Jiva Grande Spa at Taj Cape Town

04-15-2011

 Jiva Grande Spa at Taj Cape Town Introduces New Concepts to South Africa, Wins Prestigious Award During First Year

 

  

 

CAPE TOWN (April 14, 2011) – Welcome to the healing world of marula oil, fynbos and rooibos, star attractions among the indigenous botanicals used in signature treatments at the Jiva Grande Spa at the new Taj Cape Town.

 

Set in the vibrant heart of the city center in this striking hotel that combines new and historic architecture, the world’s only authentic Indian spa brand is the first of its kind in Africa. Among the tributes paid to its impressive debut, the spa was named “Most Unique Spa Concept” by the annual Les Novelles Esthetiques South African Spa Awards before its first anniversary.

 

Jiva Grande Spa at Taj Cape Town is designed to offer guests a highly personalized experience that draws from holistic treatments that are rooted in India’s ancient approach to wellness and are exclusive to Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces. These include signature and Indian therapies, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments and pampering beauty rituals. 

 

The spa features four massage suites, one couple’s suite with soaking tub, two beauty suites, an Ayurvedic consultation and treatment room, a relaxation area, a wet area with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and hamman, and separate men’s and women’s changing areas. Exceptional care is taken to ensure that all materials that touch the body, from spa linens and robes to towels and slippers, are crafted only from organic cotton, soy cotton or bamboo fiber. All fabrics are sun-bleached and no chemical glazes are used in the oven-baked pottery.

 

All treatment products are natural and derived from local herbs, essential oils and other ingredients, many from nearby Table Mountain National Park, part of Cape Fynbos (fynbos is Afrikaans for “fine bush”). This noted collection of plants comprises the majority of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest and richest of the world’s six such eco-kingdoms.

 

To be uplifted by treasures drawn from the South African bush, select the 120-minute Cape Fynbos Signature Treatment (priced at 1,190 ZAR, approximately USD$170): begin with a scrub and wrap of rhassoul clay, Atlantic sea salts and roobios tea powder, the “red bush” antioxidant-rich tea that is naturally sweet, caffeine-free and found only in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Then enjoy a relaxing massage that includes an application of the spa’s custom blend of fynbos and local marula oil, also rich in antioxidants and extracted from kernels of the Marula tree fruit. Savor inner peace as you sip a cup of signature Cape tea brewed from marula and rooibos herbs. You will emerge re-energized, with radiant skin and a deeply restored sense of balance.

 

To reserve your own restorative Jiva Grande Spa getaway at Taj Cape Town, send an email tores.capetown@tajhotels.com or visit www.tajhotels.com/capetown.

 

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

 

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 91 hotels in 52 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.  The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. www.tajhotels.com

 

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