Orlando Spa Receives Coveted Mobil "Four-Star Rating"

One of the nations top spas, according to a new Mobil Travel guidebook, is Kissimmees Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms Resort. The Orlando-area spa, which is related to the internationally famous Canyon Ranch health resorts in Tuscon and Massachusetts, received four stars, the highest rating in Florida. For the first time ever, Mobil Travel Guide has taken its 45-year-old star rating system into the hotel and resort spa arena. Anonymous inspectors rated spas across North America from the perspective of the "average traveler."

KISSIMMEE, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2004 --Mobil Travel Guide announced today that Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms has received the coveted Mobil four stars. The rating -- the highest attained in Florida -- will appear in a new guidebook titled America's Best Hotel & Resort Spas.

For the first time ever, Mobil Travel Guide has taken its 45-year-old star rating system into the hotel and resort spa arena. Anonymous inspectors rated spas across North America from the perspective of the "average traveler." The book recommends 48 of the best hotel spas inspected.

This is certainly a feather in our cap," said John Caparella, Gaylord Palms general manager. We are reminded by our guests time and time again that the world-class services of Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms are second to none."

Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers the most extensive menu of treatments and services in Orlando and is one of the many world-class amenities offered at the 63-acre, 1,406-room Gaylord Palms Resort. The facility incorporates spa and salon services in addition to a wellness and fitness center.

This rejuvenating health and wellness retreat is an oasis for guests from around the world who visit the resort for business or pleasure, as well as convention attendees, their spouses, and Central Florida residents.

Canyon Ranch enjoys a worldwide reputation for its vacations devoted to healthy living. Canyon Ranch SpaClub offers a rich sampling of the programs and services that have made Canyon Ranch the overwhelming choice for best spa according to readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler and Departures magazines. Florida Monthly magazine recently named the SpaClub facility the Best Spa in Florida." It also topped the list of Americas Best Mens Spa Treatments," from the editors of CitySearch.

A true haven of tranquility in a city of theme park hustle and bustle, Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms is known for its unique approach to healthy living education and awareness. Therapists and Canyon Ranch staff professionals undergo a training program unsurpassed by other spa companies.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms is available to resort guests, local residents, and all Central Florida visitors. It features:

●    Twenty-five state-of-the-art massage, body and skin-care treatment rooms -- offering the most extensive menu of services in Central Florida.

● Canyon Ranch signature treatments -- including the 80-minute Canyon Stone Massage, the popular Mango Sugar Glo conditioning body scrub, the Endless Energy Pedicure, the 80-minute Canyon Ranch Sports Massage, and Euphoria, a indulgent 100-minute conditioning massage and body treatment.
   
●   Separate men's and women's lounges and locker rooms -- each featuring steam and sauna rooms, and the most desirable spa amenities.

●    Canyon Ranch Co-Ed Tea and Relaxation Room -- offering a variety of herbal teas, fresh fruit and lavender-infused aromatherapy face clothes in a comfortable, peaceful setting.

●    Canyon Ranch Salon -- offering an extensive menu of salon services for men and women.

●    Canyon Ranch Fitness Center -- featuring more than 20 cardio-vascular and weight training machines in a comprehensive 4,000-square-foot facility. Certified fitness instructors conduct daily group and private fitness classes, including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Stretch Circuit. Water aerobics are conducted at the outdoor pool. Nutrition consultations and wellness services also are available.

●    Canyon Ranch Living Essentials Spa Boutique -- offering products used during Canyon Ranch treatments and services, including a new line of Canyon Ranch-branded skin care products.

In addition, Gaylord Palms resort amenities, including swimming pools, relaxation cabanas, acclaimed Florida-themed restaurants, and on-site childcare at La Petite Academy Kids Station, are available for guests of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. Canyon Ranch spa cuisine also can be delivered to the SpaClub as part of the resort's in-room dining menu.

About Mobil Travel Guide
Since its founding in 1958, Mobil Travel Guide has served as an advocate for travelers seeking knowledge about hotels, restaurants, and places to visit. Based on an objective process, recommendations are made to consumers that enhance the quality and value of their domestic travel experiences. Hoteliers, restaurateurs, and industry observers favorably regard the rigor of Mobil Travel Guides inspection program and understand both the prestige and benefits attendant to receiving a Mobil Star rating. For more information, visit www.mobiltravelguide.com

About Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch Health Resorts are award-winning vacation destinations dedicated to healthy living. Guests enjoy a full array of indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, including hiking and biking programs; luxurious spa and beauty treatments; nutritious gourmet dining; and private consultations and workshops with medical and wellness experts.

Mel and Enid Zuckerman founded the original Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona in 1979. Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires Health Resort opened in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1989. Canyon Ranch SpaClub, a 69,000 square-foot health spa, wellness and fitness facility opened at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999. This year, a Canyon Ranch SpaClub was opened on board the Queen Mary 2. The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Gaylord Palms opened in 2002. For more information, visit www.canyonranch.com.

About Gaylord Palms
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities -- all in one place. The award-winning Gaylord Palms is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordpalms.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com.

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[Editors Contact: Keith Salwoski, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 407-586-0315

[Guest Contact: Canyon Ranch SpaClub, 407-586-2051