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1. LOOKING DIVINE – THANKS TO WINE!
DESIGN HOTELS™ PRESENTS MADEIRA’S FIRST VINOTHERAPY SPA AT
THE VINE HOTEL
Berlin, 11 August 2009 – Whoever said wine was just for drinking? The recently opened The Vine is the
only hotel in Madeira to exclusively offer Vinotherapy treatments containing Chardonnay, Merlot and
Cabernet grape varieties. Known for its anti-ageing properties, a Vinotherapy treat is a sure fire way to
take back the years. So wine lovers, beauty enthusiasts, or seekers of an extra special treatment take note
– booze never made you look so good!
Divine Relaxation
The Vine’s spa offers over 300m of pure rejuvenation. All treatments are carried out with TheraVine
products, one of the most renowned Vinotherapy brands.
In the spa there is an ample relaxation area with a Jacuzzi and steam room as well as five treatment
rooms: three rooms for classical treatments, one room with a hydro-tub featuring integrated massage
functions and a ‘Vichy Shower’ room in which guests are sprayed with smooth water jets from various
shower heads as part of their massage.
A further highlight is the spa area on the roof terrace. With panoramic views over the sea and the island’s
capital Funchal, guests can enjoy treatments in the open air followed by a sundowner cocktail or a glass
of Madeira wine at the bar.

2. The spa at The Vine offers a range of treatments featuring everything from facials with ground grape
seeds to anti-stress body massages to relaxing body wraps. Each treatment follows a fixed ritual and all
products are ecologically sourced. The most popular treatment is the ‘Red Wine Divine Bath’ involving a
full body peel, followed by a bath of grape oils, full body massage and a glass of red wine of course!
Those who favour complete peace and relaxation can further indulge in in-room spa treatments where
clients will be totally undisturbed.
About The Vine
The hotel took its name and inspiration from the famous Madeira wine. The interior design was created
by the young and up-and-coming Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva. Ricardo Bofill was responsible
for the architecture. A further highlight is The Vine’s gourmet restaurant UVA, headed by Antoine
Westermann who has been awarded three Michelin stars.

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