SpaFinder Announces 2008 Readers' Choice Award Winners'

Sep 17th, 2008

Cathy Christensen

SpaFinder magazine released its 2008 Readers' Choice winners. As determined by the readers of SpaFinder, the list includes Crystal Award winners, labeling one spa the best on its continent. Also listed are the 27 top spas in a list of countries or regions, as well as the best spas in a variety of categories. Following are the winners of the Crystal Awards. The complete list on SpaFinder's Web site

Favorite Spa in Africa: Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa
Favorite Spa in Asia: The Peninsula Hong Kong
Favorite Spa in Australia: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Favorite Spa in Europe: Brenner's Park Hotel and Spa
Favorite Spa in North America: Rancho la Puerta
Favorite Spa in South America: El Alvear Palace

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