Take the journey to well-being with Hyatt Regency Curacao
Combining indigenous ingredients unique to Curaçao, the new Atabei Spa at Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, opening 20 April, 2010, welcomes guests to experience an authentic holistic retreat.
The spa draws inspiration from the ancient culture and rituals of the Arawak people, the original inhabitants of the island, and looks to utilise native plants, sea salts, muds and herbs honouring the majestic landscape of Curaçao. Surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean waters, Atabei Spa will feature 4,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor space.
The spa invites guests to relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the many native traditions and rituals which inspire Atabei, meaning “mother earth, creator of life.” Spa Director Karina Chung stated, “It is believed by some that the origin of the name Curaçao is a derivative of the Portuguese word for healing, due to the plants that grow on the island and it is our goal to incorporate those abundant local ingredients. We hope to provide guests with a truly awakening experience where we are guiding their body and spirit towards a healthy lifestyle, not only at the spa but also at home.”
The signature treatments at the spa are designed to heal and guide the body to a more relaxed and stress-free state. All treatments begin with a Balinese foot cleansing ritual using herbs, local sea salts and a kalbass bowl used as a vessel to cleanse the body and soul. Enveloped with island rich minerals and vitamins, guests can soothe their skin with the spa’s Mud Restore Wrap. Applying traditional Curaçao healing techniques, the Stemps Massage utilises sachets of locally grown herbs dipped in warm organic oils, leaving the body in a tranquil state of relaxation.
Guests seeking the ultimate in rejuvenation can experience the signature Lama Salt Bar. The create-your-own body scrub experience allows guests to select from a combination of sea salts, herbs and aromatic oils, which meld together as a detoxifying scrub, leaving the skin glowing like the Curaçao sunset.
Just as spectacular and as refreshing as the treatments are the suites at Atabei Spa. All guest-centric style suites are equipped with private Swiss rain showers, outdoor relaxation area and a vanity, which allow guests to remain in one individual room for multiple treatments. Couples can enjoy harmony together in the spa’s intimate couple’s suite. Guests wanting to get closer to nature can do so at any of the indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, which boast spectacular views of the ocean and the radiant Curaçao sky.
Atabei will proudly feature the earth-friendly products of Curaçao local, Dinah Veeris, whose botanical garden and homemade products menu includes: Curaçao black mud and aloe, Curaçao white mud with oats, Caribbean Sea salts, rosemary, yerba bueno and Curaçao white basil. The spa will also use products from Naturopathica – eco-certified, natural products using herbs and botanicals grown on organic farms from around the world. For salon treatments, Atabei offers the Spa Ritual nail care line which uses eco-friendly and organic vegan products with plant essences. Hair is hydrated and renewed with Davines – an Italian hair care line which uses renewable energy sources and active ingredients such as herbs, flowers and fruits.
Opening 20 April, 2010, the 350-room Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is located at Santa Barbara Plantation, a 1,500-acre luxury resort community taking shape along a natural harbor known as Spanish Water, 25 minutes from Curaçao's capital city of Willemstad. The full-service luxury hotel will feature uninterrupted water views on three sides, white sand beaches, a 4,500 square foot Hyatt Pure spa, separate 24-hour Hyatt Stay Fit fitness centre, Camp Arawak, multiple outdoor pools, poolside grill, lounge, dive and water sport facility, Old Quarry, an 18-hole Pete Dye designed championship golf course and 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
For more information on the resort and Atabei Spa, visit: curacao.hyatt.com
