The Best of the Best — Spas of America’s Top 50 Spas of 2009

New York, New York (PRWEB) January 7, 2010 -- The spa travel website Spas of America today announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Spas of 2009, based on consumer traffic on their website. “From the red rocks of southern Utah to the white sand beaches of Hawaii, this year’s list is a unique collection of resort, hotel and destination spa experiences,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.

Topping the list for 2009 is the recently re-branded Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Ivins, Utah. Set amidst the remarkable red rocks of southwestern Utah, the Biggest Loser Resort is categorized as a “destination spa,” offering an affordable, comprehensive health and fitness experience focusing on exercise, healthy nutrition and education.

Second place goes to 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post, a deluxe historic hotel set in charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Only minutes from Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a year-round destination offering a wide range of cultural, historical and recreational activities.

Rounding out the top three is the Homestead, situated in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. Built in 1892, the Homestead Spa is one of America’s most historic luxury spas, still fed by the original hot springs that have attracted travelers since the 1700s.

The complete list of all 50 spas can be viewed at: http://www.spasofamerica.com/lifestyle/wellness/top_50_spas_2009

Spas of America’s Top 50 Spas of 2009 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. The website’s audience is very targeted: 70% women; 80% United States/Canada; 25–65 years (35–55 core); $75K–$250K house hold income; leisure and business travelers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented. In addition to the U.S. and Canada, Spas of America draws spa travel consumers from Europe, Asia and South America. Over 750 spas are featured on the Spas of America website, and the Top 50 Spas of 2009 represents the top 7%.

The most popular searched regions in 2009 were California, Arizona, Florida, New York and Hawaii in the United States; and in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. The most popular spa experience searches were Destination, Beach, Mineral, Desert, City, Ocean, Country and Wine.

About Spas of America

Launched in 2005, Spas of America is the largest spa travel website, showcasing over 700 of the best resort, hotel and destination spas around the world. Spas of America supports the growth of Spa & Wellness travel by providing consumers with a beautiful, clean, easy-to-use online experience. The website empowers customers to search for spas by map, name, keyword, experience or geographic region. Find Spas of America online at http://www.spasofamerica.com and follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/spasofamerica.

For more information, please contact:

Craig Oliver

President

Spas of America

craig(at)spasofamerica(dot)com

888.688.7727

http://www.spasofamerica.com

Spas of America’s Top 50 Spas of 2009

1.    Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, Ivins, Utah

2.    100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

3.    The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia

4.    Living Waters Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California

5.    Abhasa Spa, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

6.    Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia

7.    Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas

8.    Wine & Roses, Lodi, California

9.    The Heartland Spa, Gilman, Illinois

10.    Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California

11.    Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico

12.    New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont

13.    Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

14.    Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

15.    Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia

16.    Red Mountain Spa, St. George, Utah

17.    Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California

18.    Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California

19.    Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

20.    Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York

21.    Spa Terra, Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa, California

22.    Health Spa Napa Valley, Inn at Southbridge, St. Helena, California

23.    Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia

24.    Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia

25.    Golden Door, Escondido, California

26.    Anara Spa, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Hawaii

27.    The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Carefree, Arizona

28.    Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan

29.    Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon, New Jersey

30.    Spa Avania, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort, Arizona

31.    Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas

32.    Amerispa, Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec

33.    Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, California

34.    Evensong Spa, Heidel House Resort, Green Lake, Wisconsin

35.    WildSpring Guest Habitat, Port Orford, Oregon

36.    Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, Virginia

37.    Le Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Ontario

38.    Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia

39.    Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach, California

40.    Stillwater Spa, Park Hyatt Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

41.    Las Balsas Relais & Chateaux, Gourmet Hotel & Spa, Argentina

42.    Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, Whistler, British Columbia

43.    The Tides Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

44.    Stevenswood Spa Resort, Littleriver, California

45.    Amerispa, Le Westin Resort & Spa, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

46.    Mandarin Oriental, New York City, New York

47.    The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

48.    Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec

49.    Mohegan Sun, Elemis Spa, Uncasville, Connecticut

50.    Moana Lani Spa, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

~ Google Analytics, January 1 – December 31, 2009

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