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 - 27th to 30th
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 - 6th 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 - 2nd to 6th 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 - 10th
to 13th 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 - 22nd to 26th 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 - 8th to 11th 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 - 28th to 31st March 2013: Celebrate
the Easter and chocolate season without overindulging - stay fit, trim and
relaxed
Pre-
Tour-of-Friendship Hill Training Camp - 12th to 14th
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 - 24th to 26th 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/
Telephone number: +62 (0) 298 596 333 Fax: +62 (0) 298 592 696 or 596 100sm@stila.mesahotelsandresorts.com http://www.mesahotelsandresorts.com/mesastila/
