Kurotel - Medical Longevity Center and Spa has been honored with a 2009 Spa Finder Readers' Choice "Crystal" Award for being named spa-goers' favorite spa in South America.

Based on over 360,000 votes submitted by readers of Spa Finder publications, the awards represent the most complete consumer assessment of the global spa market. Kurotel has also won the Best Spa for Weight Loss, among world's top-10 medical programs and Best Spa in Brazil.

The Crystal Award represents Spa Finder's most prestigious Readers' Choice distinction, as it's exclusively reserved for only one, top vote-getting spa in each of the six habitable continents across the globe. "With roughly 15,000 hotel, resort and destination spas operating worldwide today, for Kurotel to be singled out as the top spa in South America represents an extraordinary, historic achievement," said Spa Finder, Inc. President Susie Ellis.

Combining preventive wellness approach to lifestyle prescriptions, Kurotel features many innovative programmes such as the award winning weight loss, stress management, smoking cessation, optimal aging, healthy longevity, executive health, beauty and Kinder Kur, which offers an exceptional experience for mothers and their new born babies.

"I've been to many places in the world and Kurotel is the place whether I've found the peace that I didn't find anywhere else. My life has changed here. I'm a stronger, better and more relaxed person, with a positive view of life. I lost 12kg and won new self-confidence. Thank you for such memorable experience!" William Tuxford, England.

Kurotel celebrates its 27th anniversary still supporting its mission of helping people to achieve better health and a more fulfilling life. The Center has become a worldwide reference in health and has established a mark of excellence by achieving top honors in spa and travel awards. Part pampering spa and part state-of-the-art medical center, Kurotel uses the latest techniques and advancements in predictive and preventive medicine. Additional information can be found at www.kurotel.com.br