None — In their April issue, Conde Nast Traveler's announces results from their annual Readers Poll recognizing The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation as one of the Top Resort Spas in the United States. In fact, The Ritz-Carlton Spa landed in the Number Four spot on the publication's compendium of the best of the best.
"It is nothing short of a phenomenon," said Conde Nast Traveler Senior Assistant Editor Beata L. Santora. "Not since Roman emperors competed to build the most sumptuous baths …has the human body been so gloriously indulged, and in such magnificent places. "
Conde Nast Traveler's 2010 Spa Poll results were derived from their annual Readers' Choice Survey. 25,008 reader responses rated spas on each of three criteria: Spa Facilities, Spa Staff and Spa Treatments. The United States alone has more than 12,000 spas. Of these, just 100 resort facilities were recognized on the 2010 list.
What makes The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation different than others in the market? Their philosophy is founded in the belief that every spa treatment should provide rejuvenation and restorative experiences that are designed to enhance overall well-being. Guided by highly skilled and trained specialists, guests can choose from over 90 health and wellness treatments, many of which draw from the essential benefits of rosemary, pine, fir, geranium and other indigenous ingredients. The menu reflects a variety of traditional products such as hydrotherapy and mud masques, alongside innovative, non-traditional treatments such as bodywraps highlighting extracts of gemstones such as smithsonite and malachite. Another differentiating feature is the fact that they constantly work on new treatments and even improve the existing ones. They know that to be one of the best North American spas you need to offer the best treatments that are constantly evolving into what your customers need. Every Spa experience is enhanced by gracious personal attention and Southern hospitality, the hallmark of The Ritz-Carlton Lodge.
The free-standing 26,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa features 19 private treatment rooms including a couple's spa suite with royal tub, and two wet therapy rooms featuring unique Vichy Rain Shower systems. Elegant ladies' and gentlemen's relaxation lounges offer sauna, steam bath and whirlpool in a restful, private setting. Guests of the Spa are invited to take advantage of the grand, indoor lap pool and tranquil pool area, and order their favorite food and beverage selections to enjoy in the casual serenity of the Spa Café area or on the spa terrace. The Spa is complemented by a full-service salon and the resort's Wellness Center with advanced cardiovascular equipment, movement studio for Pilates and Yoga, fitness classes and personal trainers.
Signature Spa Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge include the Espresso Limón Slimming Body Wrap (a detoxifying and firming treatment that leaves the body feeling slimmer and smoother), and customized Up-to-Par Sports Therapy (a stretching-oriented massage that helps improve range of motion and ease sore muscles). Most popular treatments remain the Bamboo Lemongrass Body Polish (a zesty head to toe scrub and Vichy shower followed by a 50-minute lavender massage), 80-minute Ritz-Carlton Signature Customized Massage and 80-minute Classic European Signature Facial.
The AAA Five Diamond-rated Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is located just 75 miles east of Atlanta on the sparkling shores of Lake Oconee, Georgia's second largest lake. In addition to the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation, the 251-room Lodge offers 99 holes of golf designed by the greatest architects of the game, award-winning dining and exclusive Lodge adventures from fishing for large mouth bass to waterskiing or canoeing. For more information or reservations, call toll free (800) 241-3333, (706) 467-0600 or visit the resort's website at www.ritzcarltonlodge.com.