2009 Silver Sage Winners: International Spas
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Check out our readers' favorite international spas. Browse through the whole list or jump to your favorite part of the world by clicking on the links below.
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Canada Host of the 2010 Winter Games, our neighbor to the north is already a gold medal spa destination: Unsurpassed natural beauty and provincial ambience pair with Old World therapies and state-of-the-art amenities throughout the country's spas. In the land of the maple leaf, these are your favorite places to go. - Ste. Anne's Spa (Grafton, Ontario, Canada), (888) 346-6772
- Willow Stream, the spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Banff Springs (Banff, Alberta, Canada), (888) 441-1414
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Whistler, Four Seasons Resort Whistler (Whistler, British Columbia, Canada), (604) 966-2620
- Vida Spa, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Whistler, British Columbia, Canada), (800) 441-1414
- Santé Spa at Bear Mountain, The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada), (888) 533-2327
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Mexico A resurgence of tourism and incredible travel deals have Mexico primed to pamper—a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed. According to the votes, these resort spas on both the Baja and Yucatan peninsulas hold your passport to south-of-the-border bliss. - Paz Spa, Cabo Azul Resort (San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico), (877) 216-2226
- Armonia Spa, Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat & Spa (Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico), (800) 990-8250
- JW Marriott Cancun Spa, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico), +(52) 9988489600
- The Spa at Esperanza, Esperanza, an Auberge Resort (Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico), (866) 311-2226
- Spa Aqua, Aqua Cancun (Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico), +(52) 9988817626
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Caribbean Cerulean seas, talcum-like beaches, and cultural diversity make the Caribbean islands a timeless playground for the senses. Fortunately, every day is recess at your favorite nurturing centers, which feature local ingredients, ethereal design, and outdoor treatments enhanced by the gentle touch of the trade winds. - Mandara Spa Atlantis, Atlantis, Paradise Island (Paradise Island, Bahamas), +(971) 44262010
- Silver Rain, a La Prairie spa at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands), (345) 943-9000
- Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon, Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica), (888) 830-5974
- The Self Centre, Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands), (340) 776-6111
- The Caves Aveda Concept Spa, The Caves (Negril, Jamaica), (800) 688-7678
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Southeast Asia The scattered islands in this region provide so many sensory delights, it's hard to know where to begin. But you found focus in your choice of spa locations. Though Singapore got top billing, Thailand took all but one of the other favored spots—including two that tied for fourth. - Remède Spa, The St. Regis Singapore (Singapore), +(65) 65066888
- Mandara Spa, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand), +(66) 7638000
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay (Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia), +(62) 361701010
- Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket (Cherngtalay, Phuket, Thailand), +(66) 76324374
- Six Senses Destination Spa—Phuket (Tambol Paklok, Phuket, Thailand), (800) 591-7480
- The Oriental Spa, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand), +(66) 26599000
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Asian Subcontinent Spa destinations don't get more exotic—or more challenging to get to—than those on the Asian subcontinent. The adventurous among you seem to travel in similar circles, as only 63 votes separated your five favorites, dispersed between India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. - Quan Spa, JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai (Maharashtra, India), +(91) 2266933000
- Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru (North Male Atoll, Maldives), +(960) 6643147
- The Oberoi Spa, Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas—An Oberoi Resort (Himachal Pradesh, India), +(91) 1772648585
- Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort (Weligama, Sri Lanka), +(94) 342276036
- One&Only Spa by Espa, One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives (North Male Atoll, Maldives), +(960) 6648800
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Far East Although insular by nature, the Far East is opening up. Still basking in the success of 2008's Olympic Games, China continues to surprise and mesmerize. Four of your five faves are under its flag. - The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (Beijing), +(86) 1059088958
- Heavenly Spa by Westin, The Westin Beijing Financial Street (Beijing), +(86) 1066068866
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (Hong Kong), +(852) 31968888
- The Mandarin Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (Hong Kong), +(852) 25220111
- The Peninsula Spa by Espa, The Peninsula Tokyo (Tokyo), +(81) 362702288
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Central/South America The importance of preservation has been learned by many Central and South American nations in recent years, as evidenced by an ever-increasing number of national parks. In this atmosphere of renewal, spas continue to flourish. One each in Peru and Belize made your honor roll, but Costa Rica was the valedictorian of votes. - The Sunset Spa, Turtle Inn (Placencia, Belize), (501) 523-3244
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo (Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica), +(506) 26960000
- JW Marriott Guanacaste Spa, JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa (Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica), +(506) 22019300
- The Grand Spa, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort (Arenal, Alajuela, Costa Rica), (877) 277-8291
- Unu Spa, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Cusco, Peru), +(51) 16100404
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Africa/Middle East In these parts of the world, which have recently undergone dramatic transformations, a vibrant spa scene now complements an overarching quest for balance. Your preferences ranged from South Africa's safari chic to Dubai's desert opulence, but when crowning the sultan of spas you looked to the Red Sea in Egypt. - The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh (Red Sea, Egypt), +(20) 653440777
- The Spa at Bushmans Kloof, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat (Cederberg Mountains, South Africa), +(27) 0214811860
- The Spa at Cape Grace, Cape Grace (Cape Town, South Africa), +(27) 214107100
- The Atlantis Spa, Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai, United Arab Emirates), +(971) 44262010
- Willow Stream Spa, The Fairmont Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates), (888) 363-5055
Favorite Resort/Hotel Spas
Europe The birthplace of spa culture, Europe is steeped in ancient bathing traditions and remains the ultimate pilgrimage for any devotee of hydrotherapy and wellness. Three of your five Old World oases are in the Renaissance region of Tuscany and were only four votes apart. - The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris), +(33) 149527100
- Adler Spa, Adler Thermae Spa Resort (San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy), +(39) 0577889000
- Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort (San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany, Italy), +(39) 057857241
- Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort (Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy), +(39) 0564600111
- Espa at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt (Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland), +(353) 12748888
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