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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 7, 2010

The Best of the Best - Spas of America's Top 50 Spas of 2009

California, Arizona, Florida, New York and Hawaii top list of popular spa searches

(New York, New York) January 7, 2010 - The spa travel website, Spas of America, today announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Spas of 2009, based on consumer traffic on their website. "From the red rocks of southern Utah, to the white sand beaches of Hawaii, this year's list is a unique collection of resort, hotel and destination Spa experiences" says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.

Topping the list for 2009 is the recently re-branded Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Ivins, Utah. Set amidst the remarkable red rocks of southwestern Utah, the Biggest Loser Resort is categorized as a "destination spa," offering an affordable, comprehensive health and fitness experience focusing on exercise, healthy nutrition and education.

Second place goes to the 100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar and Post set in charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Only minutes from Niagara Falls, The 100 Fountain Spa is a year-round destination offering a wide range of cultural, historical and recreational activities.

Rounding out the top three is The Homestead, situated in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. Built in 1892, the Homestead Spa is one of America's most historic luxury spas, still fed by the original hot springs that have attracted travelers since the 1700s.

The complete list of all 50 spas can be viewed at:
[url]http://www.spasofamerica.com/lifestyle/wellness/top_50_spas_2009[/url]

Spas of America's Top 50 Spas of 2009 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America's audience is very targeted: 70% women; 80% US/Canada; 25-65 years (35-55 core); $75k-$250k HHI; leisure and business travelers; and health, wellness & lifestyle oriented. In addition to the U.S. and Canada, Spas of America draws spa travel consumers from Europe, Asia and South America. Over 750 spas are featured on the Spas of America website, and the Top 50 Spas of 2009 represents the top 7%.

The most popular searched regions in 2009 were California, Arizona, Florida, New York and Hawaii in the United States; and in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. The most popular spa experiences were: Destination, Beach, Mineral, Desert, City, Ocean, Country and Wine.

About Spas of America

Launched in 2005, Spas of America is the largest spa travel website, showcasing over 700 of the best resort, hotel and destination spas around the world. Spas of America supports the growth of Spa & Wellness travel by providing consumers with a beautiful, clean, easy-to-use online experience. The website empowers customers to search for spas by map, name, keyword, experience or geographic region. Find Spas of America online at [url]http://www.spasofamerica.com[/url] and follow on Twitter at [url]http://twitter.com/spasofamerica[/url].