Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced today that eight of the world’s finest spas have become members of The Starwood Spa Collection, one the world’s largest assemblage of premier spas. Comprised of nearly 40 hotels and resorts in 18 countries, The Starwood Spa Collection is renowned for incomparable service, luxurious treatments and unwavering standards of excellence. The Starwood Spa Collection is comprised of hotels and resorts from all corners of the globe and its newest members include: St Regis Resort, Bora Bora (French Polynesia), The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa (Arizona), Convento do Espinheiro Heritage Hotel & Spa (Portugal), The Westin Casuarina Hotel Casino & Spa (Las Vegas), The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa (Fiji), Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort (Uruguay), Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa (Spain) and the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower (Vietnam).

“The Starwood Spa Collection features some of the world’s most renowned spas and we are honoured to welcome our new members to be part of the prestigious collection,” said Mia Kyricos, Director, Spa Development and Marketing, Luxury Spa Brands. “The continued growth and evolution of this collection truly represents Starwood’s ongoing transition from a real estate company to a world-class lifestyle brand.”

The Seven Pillars of Well-Being

While guests can expect a comprehensive offering of spa services from each member in the collection, no one experience will be like the other. Instead, The Starwood Spa Collection celebrates cultural differences and provides spa enthusiasts with boundless travel choices to fulfil their personal quests for well being. The Seven Pillars of Well-Being philosophy define the Starwood Spa Collection:

• Beauty – To Address the Aesthetic – Restore the youthful flow and suppleness to your skin with no less than seven uniquely inspiring offerings at every spa in the collection including facials, exfoliations, body wraps and more.

• Life Balance – To Address the Spiritual – Peace of mind and a fit body are the essence of health. Each spa in our collection offers a minimum of two treatments to help re-stabilise the body, mind and spirit.

• Harmony – To Address the Body – Guests desiring relief from sore muscles, stiff joints or stress release can choose from at least five rejuvenating therapies to return harmony to the body.

• Aqua – To Address the Qualities of Water – The healing, preventative and cleansing properties of water are available to guests with saunas and steam rooms plus a variety of water-based offerings to promote longevity, serenity and contentment.

• Vitality – To Address Aerobic Activity – Relieve tension and stay fit whether at work or play, with an on-site swimming pool, workout facility and skilled fitness professionals to inspire and guide you while exercising.

• Nature – To Address the Sense of Place – Experience the environment and unique culture of each property with activities such as jogging, power walking, hiking and golf.

• Nutrition – To Address Balanced Health – Guests are offered health-conscious meal options to nourish the body and soul.

These elements serve as the benchmark for the treatments and services available throughout The Starwood Spa Collection and which are complemented by minimum physical requirements upheld by all members.

To explore The Starwood Spa Collection, please visit www.starwoodspacollection.com.