From stylish, ambient day spas to exotic destination retreats, the choices on where to go to soothe, detox and pamper yourself are endless. With so many spas situated around the globe, it is difficult to know which are the best, the better and the truly luxurious.
Travel bible Condé Nast Traveller has published their list of the top 25 spas in the world for 2010 as nominated by their readers. The 25 spas that made the list were chosen for their exceptional treatments and top class accommodation in breath-taking locations, and the winners were announced in London last week.
The spa that came out on top was the Thermes Marins Bali, Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali – an exotic destination overlooking the Indian Ocean that Condé Nast Traveller readers considered to be the best hotel spa to escape to and indulge in the spa’s luxurious treatments.
The winners of the Condé Nast Spa Awards 2010 are:
Thermes Marins Bali, Ayana Resort and Spa, (formerly The Ritz-Carlton), Bali, Indonesia: Regarded as the best spa in Asia and by Condé Nast Traveler readers as the top spa to visit.
Daniela Steiner Beauty Spa, Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa, Dolomites, Italy: Voted the best hotel spa in Continental Europe with exceptionally attentive therapists to cater to your individual needs.
COMO Shambhala Retreat, Cocoa Island, Maldives: Regarded to be the best hotel spa in Africa with second to none accommodation.
Culti Day Spa, Milan, Italy: A stylish and ambient place to pamper yourself when visiting Milan. It was also crowned winner of the Overseas Day Spa award.
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia: A relaxing getaway in the South Pacific well known for their first class service.
Oberoi Spa at Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas, India: A beautiful spa that was awarded second place in the Asia & the Indian Subcontinent Hotel Spa category.
SHA Wellness Clinic, nr Alicante, Spain: A popular wellness clinic rated highly for its treatments, cuisine and accommodation.
Pezula Spa, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knysna, South Africa: This exotic spa came second in the Africa, Middle East & Indian Ocean Hotel Spa category.
Six Senses Spa, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey: Voted one of the best hotel spas in Europe, Asia Minor & the Russian Federation Hotel.
Spa Solage, Solage Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA: Known to serve the best cuisine out of the Americas & Caribbean hotel spas.
Les Sources de Caudalie, Bordeaux, France: This spa has been praised for its facial treatments and top notch cuisine.
The Dorchester Spa, The Dorchester, London: This award winning UK hotel spa is known for its ambient and stylish design and facial treatments.
Amandari Spa, Amandari, Bali, Indonesia: This spa is considered to be one of the best spas to visit in the Asia & the Indian Subcontinent.
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives: Voted the third best hotel spa in Africa, Middle East & the Indian Ocean.
Anantara Spa, Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Koh Samui, Thailand: Considered to be the fourth best spa to visit in Asia & the Indian Subcontinent.
The Retreat Spa, InterContinental Aphrodite Hills, Paphos, Cyprus: Referred to as the third best hotel spa in Europe, Asia Minor & the Russian Federation.
The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, The Peninsula New York, USA: This spa is well known for wowing their clients with top notch body treatments.
Monart, County Wexford, Ireland: Rated highly for its facilities, this spa was considered to be one of the best overseas spa retreats.
The Spa by ESPA, One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives: A relaxing getaway rated as the fourth best spa in Africa, Middle East & the Indian Ocean.
Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland: This thermal and natural spa is rated highly for its medical facilities.
Calcot Spa, Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire: Regarded as one of the best hotel spas in the UK
Serenity Villa, Amanyara, Turks and Caicos Islands: Considered to be one of the best destination spas in the Americas & Caribbean.
The Spa by ESPA, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire: Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this spa has been rated one of the best hotel spas in the UK.
The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, The Peninsula Tokyo, Japan: This Japanese spa is rated one of the best hotel spas in Asia & the Indian Subcontinent.
Reef House Day Spa, The Sebel Reef House & Spa, Queensland, Australia: Considered to be one of the best hotel spas in Australasia & the South Pacific.
