Mexico's Hacienda Petac Opens Mayan Spa in Yucatan

The 17th century hacienda, which caters exclusively to one group at a time, provides complete privacy along with world class resort services and facilities. The wonderful food, deluxe accommodations, pampering staff, history, adventure and now a beautiful spa and health compound are shared only with family and friends.

"We are committed to bringing our guests the options that are normally found in grand class resorts, but missing in a villa rental," says General Manager Colleen Leonard. "Our attention to detail rivals any premium hotel. The difference is that our services are devoted to 12, not 1,200."

Extending Hacienda Petac's focus on fully customized services, the Na'a Maya Spa offers a broad range of signature treatments incorporating traditional elements with innovative applications. Guests can design their own spa menu by choosing either classic massage, facial, reflexology options; or, Mayan healing treatments using native herbs, aromatic flowers, clay, or a touch of local honey to smooth skin and calm aching muscles. Also available are revitalizing water therapies that include hydro massage, Jacuzzi, and a refreshing wall of cold cascading water. A nail and pedicure area, and a well-equipped personal gym are also offered.

The Petac distinction between house and hotel is cleverly celebrated in the design of the health and beauty rooms, where the intimacy of a traditional Mayan home is given a grand and elegant twist. The new Mayan Houses (Na'a Maya), nestled in a grove of banana trees, fulfills the luxurious standards guests demand, while respecting the historic footprint of the original estate. Regional customs have been honored, using local materials and craftsmen to create a comfortable but luxurious space for exercise and spa therapy. Soaring high above the mint-infused massage tables, the graceful palapa roofs have been meticulously threaded by hand, a method used for centuries. The walls of the manicure and pedicure area have been treated in chukum, an ancient Mayan technique that uses a tree resin for sealing, and leaves a naturally polished surface. The professional gym equipment, imported from the United States, sits on a floor of Macedonia tile, quarried and cut in a village an hour away. Old and new meet again in the eco-friendly technology employed to quietly bring air conditioning to a traditional thatched house while simultaneously heating a swimming pool. The new Spa compound blends flawlessly with the colonial architecture and warmth of Hacienda Petac. It has been designed solely for the personal enjoyment of guests who love a resort lifestyle, but prefer a private pool ---the real pleasure (benefit?) of a villa vacation.

Hacienda Petac is a 5-bedroom estate on 200 acres, located approximately 30 minutes from Merida International Airport, which is served by frequent flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta and Mexico City. From Cancun, the Hacienda is a 40 minute flight or three-hour drive. For guests who wish to explore the diverse attractions of this region, several of the world's finest Mayan archeological sites, wildlife reserves, and underwater caves are within an hour.

For reservations and information, call toll free (800) 225-4255 or (203) 602-0300, www.haciendapetac.com