Friday, October 4, 2013

Olivia Newton-John's Gaia Retreat and Spa awarded top honors at 2013 World Travel Awards


Olivia Newton-John's Gaia Retreat & Spa was recently honored as “Australia's Leading Boutique Hotel” and “Australia's Leading Spa Resort” at the 2013 World Travel Awards - the most prestigious awards program in the travel industry worldwide, regarded as the 'Oscars of the Travel industry' by The Wall Street Journal.

"I am so thrilled that Gaia has received this prestigious award, it's truly an honor to be recognized,” says Olivia Newton-John, Gaia Director. “I'm so proud to share this with my fellow directors, Gregg, Ruth and Warwick, as well as our entire staff. Gaia has become my personal sanctuary and I am grateful for our wonderful healers and therapists - our family - who have all helped make our dream a reality by creating an unforgettable experience for our guests."

Olivia Newton-John's Gaia Retreat and Spa wins top honors at 2013 World Travel Awards
Olivia Newton-John with Gaia directors Warwick Evans, Ruth Kalnin and Gregg Cave.
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Since opening in 2005, Gaia has received numerous accolades and awards, gaining an impeccable reputation as a leading unique boutique Australian Spa experience. Some of the awards include: Conde Nast Traveller Readers Spa Award - 2008 Winner- "Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa - Australasia and South Pacific" and listed 17th in the world; Gourmet Travellers - 2011 Winner -"Best Health Retreat"; World Luxury Hotel Award - 2012 Winner "Country Best Luxury Destination Spa"; The Spa Traveller Awards 2012 - Winner - 'Readers Choice Ultimate Wellness Spa, -Australasia and South Pacific, Winner - ‘Best Spa Resort 2011 and 2012’, Winner 'Best Wellness Cuisine' 2011 and 2012; Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Winner of 2012, 2011, 2010 in the categories - "Best Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Australia" and "Best Relaxation & Spa Hotels in the South Pacific."

In addition to its numerous awards, Gaia is thrilled to announce the release of the long-awaited second cookbook, Gratitude, featuring recipes by Head Chef, Dan Trewartha. “Dan’s cooking skills and appreciation for organic foods and finer detail to flavoring is second to none,” says Gregg Cave. “We’re excited about Gratitude and what you can expect will live up to the recent London-based Spa Traveller awards received for “Best Spa Cuisine 2011 & 2012.”

For more information on Gaia Retreat and Spa, click here.

(via press release)

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