NEW YORK, June 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a 2012 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor®, reinforcing its place as an award winning luxury resort among both travelers and the travel industry. The award, which is based on travelers' praise and 5-star ratings of the property, marks yet another prestigious achievement for the resort.
TripAdvisor's Certificates of Excellence, which honor overall excellence in hospitality, are only given to about 10% of TripAdvisor accommodations. Earlier this year, Namale was recognized in TripAdvisor's 2012 Travelers' Choice awards, being named one of the Top 25 Hotels in the South Pacific and in the Top 5 for Relaxation & Spa Hotels in the South Pacific. Namale was also named the Best Hotel for Romance in the South Pacific in TripAdvisor's 2011 awards.
TripAdvisor is not the only one to have recognized Namale recently. The resort was also named in Spa Magazine's 2011 Silver Sage Reader's Choice Awards and one of the Top 50 Most Romantic Places on Earth by Luxury Magazine.
Namale, Fiji's #1 all-inclusive resort and spa, is located in Savusavu, nestled between the lush greenery of the rainforest and the magic of the pristine Koro Sea. Surrounded by beautiful hibiscus and towering palms, the idyllic backdrop provides guests with a feeling of total bliss and ignites all senses with romance and tranquility.
Namale's world-class, award-winning spa – constructed from native palm wood, rock and palm thatch and decorated with native flora, exposed beams, and walls of windows showcasing the sea – affords guests a relaxing place to soothe both their minds and bodies. For the more adventurous travelers, Namale offers a number of different activities including vigorous hikes through the rainforest, biking to some of the most lavish waterfalls and a host of water sports designed to open your eyes to the colorful world beneath the sea. With so many luxurious amenities at their fingertips, guests can truly indulge in the best of both worlds.
For more information on Namale, please visit www.namalefiji.com.
For the complete 2012 Travelers' Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice
About Namale
Namale is the getaway for romance, relaxation, pampering and a spiritual renewal. Located on the edge of the Koro Sea in Savusavu, Fiji, the award-winning, five-star resort and spa has received numerous accolades, including One of the 50 Most Romantic Places on Earth by Luxury Magazine and 2010 World Travel Award as Fiji's leading Spa Resort. The 525 acre resort and spa boasts 19 unique villas and bures, a world-class spa that merges ancient wisdoms with the knowledge of modern medical sciences and research to create a generous variety of activities.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRIP) manages and operates websites under 18 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 65 million unique monthly visitors**. TripAdvisor's travel media brands include: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, and www.kuxun.cn.
Namale PR Contact
Ashley Julian
646.797.2041
ajulian@kruppnyc.com
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