The spa travel website Spas of America today announced its annual ranking of the Top 100 Spas of the past year, based on consumer behavior on its popular website.
“Spas offering escape, rejuvenation and wellness in beautiful outdoor settings continue to prove popular with spa consumers,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Only three spas in our top 30 were City spa experiences, while consumers were drawn to discover Destination, Country, Wine, Beach and Ocean experiences.”
Topping the list for 2011 is the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Ivins, Utah. Set amid the stunning red rocks of southwestern Utah, the Biggest Loser Resort is a “destination spa,” offering an affordable, comprehensive health and fitness experience focusing on exercise, nutrition and education.
Second place, and the most popular Canadian spa, is the 100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar and Post, set in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Only minutes from Niagara Falls, the 100 Fountain Spa is a year-round destination offering a wide range of cultural, historical and recreational activities.
Virginia’s The Homestead placed third on the list of top 100 spas. Set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains and 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.
Fourth place and the most popular Beach spa experience went to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Abhasa Spa. Situated on 10 acres of prime Waikiki beachfront on the south shore of Oahu Island, the Royal Hawaiian is a popular beach spa escape.
Fifth place for 2011, and the most popular spa in the Midwest, is Wisconsin's Aspira Spa at The Osthoff Resort. Nestled on the shores of a lake considered sacred by Native Americans, Aspira Spa offers a holistic treatment philosophy that promises balance, peace and harmony.
The complete list of all 100 spas can be viewed at: http://www.spasofamerica.com/lifestyle/wellness/spas_of_america_top_100_...
The Top 100 Spas of 2011 includes 67 spas in the United States, 30 spas in Canada, and one spa each from Mexico, Costa Rica and Italy.
Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2011 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is very targeted: 70% women; 80% United States/Canada; 25 to 65 years; $75k to $250k HHI; leisure and business travelers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented. In addition to the US and Canada, Spas of America draws spa travel consumers from Europe, Asia and South America.
Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2011
1. Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, Ivins, Utah
2. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
3. The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
4. Abhasa Spa, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki, Hawaii
5. Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
6. Wine & Roses, Lodi, California
7. Red Mountain Spa, St. George, Utah
8. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
9. The Heartland Spa, Gilman, Illinois
10. W Hoboken, Bliss Spa, Hoboken, New Jersey
11. Balnea Spa, Bromont-sur-le-lac, Quebec
12. Halele‘a Spa, The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, Hawaii
13. Drift Spa, Blackrock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, British Columbia
14. Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas
15. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
16. The Spa at Paradise Point, San Diego, California
17. W Chicago Lakeshore, Bliss Spa, Chicago, Illinois
18. New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont
19. Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon, New Jersey
20. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California
21. Health Spa Napa Valley, Inn at Southbridge, St. Helena, California
22. La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California
23. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California
24. ESPA, Acqualina Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
25. The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Carefree, Arizona
26. The Westin Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama
27. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
28. W New York—Times Square, New York, New York
29. The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
30. Amerispa, Westin Tremblant, Mont Tremblant, Quebec
31. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
32. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
33. Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
34. Golden Door, Escondido, California
35. Chi Spa, Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
36. Arlington Hotel & Spa, Little Rock, Arkansas
37. Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
38. Temple Gardens Resort & Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
39. Spa Terra, Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa, California
40. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia
41. eforea spa, Hilton Short Hills, Short Hills, New Jersey
42. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
43. Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia
44. Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
45. Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York
46. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
47. Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
48. Biggest Loser Resort, Malibu, California
49. Kohler Waters Spa, Burr Ridge, Illinois
50. Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
51. Evensong Spa, Heidel House Resort, Green Lake, Wisconsin
52. Amerispa, Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec
53. Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
54. Aqua Spa, The Delano, Miami Beach, Florida
55. Immerse Spa, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
56. Eau Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
57. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
58. The Cloister Spa, Sea Island Resorts, Sea island, North Carolina
59. Le Nordik Nature Spa, Old Chelsea, Quebec
60. Euro Spa, St-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, Quebec
61. Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, Virginia
62. Amara Resort & Spa, Sedona, Arizona
63. Ballantyne Resort Hotel & Spa, Charlotte, North Carolina
64. Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia
65. Traverse Spa, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Michigan
66. Mountain View Grand Hotel, Whitefield, Massachusetts
67. ESPA, Peninsula Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
68. Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, South Carolina
69. Canyon Ranch Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
70. Relache Spa at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee
71. Scandinave Spa, Whistler, British Columbia
72. Moana Lani Spa, Moana Surfrider, Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki, Hawaii
73. Echo Valley Ranch, Clinton, British Columbia
74. Serenity Spa by the Falls, Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario
75. Agave Spa, The Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
76. Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells, California
77. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia
78. Woodlands Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country, Texas
79. Relache Spa, Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland
80. Adolf Becker Spa, The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
81. Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York
82. Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania
83. Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel, Equinox Spa, Los Angeles, California
84. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta
85. Green Valley Resort & Spa, St. George, Utah
86. ESPA, Castello Del Nero, Florence, Italy
87. Scandinave les Baines Vieux-Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
88. Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec
89. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta
90. Spa Avania, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort, Arizona
91. Flowering Almond Spa, The Founders Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia
92. Canyon Ranch, Lenox, Massachusetts
93. Clay Spa, New York City, New York
94. Elemis Spa, Mohegan Sun Resort & Spa, Uncasville, Connecticut
95. Spa InterContinental Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
96. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
97. Sante Spa Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
98. Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara, California
99. Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, Alabama
100. Ofuro Spa, Morin-Heights, Quebec
Source: Google Analytics, January 1 – December 31, 2011
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