Located at the serene Luhuitou Bay, on the southern coast of Hainan island, Banyan Tree Sanya is the first all-pool villa resort in China.

With 49 pool villas set amidst a sculpted tropical lagoon, the resort is designed as an exclusive oceanfront hideaway. The resort features a Banyan Tree Spa, as well as Banyan Tree’s first hydrothermal complex in Asia. The resort is located just 30 minutes’ drive from Phoenix International Airport in Sanya.

ELITE EPISODE – A Binglangu Jungle Trek & Hydrothermal Experience!

With a minimum stay of 2 nights you will receive a Binglangu Tour for 2 complimentary as well as the possibility of a room upgrade on arrival* and for those staying for 3 nights (minimum), in addition to the Binglangu Tour for 2 and the potential upgrade, you will also get two complimentary Hydrothermal Experiences!

A haven of serenity, Hydrothermal Experiences include therapies such as Rain Shower Corridor, Swiss Shower, Warm Dip Pool, Spa Jet Pool, Turkish Hammam, Ice Fountain and Sauna which can be included* in other spa treatments for the ultimate indulgence package.

To book this amazing Elite Episode please click here.

(* Upgrade is based on room availability and may not be available. Complimentary Spa treatment only covers Hydrotherapy Experience, not other therapies)

The Samaya’s two Seminyak properties have something for everyone. The original Samaya is located on Seminyak Beach, just a few minutes from the bustling entertainment and shopping of Legian and a twenty minute transfer time from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport.

The all new Samaya Royal Courtyard Villas are also located across the street from the existing villa property. Each with their own full-size private swimming pool and modern, fashionable and chic interior. The villas self contained entrance, with a golf buggy service between the two allows guests to stay at one play at two, the best of both worlds. With the assurance of privacy and upscale service in all our villas, always a top priority.

Travellers to Samaya Bali are rewarded with a holistic experience involving discovery and the experience of an environmentally aware resort.

Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific is especialy proud to welcome The Samaya Bali and invites you to experience the luxurious environment that Bali can offer.

Huvafen Fushi by Per AQUUM is a pristine island resort offering 43 naturally modern bungalows and is home to the world’s first underwater spa. Listed in Conde Nast’s UK and US Hot List and named Best Beach Resort in the World by Harper’s Bazaar Travel Guide 2008, Huvafen Fushi is a waking dream.

Known for its impeccable service, the retreat offers high levels of hospitality coupled with untouched privacy. Each of the bungalows, complete with their very own plunge pools, have been designed to guarantee seclusion with sundecks and pristine beaches. Contemporary in style yet naturally modern, each bungalow offers the ultimate in style, comfort and technology with luxurious linen, bespoke bath amenities, Bose surround sound system in-door and out-door, fully loaded iPods and 32” plasma screens, complete with your very own Thakuru or Maldivian Butler.

LIME, the multi-award winning spa at Huvafen Fushi personalises each guests’ treatment with intuitive massages performed by highly skilled therapists.

Huvafen Fushi’s gastronomic experience comes in the form of all day dining restaurant with international flare, Celsius, regionally intelligent cuisine, Salt, innovative spa cuisine, Raw, designer cocktail bar, UMbar and an underground wine cellar surrounded by 6000 bottles of wine, Vinum.

FLOAT offers the ultimate experience with contemporary water sports equipment and PADI certified diving courses. The retreat also hosts its very own Resident Marine Biologist.

Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific is proud to welcome such an awarded, innovative and beautiful resort into our portfolio of members and is looking forward to the future offers our collaboration will develop.

Located 2,000 metres above sea level in Yunnan Province, China, Banyan Tree Lijiang is 20 minutes away from the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site of Lijiang Old Town and 40 minutes away from Lijiang Airport by car. The award-winning resort offers 122 stunning suites and villas that are oriented northeast, with inspirational views of the legendary Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Banyan Tree Lijiang is designed to resemble a small Chinese village, interwoven with alleys of flowing streams and bamboo. Designed to fit into its natural surroundings, using local materials as far as possible.

Located along an important trade route that was once part of the Tea Horse Route from Yunnan to Tibet, Lijiang was an important centre of commercial and cultural exchange, and was also the ancient capital of the Naxi kingdom.

ELITE EPISODE – Bicycling Through 1000 Years of History!

With any minimum 2 nights stay, based on Best Available Rates (BAR) you will receive a complimentary Shuhe Old Town Bicycle Trek for 2 persons for 4 hours as well a complimentary upgrade to next room category, subject to availability during check-in at resort.

To be eligible for this offer click here and quote ELITE EPISODES – Banyan Tree Lijiang.

* Offer valid for travel between October 2009 – 31 March 2010

The Balé is a rare gem, a retreat dedicated to revitalising your soul. With just 29 blissful pavilions, each with their own private swimming pool and modern, fashionable interiors, The Balé offers you the chance to relax and revitalise in style.

Stroll through peaceful white − walled courtyards and past refreshing water pools, indulge in the unique collection of holistic spa treatments and well-being programs and dine on the freshest organic produce. Enjoy the friendliest and most refined service − what we call out “hospitality from the heart”. The Balé is all this and more. Come and experience its magic.

Exclusive for anyone who books 4 nights at either of the room types receives a complimentary Cove picnic lunch for two thoughtfully prepared by Chef Brandon Huisman and complemented with a bottle of wine, spiced up with a personalised kimono and 20% off rack rates.

To take advantage of this great complimentary offer click here and quote ELITE EPISODES.