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Best Spa – Hot Spa – Drift Spa Las Vegas NV
February 18, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
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Drift Spa Palms Place hotel
Drift Spa
Nourish your body and set your soul adrift inside this lavishly modern spa retreat. Drift Spa & Hammam boasts more than 20 treatment rooms and has an extensive spa menu.
- Traditional Turkish Co-ed Hammam
- Couples Treatment Rooms with Private Gardens
- Indoor Hot & Cool Soaking Pools
- Steam Room & Sauna
- Full-Service Changing Facilities
- Private Outdoor Garden Lounges
Drift Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler – Best Spa and Hot Spa
Conde Nast Traveler Best Spa – Whiteface Lodge
February 13, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
The Spa At Whiteface Lodge
Whiteface Lodge
Lake Placid’s Premier Spa Retreat
The Spa at Whiteface Lodge takes its inspiration from the complex mosaic of Adirondack Mountain life surrounding it. This intimate, 5,800-square-foot mountain spa hideaway blends the rustic beauty of its setting with a classic Zen ambiance.
From the signature Wanderlust body treatments to the Adirondack Forest Facials, the spa’s luxurious treatments are inspired by the comfort evoked by the mountain environment and the healing benefits of indigenous ingredients.
Whiteface Lodge Video Tour
Awards
- “Best Spas in North America and the Caribbean,” Conde Nast Traveler
- “World’s Top Hotels, Resorts, and Spas,” Zagat’s Guide
- “Top 5 Vacation Destination,” Town & Country Magazine (as reported on NBC’s Today Show)
- “Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific,” Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guide
- AAA Four Diamond Rating
- concierge.com Best Hotel Spa
Mobil 4 Star – Top Hotel Spa – Kohler Waters Spa at American Club
February 13, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club
Kohler Waters Spa at American Club
Relax and replenish your mind and body. Located next to The American Club® in Kohler, Wisconsin, the Kohler Waters Spa is conveniently located so you can drop in for a nourishing treatment, or step into a robe and experience all-day immersion.
From our treatment rooms to our inviting locker room areas and warm relaxation pool, Kohler Waters Spa provides well-being around every corner. And now you can enjoy our new glass-enclosed rooftop deck with whirlpool, fireplace and lounge—a relaxing co-ed area to be enjoyed year-round.
Kohler Waters Spa at American Club Video Tour
Spa Treatments
Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler
- Gold List – World’s Best Places to Play
- Conde Nast Traveler magazine
Readers’ Survey ranked Kohler Waters Spa #1 for Treatments & Services among Resort Spas, #5 for Resort Spa Programs and #18 for overall Resort Spas in North America.- Mobil Travel Guide 4 Star Spa
- Travel+ Leisure Top US Hotel Spa
Best Resort Spa – Best Spa Treatments – Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Woodlands Spa is a world away.
A world of soothing sounds, invigorating aromas and relaxing
touches. A place where nature meets luxury.
And time stands still.
Whether it’s through treatments that heal and detoxify,
programs that educate or sessions designed to build closer
relationships, all paths here lead to one common place: a state
of peace, health and well-being.
Come out and play or simply unwind. Feel free to create an
experience that is uniquely yours.
Every moment belongs to you.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, located in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania, is one of only 21 hotels and resorts in the world to host AAA Five-Diamond lodging and dining.
Situated on 3,000 acres, the Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond resort features 335 luxurious guestrooms, suites, Townhouses, and Private Luxury Homes, including the AAA Five-Diamond Falling Rock boutique hotel.
In addition to the internationally acclaimed Woodlands Spa, the resort offers 36 holes of golf on two championship courses—the Pete Dye designed, PGA-tested Mystic Rock and the traditional Links Course. For shooting of another sort, guests should visit the Nemacolin Field Club, an outdoors sporting facility on 140 acres complete with a 30-station Shooting Academy, spacious lodge, wing shooting, and Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing.
