SpaFinder Identifies The Best Spas in The World

In addition to nations traditionally recognized by the Awards, ten new spa markets were added in 2010: Bulgaria, Chile, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Morocco, Portugal, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. New Category Awards include "Favorite Day Spa," "Best New Getaway Spa," "Favorite Spa Treatment" and "Favorite Spa Product Brand."

Based on votes submitted worldwide at SpaFinder's global websites and by readers of SpaFinder publications, Scotland's famous Gleneagles hotel took top honors in the UK for the first time; with readers raving about its incredible location, luxurious accommodation and great range of outdoor activities including golf, horseback riding and tennis.

"This year's winners clearly demonstrate that a new generation of spas, and many 'fresh faces,' are attracting and wowing global travelers even while some of the tried and true continue to inspire," said Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder. "Readers' Choice is unique among awards programs in that it reflects the real opinions of real-world spa-goers. And now that there are more than 15,000 hotel, resort and destination spas worldwide, whether the spa is a repeat or first-time winner, it's an extraordinary honor."

2010 Crystal Award Winners (Top Spas by Continent)

The Crystal Award (the ultimate Readers' Choice honor) recognizes the number-one spa on each continent.

Africa: One&Only Cape Town* (Cape Town, South Africa)

Asia: Ananda in the Himalayas* (Narendra Nagar, India)

Australia: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat (Queensland, Australia)

Europe: Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin* (Berlin, Germany)

North America: Golden Door* (California, United States)

South America: Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa (Gramado, Brazil)

2010 Country/Region Winners

Awards were given for the favorite spa in 35 countries/regions. In addition to the Crystal Award (continent) winners named above (also taking top honors in their country), here are spa-goers' global favorites:

Argentina: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

Austria: The Balance Resort*

Bulgaria: Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Canada: Ste. Anne's Country Inn and Spa

Caribbean: Parrot Cay* (Turks and Caicos)

Central America: Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort (Costa Rica)

Chile: The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

China (Hong Kong): Four Seasons Hotel*

China (Mainland): The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing*

Cyprus: Le Méridien Limassol Spa & Resort

The Czech Republic: Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Egypt: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria

France: Guerlain Spa at Trianon Palace Versailles

Greece: Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort

Hungary: Danubius Hotel Gellért

Indonesia: Conrad Bali*

Ireland: Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa*

Italy: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda*

Japan: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo*

Malaysia: Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

Maldives: One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

Mexico: Rancho La Puerta

Morocco: La Mamounia

The Philippines: The Farm at San Benito*

Portugal: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Russia: The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

Scandinavia: Blue Lagoon* (Iceland)

Singapore: Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore

South Pacific Islands: Four Seasons Resort and Spa Bora Bora*

Spain: SHA Wellness Clinic

Switzerland: VICTORIA-JUNGFRAU Grand Hotel & Spa

Thailand: Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa

Turkey: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

United Arab Emirates: Burj Al Arab

United Kingdom: The Gleneagles Hotel* (Scotland)

2010 Category Award Winners

Spas (and their specialties) have never been more diverse. To help consumers identify the best spa for their specific needs, SpaFinder readers also cast votes for their favorite spas across 31 unique categories, from "Best for Affordability" to "Best for Men" to "Best for Romance."

An asterisk (*) denotes a first-time winner in that awards category.

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