Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain Ranked #3 in North America

Receiving 100 out of 100 points for its facilities and award-winning treatments, The Ritz-Carlton Spa also ranks at the top of the list among all 11 Arizona spas included in the poll. Spas named to the ranking are selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and are rated on their treatments, facilities and staffing, with overall scores used to determine final placement.

Liam Doyle, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, commented, “We are truly honored by this award and are grateful to our spa guests and to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. This ranking is a well-deserved tribute to the outstanding team of The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain, and to their warm, caring commitment to delivering an unforgettable Southwestern spa experience.”

Located between Phoenix and Tucson on 850 acres of lush high Sonoran desert, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain also has been ranked by TripAdvisor.com as one of the world's top ten relaxation spas. The expansive and luxurious sanctuary features 14 treatment rooms and 17,000 square feet of space offering full-service spa and salon treatments for skin, body, hair and nails. The spa's complete fitness center is complemented by a full offering of indoor and outdoor movement and fitness classes, including the resort's popular alfresco Yoga Breakfast experience. Among a broad array of treatments, the spa's signature Embracing Your Elements is unique and is inspired by the mystical influence of nature's elements: water, fire, earth, metal and wood. Embracing Your Elements is designed to restore individual balance and is one of the most in-demand experiences offered at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain.

A further highlight of the spa is its private serenity pool with tanning island, enhanced by a catered poolside cabana and day-bed experience. Healthful spa cuisine is offered daily at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, which also features a mindful, environmentally-respectful interior and exterior design paying homage to the high Sonoran Desert through the use of exquisite rocks, gems, woods, metals and other natural features of the Southwest. The spa's design has been acclaimed for its beauty and thoughtful integration into the resort's hauntingly-beautiful high-desert surroundings.

For spa reservations, please call 520-572-3000, or for room reservations at the resort, call 800-241-3333, visit https://www.ritzcarlton.com or contact a travel professional. Featured on the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, the 253-room Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain golf, spa and adventure resort is located on 850 acres in the high Sonoran Desert just north of Tucson and south of Phoenix, Arizona. It is home to the annual WGC Accenture Match Play Championship and is home to 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf, acclaimed dining and spa experiences, three swimming pools, a 235-foot water slide and a full roster of outdoor activities anchored by the family-friendly new Dove Mountain Rangers program for young travelers ages five to 12.

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