Pedal boat rides, kayaks, and more are available at the Marina @ Paige’s Beach, or for a more rugged trail experience, there’s the 18-mile Off-Road Driving Academy, featuring Hummer® H1 and H2 vehicles, as well as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Take a walk on the “wild side” at our Wildlife Academy, home of the Equestrian Center, animal nursery, petting zoo, animal habitats, and educational programs. Black bears, zebra, buffalo, tigers, hyenas, moose, and wolves are just some of over 100 animals that currently call Nemacolin home.
Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Video Tour
Awards
- Mobil 4 Star Spa
- Concierge.com - Best Resort Spa & Best Spa Treatments
- #10 Resort Spa in North America (Readers Choice Awards), Condé Nast Traveler, 2008
- #4 “Top Spas for Treatments” (Readers Choice Awards), Condé Nast Traveler, 2008
Conde Nast Traveler Best Spa Hot New Spa – Ritz-Carlton Dallas Spa
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Ritz-Carlton Dallas Spa
Experience a stylish, contemporary, accessible downtown Dallas hotel – where glamour, graciousness and the Texas spirit meet. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is ideally located in the chic, picturesque enclave of Uptown Dallas on the McKinney Avenue Trolley Line. The city’s most popular visitor zone, Uptown is host to gourmet dining, upscale shopping, sightseeing and galleries, pro sports, live entertainment, parks and gardens and the largest urban arts community in the United States. An accessible setting less than three hours by air from nearly every point in the continental U.S. make it ideal for leisure and business travel alike.
A luxurious 12,000-square-foot sanctuary offering rest, relaxation, impeccable Ritz-Carlton service and Texas’ most exclusive Dallas spa experience.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Dallas features:
- Twelve spacious wellness rooms
- Two VIP/couple’s rooms with leisurely soaking tub and energizing shower for two
- Five spa therapy rooms, with rejuvenating in-room shower
- Four specialty skin care rooms with opulent linens, treatments and amenities
- One luxury Vichy treatment room featuring Vichy shower and hydrotherapy bathing tub
- Rejuvenating, restorative Healing Waters
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Full-service salon and retail shop
- The Exclusive Prada Beauty experience: Available at no other hotel salons in Dallas or throughout Texas, Prada Beauty offers six state-of-the-art skin care treatments for men and women, administered by specially-trained experts. The presentation of a week’s take-home supply of Prada treatment product highlights this rare and leading-edge skin treatment experience.
- Executive Destress programs as well as luxury day packages
- Complete Glamour experience
- Joyous Aging programs as well as weekend spa retreats
- Mother-daughter, multi-generational and girlfriend getaways
- Group/bridal activities
Ritz-Carlton Dallas Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler Top Spas – Best Spa and Hot New Spa
Conde Naste Best Spa – Spa Solage Calistoga
February 11, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Spa Solage Calistoga Resort
Spa Solage Calistoga
Relax. Refresh. Repeat.
The long, unwinding road starts here: at Spa Solage.
With a nod to Napa Valley traditions and an added wink, geo-thermal Spa Solage is the pampering heart of the striking new Solage Calistoga Resort. Find a full array of relaxing, reinvigorating services within 20,000 square feet of luxury that’s artfully designed and environmentally conscious — as refreshing as Calistoga’s famous mineral waters.
Transform yourself with a personalized full-body mud “cocktail” at our renowned Mud Bar or indulge in one of our 14 stylish treatment rooms. Rock your body with our array of fitness facilities and daily classes. And throughout the year, we’ll even be hosting wellness and alternative health and beauty retreats led by industry experts. So, go ahead, succumb to the temptation. Once you go, you’ll glow.
