Le Grand Courlan Resort and Spa is the most luxurious Spa Resort in the southern Caribbean. It has sixty deluxe rooms, eight garden rooms and ten one-bedroom suites, each with a view to the sea. Cleanse, detoxify and rejuvenate at our Spa. Hydrotherapy, suna, body wraps, mud masques and many other skin treatments in one of our eight therapy rooms. Hugging the gentle slope to the beach, four distinct edifices of two or three storey configuration, in very eye pleasing colour, accommodate the sixty deluxe rooms, eight garden rooms and ten one-bedroom suites, each with a view to the sea. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Trinidad_and_Tobago/legrandcourlan/hotel/43/5/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:23:27 EST Le Grand Courlan is situated on the Leeward side of Tobago overlooking beautiful Stone Haven Bay, a tranquil sanctuary fringed by a long stretch of soft sandy beach caressed by the blue and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Hugging the gentle slope to the beach, four distinct edifices of two or three storey configuration, in very eye pleasing colour, accommodate the sixty deluxe rooms, eight garden rooms and ten one-bedroom suites, each with a view to the sea. AMENITIES: All rooms are equipped with: - Whisper Quiet Air Conditioner - Ceiling Fan - Colour T.V.(Cable) - Fire Detector in All Rooms - Balcony/Terrace - Direct Dial Telephone - In Room Safe - Fully stocked mini bars - Shower and Bath - All Rooms With Oceanview Garden Rooms - 8 As above with private hot tub in the garden overlooking the swimming pool. ACTIVITIES: Cleanse. Detoxify. Rejuvenate. As more and more travellers consider wellness as part of their vacation plans, spas and health resorts are becoming an increasing part of the tourism fabric. Le Grand Courlan was built to meet this growing need for a peaceful place, a quiet retreat where you can relax and unwind. Here against the backdrop of Tobago's lush tropical hills and overlooking a sweeping, picturesque, palm-fringed bay, the combination of fun exercise, healthy and delicious meals, pampering and education on managing stress levels adds up to a remarkable chance for renewal. Unwind, as skilful hands gently massage tension away in one of our eight therapy rooms. Choose from a variety of body massages based on European, Japanese, Chinese or Egyptian techniques. Hydrotherapy, suna, body wraps, mud masques and other skin treatments cleanse and refine, imparting an unmistakable youthful glow. Of course a healthy lifestyle is an active one. Spa activities include exercise in a well equipped, state-of-the-art gym under the watchful eye of our experienced trainers. Aerobic exercise takes place on a sprung teak floor making aerobic injuries unlikely. And, when the glorious Tobago sunset bids farewell to the day and the majestic palms are silhouetted against the pink and gold of its final rays, a sense of completeness and peace hangs pregnant in the night air. Spa Treatments: Swedish Massage The classical European massage technique of gentle manipulation of the muscles with the use of massage oils. Used to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. Shiatsu Acupressure massage technique, developed in Japan, applying pressure to specific points in the body, to stimulate and unblock the "meridians" (the pathways in the body through which life energy flows). Reflexology Ancient Chinese technique using pressure point massage (usually on the feet, but also on hands and ears) to restore the flow of energy throughout the body. Aromatherapy Body massage with fragrant essential oils. Based on an ancient Egyptian art which entails the use of differentoils for different therapeutic benefits Hydrotherapy A staple therapy offered at Le Grand Courlan. This includes underwater jet massage, showers, jet sprays and mineral baths. Sauna Dry heat, used to open the pores and eliminate toxins by sweating. In combination with refreshing cold showers sauna therapy may enhance the body's immune defences while relieving stress. Skin Treatments Brush and Tone Dry brushing of the skin, intended to remove dead layers and impurities while stimulating circulation. This is one of many exfoliating techniques used as a pre-treatment for mud and seaweed body masks. A moisturizing lotion completes the treatment leaving your skin silky smooth, alive and glowing. Fango The Italian word for mud. Used in treatments, a highly mineralised mud may be mixed with oil or water and is applied over the body as a heat pack to detoxify, soothe the muscles and stimulate the circulation. Herbal Wrap Body wrap, using strips of cloth that are soaked in a heated herbal solution and wrapped around the body, followed by a period of rest. Used to eliminate impurities and detoxify, as well as for relaxation. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Trinidad_and_Tobago/legrandcourlan/hotel/43/5/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:23:27 EST