LUX Autumn 2018

39 Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa embraces the wisdoms of the past, through traditional Indonesian practices, to offer the gift of true luxury to their guests. In May, Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa was recognised in the Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards with the coveted title of Most Outstanding Luxury Spa for 2018. On the back of this achievement, we profiled this extraordinary spa to find out how they have created a veritable earthly Elysium. Established in 2000, the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa was created with the vision to follow ancient Indonesian practices in the hopes of capturing an exemplary relaxation experience. Founded by the granddaughter of Susuhunan Pakoe Boewono X, the tenth rule of Surakarta, the spa cherishes Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat Royal Javenese tradition – a little known, little practised area of Indonesian holistic tradition. LUXlife chose to recognise the Canadian branch of the brand, the only authentic Javanese spa in North America and one of a few outside of Indonesia, for its dedication to this traditional-first approach and exceptional client testimonials. In this regard, the Taman Sari brand has long been synonymous with an outstanding, authentic experience that exceeds expectations, and rejuvenates the mind and body. At the heart of Taman Sari Royal Heritage is a dedication to the highest quality of service, upheld by a comprehensive inhouse education and training centre. Therapists are required to be experts in their chosen fields, offering treatments that go above and beyond what you can get elsewhere. This ties directly into their belief that nature is the key to supercharging our wellbeing, using only the highest quality organic ingredients in their treatments. In this, Taman Sari offers a unique, wholly natural, experience even for the most well-travelled of guests. LUXlife ’s Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards were launched to recognise the extraordinary establishments that work within this highly competitive and diverse sector. Outstanding hospitality experiences can create memories to last a lifetime, and – for a moment or an eternity – change lives. The Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa is one such establishment, that has become a stalwart member of the luxury community through its dedication to perfecting the essence of Indonesian hospitality, and expertise in the art of relaxation. Address: 5050 Whistler Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Website: www.tamansariroyalheritagespa.com Telephone: 0062 21 314 3585 Embracing the Past to Offer True Luxury in the Present Pamper 1806LU12