Spa Solage Calistoga Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Conde Naste – Best Spa & Hot New Spa
- Spa Magazine Silver Sage – Favorite New Spa & Favorite Eco/Green Spa
Mobil 4 Star – The Bathhouse Calistoga Ranch An Auberge Resort
February 11, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Calistoga Ranch An Auberge Resort
The Bathhouse Calistoga Ranch An Auberge Resort
Nestled in the wooded canyon of Calistoga Ranch, the Bathhouse has revived the classic Calistoga spa experience, and the tradition of “taking the waters,” with a new level of luxury and sophistication. Calistoga’s rich history, as one of the original spa towns in the United States, continues to attract those looking to experience its curative powers. At Calistoga Ranch, our soaking pools overlook the creek and moss laden oaks, creating the perfect atmosphere to begin your journey of relaxation.
The Bathhouse Calistoga Ranch An Auberge Resort Video Tour
Awards
- Mobil 4 Star
Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards
August 2008
Top 100 Hotels of the World
Condé Nast Traveler
January 2008
Gold List Worlds Best Places to Stay
Travel & Leisure – Top 500 Resorts
January 2008
Top 500 Worlds Best Hotels
Mobil 4 Star – Favorite Romantic Spa -The Post Ranch Spa at the Post Ranch Inn
February 11, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
The Post Ranch Spa
The Post Ranch Spa at the Post Ranch Inn
Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, California, Post Ranch Inn provides the ultimate accommodations for a romantic getaway for those seeking a luxurious escape for a honeymoon, anniversary, or a relaxing vacation.
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur Exhilerating New Rooms
Cliff house with dramatic ocean views
Cliff Houses – Pacific Suites – Peak Houses
Breathtaking Big Sur views on the south end
of our private paradise…
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur Spa Packages
Spa and Wellness Escape
The perfect indulgence to
relax and ease away tension…
The luxury resort’s organic architecture embraces the dramatic beauty of the Big Sur coastline. From here you can explore all that nature has to offer, or take a short drive to the picturesque towns of Monterey and Carmel.
Located off Highway One in Big Sur, this Small Luxury Hotel member is a sanctuary suited to all your needs. Rooms offer a rustic elegance with luxury and comfort. Relax by the pools and take in the views of the Ventana mountains, awaken your senses with an in-room massage, spa treatment, or daily yoga classes. Our award-winning Sierra Mar restaurant offers an awe-inspiring setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with stunning views of the Big Sur coast, perfect for a romantic dinner for two.While relaxing at Post Ranch Inn, we offer the most luxurious spa treatments to help ease away tension, relax muscles, and pamper you in every way possible.
Indulge yourself with a massage on your private deck or in your room… by yourself or with your partner.
Relax with a facial using the finest aromatherapy and natural botanicals.
Enjoy an early-morning yoga class with a private instructor in our Yurt perched beneath the Ventana Mountains.
Or, warm up while in the sun at our basking pool.
Our spa treatments are designed to relax and revitalize using the healing properties of nature. Begin your journey with a soothing spa treatment, an invigorating private guided hike, taking in a unsurpassed view of the Ventana Double Cones, or an energizing yoga class. Breathe deeply, walk softly, let go – harmonize your body and soul.
