Photo Slideshow: The Wellness Travel Awards Winners

Nov 21st, 2014

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Wellness tourism may be a $494 billion worldwide market, but it means different things to different people. The first Global Wellness Travel Awards allowed consumers to reveal their personal favorites in a variety of wellness categories. The awards honor destination spas, hotels, resorts and retreats around the world dedicated to offering experiences and environments that leave visitors healthier when they check out than when they checked in.

An elite panel of 26 travel and wellness industry journalists and experts nominated 373 locations for the awards; consumers across the globe then cast votes for for six Crystal Awards, 41 Country Awards and 18 Category Awards.

Take a look at some of the wellness stars in our slideshow of the Category Awards winners!

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Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Beautifying
Cal-A-Vie Health Spa
Vista, CA USA

Bestforfamilies Aulaniadisneyresort Spa

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Families
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Oahu, HI USA

Bestforgoingsolo Lakeaustinresort Spa

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Going Solo
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, TX USA

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Bestforhealthystaymindoutdoorculinary Girlfriend Miravalresort Spa

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Outdoor Adventure & Activities
Miraval Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for the Mind
Miraval Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for Culinary and Healthy Cuisine
Miraval Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for Girlfriend Getaways
Miraval Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ USA

Bestformedicalservices Cliniquelaprairie

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Medical Services
Clinique La Prairie
Clarens, Switzerland

Bestnewwellnesstravelproperty Salamanderresort Spa

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best New Wellness Travel Property
Salamander Resort & Spa
Middleburg, VA USA

Bestformineralorhotsprings Bluelagoon

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Mineral or Hot Springs
Blue Lagoon
Grindavík, Iceland

Bestforromance Miiamo

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Romance
Mii amo Spa
Sedona, AZ USA

Bestforweightlossmenfit Groups Canyonranch

Spa?nder Wellness, Inc.

Best for Men
Canyon Ranch
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for Groups, Meetings & Special Events
Canyon Ranch
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for Getting Fit
Canyon Ranch
Tucson, AZ USA

Best for Weight Loss and Nutrition
Canyon Ranch
Tucson, AZ USA

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