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Spa Magazine ranks Crystal Spa #1 Hotel/Resort Spa in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic & Midwest

Two premier spa publications honor Crystal Mountain with three awards.

THOMPSONVILLE
, MICH – The readers of Spa Magazine have honored Crystal Spa with a Silver Sage Award ranking it as the Top Hotel/Resort Spa in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. In addition, Crystal Spa has also received two awards for environmental practices including international recognition from SpaFinder.

This marks the second straight year the readers of Spa Magazine have recognized Crystal Spa with a Silver Sage Award in the Favorite Hotel/Resort Spas: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest category. In addition, Crystal Spa received a second Silver Sage Award as Favorite Green/Eco Spa. Each of this year’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Award honorees are currently featured in Spa Magazine’s Worldwide Guide 2011 and were honored in a ceremony during this week’s International Spa Association Conference in Washington D.C.

“To receive the top ranking among a list of spas that include the Waldorf-Astoria in New York and Hotel Hershey is an incredible honor,” says Chris MacInnes, chief operating officer of Crystal Mountain. “This recognition is truly a testament to the quality of our spa staff and management of which we are extremely proud.”

SpaFinder, recognized by Forbes and USA Today as the world’s premier online resource for spa travel, named Crystal Spa to its list of Ten Best Spas for Environmental Practices. The Midwest’s only LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) spa shares the SpaFinder honor with Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico), Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa and Gwinnganna Lifestyle Retreat  (Queensland, Australia) and Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa (Clonakilty, Ireland), among others. In 2009, Crystal Spa was named among SpaFinders Ten Best for Winter Sports.

Opened in January 2009, Crystal Spa has the distinction of being the Midwest’s only LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) spa facility and one of just eight in the nation. The 18,500 square-foot facility features 12 treatment rooms, including a dual treatment room and Vichy shower, meditation lounge, outdoor meditation garden with hot tub, locker rooms with infrared saunas and steam rooms, and a manicure and pedicure salon. In addition, the building includes a fitness center with the latest cardio- and strength-training equipment, motion studio, and an indoor pool and hot tub.

About SpaFinder:

The world’s largest spa media, marketing and gifting company, SpaFinder, Inc. connects millions of wellness-focused consumers with thousands of spas worldwide. SpaFinder’s media properties include the award-winning Spafinder.com, the Spa Enthusiast newsletter and the annual Global Spa and Wellness Directory. Voters were asked to only cast ballots for spas they’ve personally visited within the past three years. Founded in 1986, the privately held company is headquartered in Manhattan.

About Spa Magazine:

For more than 14 years, Spa magazine has offered readers a personal connection to the beauty, health, and wellness secrets of the world’s hottest spas. Spa publishes six bimonthly editions plus the award-winning Spa Worldwide Guide annual directory. Check out Spa online at www.spamagazine.com.

About Crystal Mountain:

Celebrating over 50 years, Crystal is a family-owned, four-season resort with 36 holes of championship golf, one of GOLF Magazine’s Top 25 Golf Schools in America, one-acre outdoor water playground, the Crystal Coaster, Michigan’s only alpine slide, lodging, dining, skiing, IACC-approved conference facilities and the award-winning Crystal Spa.

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Crystal Mountain – Ski Fitness Boot Camp

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa is offering Ski Fitness Boot Camps that will take your skiing performance to the next level — ski faster, better, stronger! Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up, followed by a ski-specific dry land training regime. Professional trainers will focus on improving your agility, strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and explosive power. Reach your fitness goals now — love snowsports even more!
Evening Boot Camps –  Tuesday, November 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 2011
Camp 1: Low to Moderate Intensity  |  6pm
Camp 2: Moderate to High Intensity  |  7pm
Mid-day Boot Camp –  Wednesday, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2011
Silver Skiing Fitness  |  1pm
Student Conditioning Camp –  November 17, 21, 28 & 30, 2011
10 participant maximum, offered at 5pm & 6pm
Space is limited. Sign-up at the Peak Fitness Center, 800.968.7686 ext. 7300.


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Evergreen Resort

Located on 327 beautiful acres outside the city of Cadillac, Evergreen Resort is home to two award-winning golf courses, various nature trails, 117 cozy guestrooms and much, much more. Best of all, there is always something to do at Evergreen, regardless of when you plan your visit.

Some resorts close their doors and hibernate through the winter, while others lose their appeal the moment the snow melts – but at Evergreen Resort we think differently. With miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, there is always a reason to relish in the outdoors. That’s why our resort stays open 365 days a year. We’re also surrounded by half a million acres of national forest, so guests are just minutes away from superb downhill skiing, fishing and lakeside beaches.

When you’re not out enjoying the wilderness or playing golf, there is plenty to do right here at the hotel. Two restaurants, an indoor pool and tennis courts are just a few of the great amenities at Evergreen Resort.

Dining at Evergreen Resort

From snowmobiling to mountain biking, it’s easy to work up an appetite at Evergreen Resort. That’s why we have two on-site restaurants to satisfy all your daily cravings.

Enjoy gourmet meals from Moscato Salmon and Wild Mushroom Pork Stir-fry, to Two-Handed Burgers in the Terrace Room or Curly’s Sports Pub.

Evergreen Resort (formerly McGuire’s Resort) is under new management

Evergreen Resort is under new management, a Michigan based hotel management company that is making a great impact on providing exceptional service and quality food to enhance the guest experience. That is hard to come by at competing resorts. Whether you’re a nature lover, a golf enthusiast or just want a memorable family vacation spot, you will find it all at Evergreen Resort.

Evergreen Resort
7880 S. Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
1-800-632-7302

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