St. Martins First Lodge in Central Europe Opened its Doors at Lake Neusiedl

SEEWINKEL, Austria, November 25 - On Saint Martin's day, the first Lodge in Central Europe opened
its doors in the Seewinkel in Burgenland (Austria): the St. Martins Spa &
Lodge. The unique nature of the region around Lake Neusiedl and the first
National Park in Austria has always been a popular destination for visitors
from all over Europe. With St. Martins Spa & Lodge, the region, part of the
world-heritage of the world cultural organization UNESCO, now gains an
exclusive spa retreat. VAMED, the leading international company acting in the
field of health care service, has created a holistic choice of health,
vitality and wellbeing - only 60 minutes away by car from Vienna, Bratislava
and Györ. By that, the Seewinkel becomes a holiday destination for all
seasons of the year.

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The St. Martins Lodge & Spa is located directly by a spacious
lake and offers its guests unique discovery-excursions and bird-exploring in
the surrounding natural landscape of the Seewinkel. Where the foothills of
the Alps and the Pannonian Plain meet, a special landscape protection area of
veldt and reed regions, oak forests, landscapes and woodlands has arisen. 320
documented species of birds, water buffalos, the last wild horses and so much
more is waiting for the visitors to be discovered by hiking, riding, bike or
a canoe.

Professional scouts, qualified biologists, geologists and
pedagogues set the visitors of the St. Martins Spa & Lodge on track to bring
them back in the evening to relax in the Lodge and in the exclusive Spa.

"The combination of a Spa, a Lodge and this very specific kind
of nature can not be imitated. The foundations for such a refuge are unique:
A hot spring right by a lake on the edge of the first National Park in
Austria and a Natura 2000 area of the EU in the midst of a world-heritage by
the UNESCO are unique. Nature plays the leading role - in the area, in our
offer and in the St. Martins Spa & Lodge itself, "says Klaus M. Hofmann, CEO
of the St. Martins Spa & Lodge appointed by VAMED.

In the Lobby and on the lake-terraces the guests can warm by a
fire, while regional delicacies and 60 local wines are being served in the
Gourmet Restaurant and the Winebar - always consistent with the season. The
guests will find peace and relaxation in the Lodge-SPA, and fitness area. In
the summer they can enjoy a massage in the open air, rest in a hammock, enjoy
the exclusive beach area in-house lake or the view on the wooden
lake-terrace, as well as the "Nature Observatory" on the top floor of the
Lodge. Together with the cosmetic label Barbor, St. Martins Spa & Lodge has
also based its cosmetic treatments and therapies on regional elements such as
salt, grapes, yeast, champagne and special teas.

The internationally renowned architect's office "Holzbauer und
Partner" has directly implemented the natural elements of the environment,
such as reeds, wood, gravel and seawater, in the building and suites. The two
senior suites with their own sea-balks provide the guests with additional
private recreational areas. "We have consistently realised the Lodge as a
central theme in all areas and in accordance with natural targets: From the
bars, which were named after famous explorers, over to the elegant interior,
wildlife photographs, orientation maps and display cases with exhibits from
the National Park up to the discoverer library, "says Klaus M. Hofmann.

In the classic Spa a whole Wellness- and Thermal Water World,
as well as five different saunas and steam baths, are waiting for the
excursion visitors, adventurers, outdoor friends and amateur ornithologists.
Again, the environment determines the selection: Saltgrass- and Prairie
Herbal Steam Bath, Reed Sauna, Flint Sauna and an exclusive Pannonian-Sauna.
In the pools separate small sections provide the guests with total relaxation
areas that at the same time give a beautiful view of the foothills of the
Pannonian Plains.

This is supplemented with a private beach area by the lake and
a refined a beach bar. The Seewinkel is regarded as one of the warmest
regions of Austria. On the sunset terrace on the 1st floor, guests can enjoy
the spectacular sunset-view across Lake Neusiedl that is only 8 kilometres
away.

St. Martins Spa & Lodge is located in the very heart of
Europe. The surrounding cities Vienna, Bratislava and Györ are within reach
in less than 60 minutes by car - from Vienna Airport journey is even shorter.
Through the airport St. Martins SPA & Lodge is interlinked with all the big
cities in Europe. St. Martins expects about 300.000 Spa- and 70.000
Lodge-guests every year.

From now on St. Martins Spa & Lodge will be open to same-day
visitors form 9 am to 10 pm. Furthermore it will be available all-the-year
for up to 300 Lodge guests and seminar participants. For more information and
pictures take a look at: stmartins.at/298.html

VAMED Vitality World

VAMED is the leading European group of companies in planning,
erecting and managing complex public health service installations and health
tourism. Within the VAMED Vitality World (VVW) VAMED Group is currently
operating seven of the most popular local spas and health resorts - the Aqua
Dome - Tirol Therme Längenfeld, Therme Geinberg, Therme Laa - Hotel & Spa,
Therme Wien, the Dungl Medical-Vital Resort, Bad Sauerbrunn and the St.
Martins Lodge & Spa that has opened its doors only recently in November 2009.
In December 2010, the new Tauern SPA Zell am See - Kaprun will open its doors
too. By the end of 2010 the new thermal spa Therme Wien will replace the
Therme Oberlaa. In 2008 1.9 million visitors have visited the thermal spas of
the VAMED Vitality World. Thus VAMED Vitality World is the market leader and
the largest operator of health and spa resorts in Austria.

    Contact:

    bettertogether GmbH
    Michael Korbel, MA/Harald Dirnbacher
    Tel: +43-699-1999-7702
    E-Mail: office@bettertogether.at

    VAMED AG
    Mag. Ludwig Bichler, MBA
    Head of Corporate Communications
    Tel: +43-1-60127-615
    E-Mail: presse@vamed.com

    St. Martins Therme & Lodge
    CEO Klaus M. Hofmann
    Tel: +43-2172-20500
    E-Mail: klaus.hofmann@stmartins.at

Contact: bettertogether GmbH, Michael Korbel, MA/Harald Dirnbacher, Tel: +43-699-1999-7702, E-Mail: office at bettertogether.at; VAMED AG, Mag. Ludwig Bichler, MB, Head of Corporate Communications, Tel: +43-1-60127-615, E-Mail: presse at vamed.com; St. Martins Therme & Lodge, CEO Klaus M. Hofmann, Tel: +43-2172-20500, E-Mail: klaus.hofmann at stmartins.at