Acqualina's Award-Winning ESPA in Miami Beach Receives the 2010 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL. (November 24, 2010) – ESPA at Acqualina, South Florida's ultra-luxury beachfront spa retreat, has been recognized by SpaFinder, the foremost name in online spa travel, with the 2010 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award as one of the Top Ten Best Spas in the world both for Accommodations and Interior Design. ESPA at Acqualina in Miami Beach is the only hotel spa in South Florida chosen to receive this esteemed recognition by SpaFinder in 2010. Spa-goers cast a record number of votes in the eight-annual Awards, which are considered the most thorough and independent assessment of spas worldwide.

"We are so honored to be recognized by SpaFinder for this prestigious award," said Alla Kosik, Spa Director of ESPA at Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami on the Beach. "We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and hospitality for our clients and guests to ensure we provide them with most enjoyable, luxury experience possible."

"Winning a Readers' Choice Award is a remarkable achievement," said Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder, Inc. "Spa-goers are looking for a spa that offers their desired experience and helps them meet their specific goals. There are over 15,000 destination, resort and hotel spas around the world, and to be singled out by our readers is a tremendous honor."

Groundbreaking in design and cutting edge in spa expertise, the luxurious 20,000-square-foot, two-story ESPA at Acqualina Resort & Spa in Miami, FL South Florida provides guests with a tranquil sanctuary of exquisite excellence and relaxation. A true European spa experience unlike any other in the country, the ESPA experience is built on the classic European philosophy that a trip to the spa is a full-day journey into relaxation. In addition to the facility's 11 multi-functional treatment rooms, four spa treatment rooms, and a private spa suite for two, ESPA at Acqualina Resort & Spathe award-winning South Florida spa in Miami Beach also provides every guest with the chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoor terrace with a spa pool, heated jet pool, and Roman waterfall - all set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

Each ESPA treatment is a totally caring, personalized experience and the ultimate in luxury. ESPA's scientifically advanced natural skin care products are combined with progressive therapy techniques to deliver the most luxurious ancient and modern spa treatments with outstanding results. As innovators in skincare, ESPA brings the hotel spa guests the most effective treatment techniques from around the world, and then ensures that the benefits can be continued at home.

ABOUT ACQUALINA
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a place where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach and is the recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award for 2010 and Fodors' Choice Gold Award as one of the Best Hotels for Kids and Family for 2010. Located on 4.5 beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline, Acqualina features 188 residences and 97 impeccable guests rooms and suites, a 20,000 s.f. ESPA oceanfront hotel spa, two oceanfront restaurants including the acclaimed Il Mulino New York, three oceanfront swimming pools and an innovative marine biology-based AcquaMarine children's program. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is located at 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. For more information on Acqualina and the award-winning ESPA, please visit www.acqualina.com. For reservations, please call 305.918.6777 or 888.804.4338.