Escape to paradise this Christmas

This year, avoid the wintry Christmas weather and escape to Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa in the Philippines, for a sunshine filled break in luxurious surroundings.

For ultimate privacy and luxury during the festive period, stay in the resorts exclusive Presidential villa and tuck into Christmas dinner next to the infinity pool, whilst being served by a private butler. The night before, on Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy a traditional cultural show and live band with fireworks at midnight to mark the arrival of Christmas Day.

Alongside the Presidential villa, the resort also has 14 other private, luxury villas set in 40 acres of lush tropical gardens on Panglao Island, Bohol, with 11 of the villas offering private swimming pools.

Guests at Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa can also indulge in the Handuraw spa which is based on the tribal healing traditions of the Eskaya tribe. The signature treatment is the Kahimsog Therapeutic Massage offering a 90 minute healing treatment, using heated medicinal leaves gently placed on the body to remove imbalances.

For those looking for a longer pampering session, the spa offers the six hour Handuraw healing journey including a foot ritual, massage, mud wrap, herbal soak, as well as lunch, access to a private swimming pool, steam and sauna and a seaside waterfall experience.

A seven night package from Bamboo Travel costs from £2,900 per person. This includes international flights to Cebu departing on December 23rd 2010, return transfers from Cebu, return ferry crossing to Bohol, return transfers from Bohol to Eskaya Beach Resort, seven nights accommodation in a whirlpool bath villa and breakfast daily.

To book visit: bambootravel.co.uk

For more information about Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa, visit: eskayabeach.com