The winners of the second annual World Spa & Wellness Awards 2013 have been announced at en event at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane, London, UK.
The awards recognise destinations that set the standards, both in client service and care, and also in business management.
The winners, selected from across the globe, are deemed to offer exceptional facilities and treatments while 'going the extra mile', inspiring others in the industry with their business models.
This year the awards partnered with the charity Wellbeing of Women, which funds research into illnesses affecting women and babies.
The full list of winners in all 10 categories:
Destination Spa of the Year - Middle East
Sponsored by Elemis
Winner:
Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Hotel Spa of the Year - Middle East
Sponsored by Gharieni
Winner:
Shuiqi Spa and Fitness at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Spa of the Year - Africa
Winner:
One & Only Spa Cape Town, South Africa
Destination Spa of the Year - Asia and Australasia
Sponsored by Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
Winner:
Como Shambhala Estate, Bali
Hotel Spa of the Year - Asia and Australasia
Sponsored by Elemis
Winner:
The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Destination spa of the year - North and South America
Winner:
Lapinha Spa, Brazil
Hotel Spa of the Year - North and South America
Winner:
Spa Montage Laguna Beach, USA
Day Spa of the Year - Europe
Sponsored by Professional Spa and Wellness magazine
Winner:
Urban Spa Santander, Spain
Destination Spa of the Year - Europe
Sponsored by Thalgo
Winner:
Ayurveda Parkschlosschen Bad Wildstein in Traben-Trarbach, Germany
Hotel Spa of the year - Europe
Sponsored by Carita
Winner:
The Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at The Yeatman, Portugal
