Feng shui is a Chinese philosophy about the relationship between humans and their environment. It is about how everything in the universe is connected and directly affects your well being. In reference to the spa, the goal was to find the optimum feng shui, by studying the mountain surroundings, measuring and placing the spa on the architectural plan for ideal exposures and planning the color scheme and decorations so as to ensure complete harmony.

The Avello Spa is dedicated to the ultimate spa experience for both women and men. Thirty individual treatment areas on one level offer every beauty and treatment service imaginable. Among the offerings are therapeutic Bouvier tubs imported from France and Vichy showers, hot rock therapy and Parafango Masks, where volcanic mud is mixed with paraffin wax, brushed over the body, to trap heat and draw out toxins, leaving the skin silky smooth. Many other facial, body and beauty treatments round out the full service offerings, including many services being provided in the privacy of the guest suites.

The lower floor of the spa is dedicated to a state-of-the-art gym, and extensive health club with pools. Facilities and services on this floor include Pilates studio with personal Pilates classes, men�s and women�s eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, indoor/outdoor lap pool, Precor treadmills, LifeCycles, Concept II Rowers, StairMasters and Keiser �Air Pump 250� resistance machines. FitforeGolf assessments, personal training, physical therapy consultations are some of the many programs that will be offered.

�We are absolutely delighted with the exceptional offerings of the Avello Spa,� said Victor Burt, general manager, The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler. �We know that the spa will become a destination unto itself for travelers the world over.�

Guests arriving to The Westin Resort Spa will be in awe of the spectacular site; the 380,000 - sq. ft. resort is located at the base of Whistler Mountain, right beside the skiers� gondola. The gondola whisks skiers, snowboarders, bikers and hikers to the top of the greatest vertical drop in North America. The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler will be the only slope-side, four-star, all - suite hotel in delightful Whistler village, and will be just steps away from the heart of the village and hundreds of shops, boutiques, world class restaurants and an endless variety of year-round recreational pursuits.

Guests will delight in the guest suite offerings at The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler. The 419 - suite property features 217 junior suites, 184 one-bedroom suites and 18 two- and three - bedroom suites. All suites feature luxurious soaker tubs, working fireplaces and fully - equipped kitchens. Conference delegate guests and travelers who need to stay in touch with the office, will enjoy in-suite desks with two phone lines, voice mail, and data ports with high speed Internet access. Business support services are also provided. Added guest suites touches include custom millwork, deluxe in-suite fixtures and amenities, luxurious duvets and windows that open for fresh mountain air. There is also full service concierge, bell staff, valet parking and ski golf valet services. A Whistler village airport shuttle from Vancouver and limousine service is also available. A full service restaurant, pub, bistro and fireside cocktail lounge round out the dining and entertainment options. In addition a comprehensive selection of upscale retail outlets will be available at the resort to satisfy all your shopping needs.

The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler is truly a year-round destination, especially with its spa offerings. Additional winter activities abound in the thousands of acres of pristine Coastal Mountains and include down-hill skiing, cross-country skiing, snow boarding, skating, ice fishing and snow mobiling. Spring, summer and fall appeal to those wanting to try their skill at championship golf courses, with four master-designed golf courses in the immediate area. A driving range is also located just steps away from the hotel. Other popular Whistler activities
include hiking, biking, tennis, sailing, fishing and in-line skating. Whistler/Blackcomb affords guests the ultimate experience�summer skiing or snow boarding in the Alpine glaciers.

With 18,000 square feet of premium meeting space, including an 8,000 square-foot ballroom, The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler is the ideal meeting and conference site. The function space is equipped with the latest in meeting technology, including laptop/VGA projection, laser pointers and video conferencing. As a meeting destination, The Westin Resort Spa, Whistler will impress the most-seasoned meeting planner.

Westin Hotels Resorts, with more than 110 hotels and resorts in 23 countries, is owned by Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood through its St. Regis, Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points and W subsidiaries, is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 700 hotels in 76 countries and 130,000 employees at its owned and managed companies.