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NEW YORK, New York (NYSE) 16 January 2012
Cond? Nast Johansens, online luxury international travel by the most trusted name in travel publishing Cond? Nast Publications Ltd., today announced the winners of the Awards for Excellence 2012th The winners of these awards were chosen as the best properties in the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific islands. The full list of winners can be found below.
winners were selected from an exclusive collection of luxury boutique hotels, hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Islanders. The readers of the guide, guests and hotels in the Cond? Have Nast Johansens inspection team votes, contributed to the 2012 prices. The 2012 Excellence Awards cover 28 categories, including Most Excellent Hotel, Best Hotel, Most Excellent Eco Resort and more great romantic hideaway.
Lesley O? Malley-Keyes, Vice President and Editorial Director, The Americas, said:? Awards for Excellence winners represent the cream of the crop. Our readers are experienced and discerning travelers know what they want when they travel – exceptional accommodations, superior service and value. Cond? Nast Johansens recommends only properties that meet those specific needs.
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chic to celebrate now in its 30 year anniversary of the publication in Europe, has a loyal following, each property has been selected for their commitment to the highest standards of comfort, warmth unique personality, and service facilities and environment . Featured properties are approved for the recommendation of an annual inspection by one of our team of local experts. Only then was the Cond? Nast Mark of Excellence? Blackboard. This flag is a visible confirmation for more than nine million worldwide? S is the most demanding and experienced travelers.
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printed guide easy to use features color photographs of exteriors and interiors of the hotel, and details about facilities, prices and contact information -. everything a guest needs to make an informed decision about a reservation
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addition, the County of style? Nast Johansens website is an important part of the Cond? Nast Johansens experience, where users can search for hotels, resorts and places, and even book and contact the hotel directly.
Brand new 2012 is the innovative and
Download Cond? Nast Johansens iPad application with the entire collection of properties. Readers can also participate and find new ideas by the county? Nast Johansens social media sites Facebook and Twitter.
Winners of the Cond? Nast Johansens 2012 Awards for Excellence for the Americas are, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific region:
Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific
Most Excellent Resort:
Iceland Spice Beach Resort, Grenada
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Most Excellent Resort:
Cotton House, Mustique
Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
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Cap Juluca, Anguilla
Most Excellent Spa Resort:
Golf CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Anguilla
Most Excellent Eco Resort
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Palm Iceland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Most Excellent service:
Jade Mountain Anse Chastanet
, Santa Lucia
SOUTH AMERICA
Most Excellent Beach Hotel:
ins? lito boutique hotels, Brazil
Most Excellent Hotel:
Royal Palm Hotel, Gal? Payments, Ecuador
Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
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UXUA Casa Hotel, Brazil
Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Medical Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa, Brazil
Most Excellent Lodge:
Toca da Coruja, Brazil
Most Excellent Eco Resort
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Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru
Most Excellent service:
Nomads of the Seas, Chile
M? Xico AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Most Excellent Resort:
met? n Golf Resort Antigua, Guatemala
Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Ma? Anita’s Garden Hotel Restaurant & Spa, M? xico
Most Excellent Hotel:
Villa Maria Cristina, M? xico
Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
:
Victoria House, Belize
excellent beach hotel:
Imanta resorts in Punta Mita, M? xico
Most Excellent Lodge:
Belcamp Lodge, Belize (formerly Machaca Hill)
Most Excellent Eco Resort
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Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica
Most Excellent service:
house candles, M? xico
U. S. A. AND CANADA
Most Excellent Hotel:
The Hay-Adams, DC
excellence Ranch:
Triple Creek Ranch, MT
excellence Inn:
The Baker House 1650, New York
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Best Hotel:
Fifteen Beacon Hotel
, MA
Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
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Amangani, WY
Most Excellent Lodge:
Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, CO
Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Wickaninnish Inn, AC
Most Excellent Eco Resort
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Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, BC
Most Excellent service:
Harbor Hotel Boston, MA
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Cond? Nast Johansens international collection of guides are available in selected bookstores nationwide, including the 2012 Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas? The North and South America, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. The Guide website offers exclusive discounts http://www.condenastjohansens.com seasonal and free access to the international database of luxury accommodations. Consumers can buy the Cond? Condé Nast Johansens Guides by calling? Nast Johansens 1-800-564-7518 or via the online bookstore. Gift vouchers are available on the website.
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Cond? Nast Johansens international collection includes:
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Recommended Country Houses
, small hotels, inns and restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland
Recommended Hotels and Spas, Europe and the Mediterranean, the
Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas, The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific
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Recommended Luxury Spas
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