(AUSTIN, Texas) Oct. 7, 2025  – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, with The Fiske Group clients Palmaïa – The House Of AïA in Mexico's Riviera Maya honored as the #1 Destination Spa in the World and Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas named #1 Destination Spa in the United States for the second year in a row. Additionally, Mohonk Mountain House, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, is voted as the #3 Resort in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is designated as the #14 Resort in the South.

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgement of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.

Palmaïa – The House of AïA is a premier all-inclusive wellness spa and resort. This unique sanctuary, nestled between the jungle and the oceanfront, offers swim-up suites, a jungle spa, infinity pools, private terraces, and gourmet restaurants, putting plant-forward cuisine in the spotlight. Its focus on a “Gifting Lifestyle” ensures that many of its most authentic and transformative experiences, such as holistic wellness programs, sound ritual sessions, and more, are included in the stay. Palmaïa is more than a wellness resort, it is a space that invites travelers to maintain and enhance their holistic health while exploring new and exciting experiences. 

Meanwhile, nestled in Central Texas' legendary Hill Country along the shores of Lake Austin, Lake Austin Spa Resort is an all-inclusive, waterfront wellness escape. Open year-round, guests enjoy a variety of wellness experiences, including stand-up paddleboarding, lakeside yoga, cooking demonstrations, and mindfulness hikes, all designed to nurture both the mind and body. Three farm-fresh meals are served daily, featuring locally sourced ingredients that promote healthy and mindful eating.

The 25,000-square-foot LakeHouse Spa offers à la carte cutting-edge treatments combining Eastern and Western modalities, blending modern therapies with holistic practices. Signature experiences includeThe Regal by Valmont, a luxurious 135-minute facial, and Skin Test 2.0 - the only Comfort Zone Skin Analysis Scan offered in North America. Additionally, spa guests can relax by the outdoor Palm Pool, unwind in private cabanas, or participate in a robust schedule of fitness and wellness classes, all set in an intimate, nature-inspired atmosphere.

The 2025 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and will be celebrated in the November issue.  

For press inquiries, please contact Darlene Fiske at darlene@thefiskegroup.com. 

About Palmaïa – The House of AïA

Located in Riviera Maya, Palmaïa - The House of AïA is a premier all-inclusive wellness spa and resort. This unique sanctuary, nestled between the jungle and the oceanfront, offers swim-up suites, a jungle spa, infinity pools, private terraces, and gourmet restaurants. Its focus on a "Gifting Lifestyle" ensures that many of its most authentic and unique experiences are included in the stay, such as holistic wellness programs, sound ritual sessions, and more. Palmaïa invites travelers to maintain and enhance their holistic health while exploring new and exciting experiences.

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About Lake Austin Spa Resort
Rolling hills, tranquil waters, and genuine hospitality are just a little piece of the magic that makes up Lake Austin Spa Resort in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The award-winning wellness resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages that include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside or private garden guest rooms, three locally sourced gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness classes, boating and lake activities, curated wellness programs, and a selection of unique skin and body treatments in the 25,000-square foot LakeHouse Spa. Exclusive and rare experiences like the AquaStretch Myofascial underwater massage make Lake Austin Spa Resort the only wellness resort in the US to provide this specialized therapy. Plus, guests can choose from daily enriching workshops with world-class and expert speakers, artists, and authors for their minds and bodies.

For additional information, please call 800-847-5637 or visit www.lakeaustin.com. 

About Mohonk Mountain House

Mohonk Mountain House is a National Historic Landmark resort and Historic Hotel of America centrally located in New York State in the picturesque Hudson Valley, just 90 miles north of New York City and 220 miles west of Boston. Owned and operated by the Smiley Family since 1869, the resort has been a sought-after family destination for generations. Throughout Mohonk's storied history, it has been recognized by publications including Condé Nast Traveler (Gold List and Readers' Choice Awards), Travel + Leisure (World's Best Awards), and USA Today's 10Best (Best Historic Hotel, Best Family Resort). A champion of the environment and the Hudson Valley community, Mohonk maintains over 85 miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and offers earth-friendly activities and programs that preserve the land and educate guests about the surrounding environment. Mohonk also offers exquisite gardens, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice-skating pavilion, horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage rides, and a glacial-formed lake that is ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming. The award-winning spa features a menu of nature-inspired treatments, the outdoor Lakeview Summerhouse Treatment Room, an outdoor heated mineral pool, an indoor heated pool, a comprehensive fitness center, and yoga/motion studio.

Overnight rates at Mohonk Mountain House include historic accommodations, three meals, afternoon tea and cookies, and most resort activities. For additional information, please call 855.274.4020 or visit Mohonk.com. Connect with Mohonk: Facebook.com/Mohonk or Instagram @MohonkMountainHouse.

About The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina 

Pairing Southern hospitality and luxury amenities, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is located minutes away from Charleston's acclaimed historic district. Each guestroom features elegant décor and stunning views of Charleston's waterfront. The Beach Club was named one of Fodor's Best New Hotels in the World in 2016 and has enjoyed past honors as the #1 Resort in South Carolina and the #2 Resort in the South in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.