A new destination spa is to open in March 2009 on the south eastern tip of Phuket on Cape Panwa in Thailand.

The Sri Panwa spa will be owned and operated by the Issara family, and will be built in addition to the existing Sai Spa.

Nestled within a tropical rainforest and boasting its own private tropical water gardens, the new spa will be traditionally Thai in its focus. Facilities will include hot and cold plunge pools, a number of waterfalls, thatched spa pavilions, relaxation areas and private pools. It will offer a range of traditional, indulgent treatments using local ingredients.

Signature treatments will include the two-therapist Heavenly Bliss massage and the Serenity Massage, a soothing therapy using essential oils to promote a sense of relaxation, followed by a hot Pra-kob (herbal ball). Details: sripanwa.com