SKANEATELES, NY (September 18, 2008) SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa resource, has announced that Mirbeau Inn & Spa has been named among the top-10 best spas in the world for Best for Cuisine, Best for Romance, Best for Yoga and Best Spa Manager categories in its sixth annual SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards. Based on votes submitted by readers of SpaFinder publications, including Spafinder.com, the awards represent the most complete consumer assessment of the global spa market available today. Nearly 250,000 votes-a record for the Reader's Choice Awards-were cast for favorite spas by continent, country, region and across 25 categories. 
 
"We are pleased and proud to have received these prestigious awards," said Brent Truax, General Manager. "And we're thrilled for the recognition given to Chris Pulito, our Spa Director/Resort Manager. We have always believed that something truly special awaits our guests at Mirbeau. Mirbeau is the perfect romantic getaway and the perfect destination that we all need from time to time. In addition to our world class Spa, guests can savor the award winning cuisine of our Giverny Dining Room and relax in the simple elegance of our french-country atmosphere." 
 
To help spa consumers identify the best spas for their unique goals, SpaFinder asked its readers and web visitors to name their picks for the best spas in 25 specific categories - from "best accommodations" and "best cuisine," to "best for men" and "best urban hotel spa." New categories this year included "Best Spa Therapist" and "Best Spa Manager."  In all, ballots were cast for more than 1,500 different spa properties worldwide. Voters were asked to only cast ballots for stay spas they've personally visited within the past three years. 
 
Mirbeau Inn & Spa is a unique 34-room Spa Resort combining the amenities of a boutique country inn, world-class spa, nationally acclaimed fine dining Restaurant and all with the elegant comforts and residential feel of a wine country estate.  The Inn and Spa consist of buildings clustered around beautifully landscaped ponds and impressionist gardens. The exterior architecture, interior décor and landscape design are reminiscent of an old world French Country Estate. 

Spa Mirbeau offers a protected place of elegance and comfort. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed with highly experienced and caring professionals, Spa Mirbeau focuses on the richness of the surrounding Finger Lakes Region, with a balanced program of classic massage, body, and facial experiences.  Additional amenities include warm fireplaces in all treatment rooms, a tranquil Resting Area with warm foot massage pool and large cozy fireplace, the Aqua Terrace's hot pool, eucalyptus infused steam baths and saunas, aerobic exercise and weight room, and a motion and dance studio.  

Giverny, the resort's award winning restaurant, takes its inspiration from Claude Monet's French Country home with beamed ceilings and Provencal style table settings. Chef Edward Moro's impressionistic culinary style uses a special Tasting Menu to provide a unique dining experience fitting for any special occasion.

 
For reservations call  877-MIRBEAU (647-2328). Or online at www.mirbeau.com.