirit
also has the pleasure of introducing the Bamboo Massage, a warm,
soothing massage that will awaken the senses. Imagine bamboo
shoots of various sizes soaked in essential oil rolling, sliding
and massaging the body's muscles. Customized to each guest's
preference, the therapist will use deep tissue techniques or
gentle strokes to relieve tension and soothe muscles.
Thai Herbal Poultice Massage
This energizing, rhythmic massage utilizes scented herbal
poultices that are heated and applied to the body at pressure
points to relax the muscles and release tension. The spa
therapist then follows with an array of Eastern and Western
massage techniques and acupressure movements combined with
essential oils to create a wonderfully relaxing experience.
The Happy Couple
The Spa offers a relaxing and enjoyable opportunity for couples
to reconnect in a stress-free environment. Whether it's a
couples massage or customized package for two, The Spa can cater
to all couples who need an escape. For a more romantic retreat,
couples services can be enhanced with a bottle of champagne and
chocolate-covered strawberries.
All organized group fitness classes and seminars
are complimentary. Personalized, one-on-one training programs,
salon services, spa therapies, including medi-spa and Oriental
Medicine programs, are offered at an additional charge.
The Spa is operated by Steiner Leisure Limited, a
leading provider of spa services.
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury
segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its
intimate, all-suite vessels:
Silver Cloud,
Silver Wind,
Silver Shadow,
Silver Whisper
-- and launching in December,
Silver Spirit
-- all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and
casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship
Prince Albert II,
the company's itineraries encompass all seven continents.
In the US, Silversea has been voted "World's
Best" by the readers of
Condé Nast
Traveler
(nine times) and
Travel +
Leisure
(seven times), and ratedNumber-One luxury cruise line by
high-net-worth consumers in the 2008 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI).
International awards include "Best Innovation in Products and
Services" from the Italian Innovazione Marketing Oggi Awards
(2009); "World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" from World
Travel Awards (2009); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the
American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (2009); "Number One"
small-ship line in the Readers' Choice" survey conducted by
Britain's
Condé Nast
Traveller
magazine (2007); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Spain's
Cruceros &
Destinos
magazine (2008); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's
Luxury
Travel & Style Magazine
(2009); and "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" according to Asia's
Travel Weekly
(2008). |
