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Sun, Sand and Spa - Journey's End Resort in Belize Opens Serenity Spa

Ambergris Caye, Belize - December 2003 - Mango, sea salt, brown sugar and vanilla are just some of the ingredients to a relaxing spa vacation at Journey's End Resort, located on a secluded island off the coast of Belize, they have just opened The Serenity Spa. Trained therapists at Serenity Spa use home-grown herbs to create soothing treatments such as the Vanilla & Mango Brown Sugar Glow, a deep body exfoliation packed with vitamins, minerals and enzymes that promises to lift one's skin and spirit. Spa treatments range from $40 for a 30-minute back and neck massage to $150 for a one-hour Couples Deluxe Massage, which features a massage for two, dessert and champagne.

"With the addition of Serenity Spa, Journey's End Resort now offers guests everything for a romantic, relaxing retreat," commented Shabir Walji, President of Journey's End Resort, "Treatments can be received on spa or guest's balconies overlooking the lush mangroves and Caribbean Sea or in the privacy of the spa. It really completes the vacation experience."

Offering two treatment rooms both with balconies overlooking the mangrove lagoon, the Serenity Spa offers guests relaxing and revitalizing treatments including facials, manicures, pedicures, sunless tanning, massages and body treatments that will entice the senses. Local herbs grown on-island will be used to create special treatments to relax muscles, soothe sunburns and rejuvenate the skin. A sample of signature treatments include Happy Hour ($60) which offers a guest the talents of two massage therapists to apply a full-body Swedish Massage in 30-minutes, the Grand Escape ($315) featuring a Reiki treatment, aromatherapy facial, hair treatment, deluxe manicure and pedicure complete with a light snack and fruit smoothie.

Journey's End Resort, located a short, scenic boat ride from the town of San Pedro, offers 29 cabañas, a spacious oceanfront three-bedroom villa and 40 deluxe guest rooms. Tropical interiors and scenic views make each cabaña and guest room its own island haven. All accommodations are air-conditioned with ocean or lagoon views. Cabañas are equipped with small refrigerators, private bathrooms, decks and coffeemakers. Journey's End Resort features a freshwater swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and tennis courts. For reservations or more information call 800-460-5665 or visit www.journeysendresort.com.