Half Moon – the luxury resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica has opened its US$4 million Fern Tree, the Spa at Half Moon. The project has seen the conversion of the resort’s signature villa Fern Tree House into a 68,000 square foot indoor/outdoor sanctuary for the mind and body.

In addition Half Moon also unveiled six beachfront spa suites, the very first of their kind in the Caribbean. Each of the state of the art suites provide for in-room treatments, yoga or exercise further extending Fern Tree’s wellness experience into guest accommodation.

Drawing from the local lush landscape and using centuries-old healing traditions as inspiration, Fern Tree, the Spa at Half Moon melds modern spa techniques with Jamaica’s ancient healing remedies of native herbs, fruits and botanicals. The Fern Tree Spa complex also houses a relaxation lounge, yoga pavilion, meditation labyrinth, hydrotherapy swimming pool and sculpture garden. In addition to the nine treatment suites within the spa complex there are two over the water treatment areas,

“We have spared no expense in creating the finest spa in the Caribbean,” said Richard Whitfield, Half Moon’s managing director. “Throughout Half Moon’s long history stretching back over 50 years, our guests have come to expect nothing but the best. Fern Tree’s world-class treatments and design, paired with Half Moon’s signature hospitality and service will be no exception.”

The treatment rooms are set amidst lush gardens allowing guests the option of having their room enclosed or open to their own private garden terrace. Couples can reserve the plantation-style couples massage room, bedecked with wooden millwork, pitched ceilings and private patio with dipping pool. Families, wedding parties and groups will enjoy the spa cottage, offering a separate living room and spa treatment room, outdoor relaxation area and waterfall feature dipping pool.

The six new signature beachfront spa suites are adjacent to the spa. The suites provide all the comforts found in a traditional hotel suite along with added features and services of a personal spa. Each spa suite features an expansive bedroom with sitting area, an oversized bathroom, a personal studio that can be used for private in suite treatments, personal fitness or yoga and a private patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Special features include a chromatherapy bubblejet bath, an organic spa refreshment bar and spa bath bar.