The Post Ranch Spa at the Post Ranch Inn Spa Video Tour
Awards
Rave Reviews and Awards
2009 Award for Excellence:
The Most Romantic HideawayCondé Nast Johansens, January 2009
2009 Tripadviser
Travelers Choice Awards
Top 10 Best for Romance
No. 6, United States2009 The World’s Best Hotels – T+L 500
No. 1 in Big Sur
Travel + Leisure
World’s Best Hotels – T+L 500
January 20092009 Gold List
World’s Best Places To Stay
721 Hotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesOverall score of 91.7Condé Nast Traveler
January, 2009
Forbes Traveler – The World’s Best Hotels 2008 World’s Best Hotels Award
Travel & Leisure – World’s Best Awards
#8 – Top 100 Hotels in Continental U.S. & Canada
#3 - Ten Greenest Accommodations in the World
TripAdvisor
More about our commitments to sustainable & responsible tourism.2008 Gold List
World’s Best 700 Hotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesOverall score of 91.9Condé Nast Traveler
January, 20082008 The World’s Best Hotels – T+L 500
No. 1 in Big Sur
Travel + Leisure
World’s Best Hotels – T+L 500
January 2008TripAdvisor
2008 Travelers’ Choice Award2008 Mobil Travel Guide 4-Star Awards
Post Ranch Inn; Hotel
Sierra Mar; Restaurant
Post Ranch Inn; Spa#1 Top 20 U.S. Resort Hideaway
#3 Top 20 U.S. ResortsAndrew Harper’s Hideaway Report,
September 2008 Special EditionDownload a pdf of
Harper’s Hideaway Report here
Concierge Best Resort – Mauna Lani Resort at Kalahuipua’a
February 11, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Mauna Lani Spa
Mauna Lani Resort at Kalahuipua’a
Get into the flow with magical, healing energies that can only be found in the Lava Love treatments at the Mauna Lani Spa, a uniquely Hawaiian retreat ranked one of the “World’s Best Spas” by Travel & Leisure magazine. Mauna Lani Spa is rated #1 in Hawaii and #3 in the US by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler (April 2008). The unique setting, wide array of treatments and genuine aloha spirit are just some of the reasons Mauna Lani received this prestigous accolade.
The Mauna Lani Salon has moved to a new location - adjacent to the Mauna Lani Spa. Relax with a pampering Spa treatment then visit the Salon for a pedicure, manicure or the latest hairstyle. Mauna Lani Salon offers an extensive menu of services.
Mauna Lani Resort at Kalahuipua’a Spa Video Tour
Awards
- 2009 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER Gold List, Best Places in the World to Stay Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is ranked in the Top 10 in Hawaii and #2 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Jan 2009
- 2009 TRAVEL + LEISURE – The World’s Best Hotels Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is ranked #2 on the Big Island and #8 in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure magazine’s T + L 500 List. Jan 2009
- 2009 GOLF WORLD TOP 50 2009 Reader’s Choice Award Golf World unveils its first “Best Golf Facilities in the Country.” Mauna Lani Resort is ranked in the Top 20 Hawaii Resorts and is #2 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Nov 2008
- 2008 CONDE NAST TRAVELER Top 100 Best in the World Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows moves up to #7 of the Top 20 Hawaii Resorts, and is rated #2 on the Big Island. Nov 2008
- 2008 SPA Annual Reader’s Choice Silver Sage Award Mauna Lani Spa is rated in the Top 4 Spas in Hawaii & the South Pacific Mauna Lani is #1 on the Big Island. Nov/Dec 2008
- 2008 SMART MEETINGS Platinum Choice Award Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows receives the Platinum Choice Award for high standards of service, quality and excellence in servicing the meeting industry. Nov 2008
- 2008 ANDREW HARPER Top 20 U.S. Resorts Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Resorts in Andrew Harper’s 27th Annual Survey of Sophisticated Travelers. Sept 2008
- 2008 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER Top100 Best in the World Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is ranked in the Top 20 Hawaii Resorts and #2 on the Big Island. Nov 2008
- 2008 TRAVEL + LEISURE World’s Best Awards Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is ranked #2 on the Big Island of Hawaii and #8 in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure. Aug 2008
Mobil 4 Star – Best Service – The Peninsula Spa, Beverly Hills
February 11, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
The Peninsula Spa, Beverly Hills
Relax your body and soothe your soul in the tranquil world of our Spa retreat on the roof garden of The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Voted No 1 for Service and No 2 for Treatments for Urban Spas In the United States by readers of Conde Nast Traveler. The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is the place to revitalize your mind, body and spirit In this haven of calm, with luxurious body treatments and sublime skincare.
The Peninsula Spa, Beverly Hills Spa Video Tour
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Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler
- Best Spa Service
- Best Spa Treatment for Urban Spa
