It’s that time of the year! Finalists have just been announced for our 3rd Annual Spa & Wellness Awards including the People’s Choice Awards.
Our expert panel of judges are busy working through all the amazing spa and wellness business nominations and now you can help decide on our People’s Choice Winners. The Wellness Categories for People’s Choice Awards this year are Best of…Wellness Product, Wellness Retreat, Wellness Centre, Hot or Thermal Springs, Bathhouse and Integrative Wellness Retreat.Â
Below we share the People’s Choice Awardees (previously Consumer Awards) from the past two years. So, who will be next? You can have your say by VOTING NOW via THIS LINK. Voting closes 5pm, Friday, 4th October 2024.
BEST RETREAT
GWINGANNA LIFESTYLE RETREAT (2023 Winner)
One of Australia’s most highly awarded and recognised health & wellbeing retreats, Gwinganna is an eco-tourism certified lifestyle retreat situated in the beautifully hinterlands of South East Queensland. Their offerings combine organic living, spa, movement and relaxation with delicious organic cuisine and vital wellness seminars in a dedicated low tech environment.
EDEN HEALTH RETREAT (2023 Runner Up)
Nestled deep within the breathtaking Gold Coast hinterland of Currumbin Valley, discover the magic of disconnecting from daily life and connecting with nature. Eden Health Retreat offers an unforgettable Five-Star luxury experience. A  place to relax and unwind, restore your health and reconnect with nature. The Eden Experience is a time for you to learn what you need to restore your health for long-lasting wellness.
BEST INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS RETREAT
KAMALAYA (2023 Winner)
Kamalaya Koh Samui is Thailand`s award-winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa resort. It’s a place where you can reconnect with your inner self and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit surrounded by nature, offering a unique approach to wellness which combines ancient Eastern healing traditions with Western medical research to achieve life-enhancing results.
TIA WELLNESS RESORT (2023 Runner Up)
TIA Wellness Resort blends authentic well-being with understated luxury, offering much more than just a relaxing escape by integrating progressive wellness into each stay. Situated on a stunning beachfront in Vietnam, TIA takes bold steps in helping guests break free from routine to explore their creative potential for a journey of self-discovery. Learn to upgrade your diets, breathe to regulate your system and move to better manage stress, returning home refreshed and renewed
BEST BATHING DESTINATION
PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS (2023 Winner)
Peninsula Hot Spring in Victoria is where natural thermal mineral waters flow into pools and private baths creating a coastal oasis and an idyllic place to rejuvenate. Experiences include thermal mineral pools, reflexology walk, Turkish hammam, sauna, cold plunge pools, hydrojet pool, aquatherapy pool, foot and hand baths, family pool and baby baths.
SOAK BATHHOUSE (2023 Runner Up)
Discover this modern Bathhouse that began in the heart of the Gold Coast, expanded to a rooftop in Brisbane, and soon to open in new locations across Australia. A communal bathhouse that offers relaxing experiences and rejuvenating services that are simple, accessible, and affordable. Enjoy mineral baths, hot spas, wood sauna, steam room, cold plunge, Infrared Sauna and relaxation areas along with massage and LED facial services.
WELLNESS PRODUCT
HAPPY BUM CO (2022 & 2023 Winner)
Happy Bum Co believe detoxification is the first step in the healing process and essential to improving your overall health. Detoxify, re-build & nurture your body from the inside out using our complete range of Happy Bum Co products. Always organic, ethically sourced, non-toxic and Australian owned and manufactured.
ENDOTA RETREAT (2023 Runner Up)
An immersive wellbeing experience online. Become an endota retreat member to access a virtual hub of wellbeing tools, skincare and gift cards, or join as a guest to sample a selection of wellness classes and recipes. Helping members to develop sustainable, self-care micro-rituals into their every day.
Have your say on who will be our winners this year by voting today via THIS LINK. Voting closes 5pm, Friday, 4th October 2024.
Part of the Spa & Wellness Industry? Then come and celebrate with us when we announce our winners this year in Byron Bay at The Crystalbrook Byron on Sunday Monday October 21st. All the details can be found HERE.
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