As the world responds to the increasing trend of the all-girl-getaway, there's no short list of womenonly escapades. From shopping and spa to culinary adventures, women are finding that same-sex sojourns are blissfully liberating. With the new five day/ four night Women's Getaway Programme at Tanjong Jara Resort, guests can be sure to experience all facets of a female-focused retreat that lets them shop, spa, sightsee and take up a new skill in just one holiday. The programme introduces guests to the Malay arts of traditional healing through a series of bespoke lectures, spa programmes, beauty workshops and leisure activities. The Spa Village Tanjong Jara is a sanctuary anchored in this ancient Malay way of life. It is a wellness paradise where long held health and beauty traditions are revived.

Unique natural ingredients found in various indigenous herbs and plants are combined with the skills of the resident Malay healers to provide a very special health and beauty experience.

Each day starts with a rejuvenating walk on the beach or a Sucimurni exercise (various poses comprise of specific postures that help with muscle firmness and overall wellbeing) to wake up the senses. The day is then followed by a series of interesting and educational activities which cover all aspects of a getaway of this nature. Therapies and spa treatments featured in this programme, while both pampering and relaxing, are designed to specifically focus on women's health and beauty needs; encompassing the natural evolution of the female body as it changes with age, climate and environmental stresses. Guests will be able to learn the art of Malay healing through scheduled classes such as Traditional Malay Massage, Body Scrub, Rendam-Rendam (Sitz Bath), Malay Healing and Healthy Malay Cooking.

Guests will indulge in daily spa treatments as part of the programme – Malay Body Massage, Rendam-Rendam, Tuam Pasir Body Treatment (Heated Sea Sand Therapy) and Roselle Body Treatment.

Through the healing classes and spa treatments, guests will be able to comprehend the history and methods of these treatments.

This programme will not be complete without leisure activities and shopping for the ladies. The scenic coastal town of Dungun is the backdrop for the bicycle tour and a visit to the morning market gives guests first hand knowledge on how to choose the freshest ingredients for their culinary classes to come at the resort. The cooking class will expose guests to the simple art of preparing nutritious and tantalising local dishes. The resort offers a glimpse of rural village life in Malaysia and the town through the handicraft tour where guests can witness local artisans create traditional arts and crafts. Of course, one's bargaining skills will be tested at the local market!

For the ultimate dining experience, guest can kick off their heels during cocktails and dinner on the beach. What more can one ask for when you have the South China Sea at your feet and a refreshing cocktail in one hand. Each evening also features highlights in the room such as a Flower Bath, Herbal Bath, Rendam-Rendam gift pack and Bunga Telur. The Women's Getaway Programme touches on all senses in a woman and is the ideal reason to embark on this enlightening experience with the girls and get away from it all.

The programme is available from May 17 to 21, 2010 and November 8 to 12, 2010. For the month of May, it is priced at USD2,400++ and USD3,800 for single and double occupancy respectively. In November it is priced at USD1,900++ and USD3,300++ for single and double occupancy respectively.

The rates include accommodation in a Bumbung Room, daily meals, spa treatments, activities, classes/lectures and turn down amenities.