Fitness, Health, Sport & Adventure - The New Holiday Incentive

Modern travelers are becoming more discerning and looking for experiences beyond simply a hotel room and meals. These travelers are inspired by aspects of their life journey; especially by their hobbies and interests: increasingly entwined around fitness, health, sport and adventure.

Over the past 15 years, countless Spas have opened around the world; these facilities offer relaxation and pampering - but they miss out on the enormous benefits that guests experience in being active. Movement in all its forms is a vital part of life and this is the next step for resorts and hotels, beyond a basic spa treatments. Personal growth is becoming increasingly important for a new generation of travelers - and as physical wellbeing is one of the most precious assets we have, it has become a major decision when people take a holiday or travel.

Is there a gym? Can I run nearby? These questions are a prime factor in the decision of a majority of business travelers, so they can manage their stress and stay in-shape and healthy on business trips. Leisure travelers have long travelled with golf clubs and surfboards; but they are now traveling with bicycles, kite surfers, hiking boots and other adventure gear. Air Asia and other budget airlines now offer an extended baggage option, which includes many of these items – including a fully packed mountain bike. Lifestyle and travel magazines continue to ascribe to the wonders of natural environments that are amenable to different sports and adventure activities.

It is no wonder that the highlands of Central Java are becoming increasingly appealing as a place to undertake a wide variety of sports and adventure programs; here the retreat property MesaStila has developed upon its former glory as a coffee plantation and spa and current offerings at this include: unique road cycling routes, as experienced by team Rapha Continental Asia this April; Pencak Silat, taught by a local martial-arts master; mountain-biking, with support from United Bike; trail running, with backing of the GPS-fitness-watch product Garmin – and trekking on some of the nearby 3000m+ volcanic peaks. In addition, the property includes a Jungle Gym – a fantastic place of fitness to work-out using balance beams, parallel bars, stability equipment, rocks to lift, and a space to train with TRX - a new suspension-training system developed by an ex- Navy-SEAL.

MesaStila is situated well above the hot-humid plains of Jogjakarta, in the low mountains where temperatures of 17°C are not an uncommon early morning temperature; amazingly suited for the plethora of activities and programs on offer.

In addition to the sports, fitness and adventure programs - MesaStila offers a Turkish-style Hammam; a spa menu that includes Jade and Tuina facials, Tibetan singing-bowl rituals and a variety of massages and body treatments, as well as the herbal Javanese traditions of Jamu medicine. An internationally trained and highly experienced culinary-team creates an expanse of recipes using traditional Javanese flavors, which are given a healthy twist. Dishes incorporate local and organic produce, healthy cooking techniques, low-fat-low-Gylcemic-Index products, nutritious antioxidant-rich foods, fish and a limited use of good quality meat. MesaStila also offers a range of cooking classes, where guests can appreciate the added advantage of being able to take away some of this healthy cuisine expertise.

As MesaStila develops its offerings, watch out for specialized retreats to come over the next 6 months:

Shape-Up Retreat with Retreat Guides Carina & Elke - 27^th to 30^th September 2012: A three night kick-start into a healthier, fitter and slimmer life - offering a focus on fitness activities, healthy meals, relaxing massages and wellness education, including a special healthy eating & cooking workshop

The MesaStila Challenge - 6^th October 2012:  Unique and challenging running race in Central Java - from railway tracks to jungle trails; covering a tough uphill course over half-marathon distance.

Mastery of the Heart Retreat with Healer Rick Purcell - 2^nd to 6^th November 2012: From fear to love; from your head to your heart - uncovering your challenges to emotional growth, and being inspired to: appreciation, compassion, understanding, forgiveness, humility and bravery.

Singapore Marathon Jungle Training Camp - 10^th to 13^th November 2012:  Countdown to the Singapore marathon - strength and running-consistency on tough hills and fun jungle trails in Java.

Cross-fit & Spa for Christmas with Master Trainer Bryan Hoare - 22^nd to 26^th December 2012: Celebrate the festive season without overindulging - stay fit, trim and relaxed with expert guidance.

Chinese New Year, Love & Passion Retreat for Couples with Retreat Guides Carina & Elke - 8^th to 11^th February 2013: At an auspicious time of the year - create or rejuvenate an extraordinary relationship

Cross-fit & Spa for Easter with Master Trainer Bryan Hoare - 28^th to 31^st March 2013: Celebrate the Easter and chocolate season without overindulging - stay fit, trim and relaxed

Pre- Tour-of-Friendship Hill Training Camp - 12^th to 14^th April 2013: Extra training days in the saddle to prepare for the amateur cycling race in Thailand, known as The Tour of Friendship – MesaStila offers access to serious hills for some awesome training.

Lotus Flower Yoga & Meditation Retreat - 24^th to 26^th May 2013: A dynamic yoga retreat to coincide with Vesak Day and a grand gathering at the Buddhist temple of Borobudur.

For Details Contact:

Sugeng Sugiantoro – Director of Sales & Marketing

Atik Setyowati - Sales Manager

MesaStila, PO Box 108

Magelang, 56100
Telephone number: +62 (0) 298 596 333 Fax: +62 (0) 298 592 696 or 596 100sm@stila.mesahotelsandresorts.com http://www.mesahotelsandresorts.com/mesastila/