Eau Spa at Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Wins Four SpaFinder 2012 Awards

The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach announced that SpaFinder® Wellness, the global spa and wellness resource, has named Eau Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach as winner of the prestigious 2012 Category Awards for an impressive four categories--Best Beach Spa, Best for Girlfriend Getaway & Bachelorettes, Best for Interior Design, and Best for Weddings. This recognition is given annually to the top-ten most-voted spas for this category by spa-goers across the world in SpaFinder Wellness' Readers' Choice Awards.

Once again, the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards tallied a record amount of votes globally – more than any other year in its 10-year history. As such, the Awards provide the most comprehensive consumer assessment of the global spa market available today, identifying spa-goers' favorite spas by continent, country/region and across 27 categories.

“Working your way to the top of a spa category with this level of competition is nothing short of an extraordinary feat,” noted Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder Wellness, Inc. “This Crystal Award salutes the hard work of the owners and staff of Eau Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, who achieved this honor together by delivering the highest level of services for every client, every day."



To celebrate the exceptional honor, The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach and Eau Spa are helping bathing beauties get beach beautiful with its overnight spa girls' getaway package ‘Beauty and the Beach'. The package, starting at only $449 USD per night, will include overnight accommodations in a guest room with large private balcony, beach canopy and $200 of Eau Spa dollars (spa credit) to spend per room, per night on Eau Spa treatments. Grab your BFF, SPF and bikini for a beach-y keen getaway!

When not splashing in the Atlantic or basking in the sun, guests can play with their $200 Eau Spa Dollars and enjoy the most luxurious, skin rejuvenating and perfecting treatments in Palm Beach. The Beauty and the Beach experience includes all day access to the Eau Spa's relaxation zone. Indulge with refreshing teas and unlimited mini cupcakes. Invigorate your spirit in the spectacular bath lounge equipped with rubber ducks, sauna, steam shower and oversized Jacuzzi. Spend the day in the magical water garden that lies at the heart of this spa wonderland with its reflecting pools, waterfalls and day beds - it is the perfect setting to escape the Florida sizzle.

Readers' Choice Awards are based on votes submitted worldwide at SpaFinder Wellness' global consumer websites (including SpaFinder.com) and by readers of SpaFinder Wellness digital publications. Voters were asked to cast ballots only for stay and day spas they've personally visited within the past three years.

Eau Spa is a 42,000 sq. ft. spa wonderland located at the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five diamond property The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Renowned for elevating the spa experience to an entirely new level, every touch has been carefully thought out to help the guests engage--perfect fusion of luxury, design, playfulness, indulgence, and overall fun for which Eau Spa is known. 12 of the 19 treatment rooms, have Garden Villas featuring private and peaceful outdoors. Master Skincare specialists present their personalization, immediate results and high touch luxury treatments. Leading skin care authority, Dr. Zein Obagi's newest product line, ZO Skin Health™, provides individualized skin care products that focus on prevention and maintenance. The specialized Kerastase salon at Eau Spa features six chairs, including a master chair for special occasions and weddings. Discover the baroque and beautiful Eau Spa and Salon where primping and personal attention are always in style. Previous 2011 SpaFinders' Readers Choice Awards include categories: Best Interior Design, Best in Luxury, Best for Accommodation, & Favorite Spa Professional. To learn more about Eau Spa, please visit www.eauspa.com.

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