Beat the Winter Blues at Banyan Tree Thailand

Offering the perfect antidote to the cold, these holistic sanctuaries for the senses in Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui (pictured) provide gorgeous weather and a variety of outdoor activities alongside stress-relieving spa treatments plus meditation and yoga classes designed to rejuvenate body and soul.

Cocooned in scenic Lamai Bay with views over the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui offers a stunning collection of private pool villas cascading down a hill. Guests can enjoy yoga overlooking the sea, with sun salutation classes under the tutelage of professional instructors. Unique to Banyan Tree, guests can also indulge in the resort's signature Rainforest Spa, a hydrotherapy facility featuring hot and cold pools, steam room, massage jets and more.

Designed to provide total rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul, Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary is a boutique all-pool-villa spa resort specializing in health and wellness treatments, nutritious cuisine and stress-busting activities. In addition to the health and wellness consultations, yoga classes, beach activities and fitness programs, each spacious, private villa overlooks lotus ponds and comes complete with a Thai Sala and spa beds for tailored in-villa treatments, including romantic couple's massages. Guests can also venture out to Banyan Tree Spa next door to enjoy award-winning treatments such as the Rainmist Experience, with combines a steam bath and rain shower with a full body massage.

The brand's flagship resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, is perfect for those seeking complete peace of mind. With private villas, some complete with two private pools, this award-winning resort is renowned for its outstanding facilities such as its 18-hole golf course, flexi-pave tennis courts, as well as kayaking and elephant trekking adventures. For something more relaxing, guests can enjoy a Royal Banyan Herbal Pouch Massage with warm sesame oil or take advantage of the peaceful Yoga & Meditation Pavilion. Phuket is also home to the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa Academy. Here, spa therapists undergo rigorous training to ensure a high level of expertise at Banyan Tree resorts around the world, drawing on its Asian roots for inspiration. In recognition, Banyan Tree Spa's across the world have received numerous international awards and accolades over the past 20 years.

Typically associated with the bustling markets, exotic cuisine and awe-inspiring temples of the city in which it resides, Banyan Tree Bangkok offers an alternative to a traditional Thai city stay. One of the tallest and most innovative spa hotels in the country, Banyan Tree Bangkok serves as a serene hub, a world away from the crowds. With panoramic views over the city skyline, Banyan Tree Spa Bangkok is home to 16 treatment suites offering a variety of all-natural herbal and floral treatments such as an Apple Green Tea Body Scrub, Turmeric Honey Cleanser and a Kieffer Lime Mask. A Meditation Sphere also provides a relaxing environment for yoga classes with spectacular sky-high views.

Special offers are available online across Banyan Tree Resorts & Hotels at www.banyantree.com or by calling 1-800-591-0439.