NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

Cond? Nast Johansens international luxury travel guide of the most trusted name in travel publishing, Cond? Nast Publications “, Ltd, today announced the winners of 2012 Awards for Excellence. The winners of these prestigious awards were chosen as top properties throughout the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. The full list of winners is included below.

winners were selected from an exclusive collection of luxury boutique hotels, inns and resorts throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific islands. Readers of guides, hotels and guest Cond? Nast Johansens inspection team contributed voice “awards for 2012. In 2012 Excellence Awards cover 28 categories, including best Best Resort Hotel, the best Eco Resort, and the best romantic Hideaway.

Lesley OMalley-Keyes, Vice President and Director of Publishing, Americas notes Awards for Excellence winners represent the best of the best. Our readers are discerning and experienced traveler who knows what they want when they travel extraordinary accommodations, excellent service and good value for money. Cond? Nast Johansens recommends only properties that meet these very specific standards.

chic Guides, now in its 30th year of publication in Europe celebrate loyal readers, each property selected for dedication to the highest standards of comfort, unique personality, warmth and service, impressive facilities and surroundings. Selected features approved for recommendation of an annual inspection by one of our team of local experts. Only then are assigned to Cond? Mark Nast Excellence plaque wall. This sign is visible confirmation of over nine million of the world’s most discerning and experienced traveler.

easier to use printed guide has a rich, full-color interior and exterior photos of the hotel, and details about facilities, prices and contact information – everything a guest needs to make an informed decision about booking

addition, the stylish Cond? Nast Johansens website is a central part of Cond? Nast Johansens experience where consumers can research hotels, spa centers, and even contact and book directly with the property.

Brand new for 2012 is an innovative and free download Cond? Nast Johansens iPad application, featuring the entire collection of properties. Readers can get involved and find the new proposal by Cond? Nast Johansens social media Facebook and Twitter.

winners of Cond? Nast Johansens 2012 Awards for Excellence, The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific are:

Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific

best resort:

Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada

best small resort:

Cotton House, Mustique

Best Romantic Hideaway:

Cap Juluca, Anguilla

best Spa Resort:

CuisinArt Resort Golf & Spa, Anguilla

best Eco Resort:

Palm Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

best service:

Jade Mountain at Anse Chastanet, St Lucia

SOUTH AMERICA

best Beach Hotel:

Ins? Boutique Hotel Lito, Brazil

Excellent hotel:

Royal Palm Hotel, Gal? Pagos, Ecuador

Best Romantic Hideaway:

Uxua Casa Hotel, Brazil

best Spa Hotel:

Kurotel Longevity Center and Medical Spa, Brazil

best Lodge:

Toca to Coruja, Brazil

best Eco Resort:

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru

best service:

nomads of the sea, Chile

M? Xico and Central America

best resort:

La Reuni? n Antigua Golf Resort, Guatemala

best Spa Hotel:

Las Ma? Anitas Hotel Garden Restaurant & Spa, M? Xico

Excellent hotel:

Villa Maria Cristina M? Xico

Best Romantic Hideaway:

Victoria House, Belize

best Beach Hotel:

Imanta Resorts Punta Mita, M? Xico

best Lodge:

Belcampo Lodge, Belize (formerly Machaca Hill)

best Eco Resort:

Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica

best service:

Casa Velas, M? Xico

U.S.A. AND CANADA

Excellent hotel:

Hay-Adams, DC

best Ranch:

Triple Creek Ranch, MT

Best Inn:

Baker House 1650, New York

best small hotel:

Fifteen Beacon Hotel, MA

Best Romantic Hideaway:

Amangani, WY

best Lodge:

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, CO

best Spa Hotel:

Wickaninnish Inn, BC

best Eco Resort:

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, BC

best service:

Boston Harbor Hotel, MA

of Cond? Nast Johansens international collection of guides are available in selected bookstores around the country, including the 2012 Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts and Spas The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific. Manual website http://www.condenastjohansens.com offers exclusive seasonal discounts and free access to international database of luxury accommodation. Users can buy Cond? Nast Johansens Guides by calling the Cond? Nast Johansens at 1-800-564-7518 or online bookstore. Gift vouchers are also available on the website

full Cond? Nast Johansens international collection includes:

Recommended Hotels and Spas Great Britain and Ireland

Recommended Country houses, small hotels, inns and restaurants, Great Britain and Ireland

Recommended Hotels & Spas Europe and Mediterranean

Featured Hotels, Inns, Spas, The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific

Recommended halls for conferences, meetings and special events

Recommended Luxury Spa

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