Half Moon introduces the 'memories' bed

Sleep deprivation is said to hinder the production of natural growth hormone, according to Dr. Richard Gaines, a medical practitioners from the Cenegenics Medical Institute in the United States, who specialises in age management techniques.

This hormone influences healing, muscle growth, brain function and metabolism, which is produced during deep sleep. It is this recognition of the need for a good night's rest that Half Moon, the luxury resort located in the exclusive Rose Hall enclave, is introducing the custom-made, state-of-the-art 'Half Moon Memories' bed.

Therapedic Caribbean locally manufactures the 'Half Moon Memories' bed and NASA originally developed its state-of-the-art technology. It is custom designed to ensure the utmost comfort and rest with special features that include:

An open-cell, 'memory foam', temperature-sensitive material that conforms to body contours, eliminating 'sinks', evenly distributing body weight across the sleep surface.

Alternating coil design that eliminates motion transfer, thus increasing support and comfort as individual coils respond to body weight - allows users to remain undisturbed when partners get out of bed.

Plush fabric with a 'tack n' jump' design leading to a much more 'cushiony' and comfortable sleep surface as there are no folds at the edge of the bed.

Technology that aligns the spine in a natural position during sleep, eliminating discomfort.

"What a lot of persons don't realise is that sleep is as important as exercise. It is during sleep that our body heals and repairs. It follows then that without getting proper rest, our bodies cannot repair and heal," said Half Moon's new Spa Director, Stephen Phillips.

exclusive feature

The 'memories' beds will be one of the exclusive features in the luxury resort's new beach front spa suites which will provide all the comforts found in a traditional hotel suite, along with added features and services of a personal spa. Each suite will feature novel amenities such as Jatoba wood floors - a traditional Jamaican wood; chroma-therapy bubble jet tubs that emit colours to provide healing through the eyes and travertine floors that represent Jamaica's basket-weaving traditions, as well as locally commissioned artwork.

The 'Half Moon Memories' beds will also be installed in the resort's ultra luxe top-tier suites.

"As we continue on our master plan to renovate and upgrade the resort, these are some of the innovative steps we are taking to ensure that our very discriminating guests are afforded the highest in luxury," said Richard Whitfield, Half Moon's managing director.

Fern Tree, the spa at Half Moon, will debut in 2007 and will see the conversion of the resort's signature villa, Fern Tree House, into a 68,000 square foot sanctuary for the mind and body. Drawing on Jamaica's lush landscape and centuries-old healing traditions as inspiration, the spa will melt modern spa techniques with Jamaica's ancient healing remedies of native herbs, fruits and botanicals.