Trip Advisor Names The Lodge at Woodloch as Top Destination Spa for 2008

Hawely, PA., January 16, 2008.

Just announced, The Lodge at Woodloch has been named as one of the top ten spas in the world by Trip Advisor for 2008. TripAdvisor.com represents the world’s largest travel community and its awards are based on over ten million unbiased and honest traveler reviews.

“To be recognized as a top destination spa in the world by Trip Advisor is a real honor. Our guests are our best critics and everything we do at The Lodge at Woodloch is directed towards experiencing the finest luxury destination spa,” says owner John Lopis.

Surrounded by forest in northeast Pennsylvania’s lake region, The Lodge at Woodloch sits on 75-acres of private land, including a 15-acre lake, setting the ideal backdrop for personal awakening and rejuvenation. Just a few hours drive from major metropolitan areas New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., this luxury destination spa offers a revitalizing retreat including an abundance of outdoor activities, inspirational lifestyle seminars and fitness classes, organic spa cuisine and customized spa treatments in the resort’s 40,000-square-foot spa.

“The Lodge provides an oasis for personal awakening and renewal and our staff of practitioners, trainers and specialists ensure the best in treatments, fitness and personal growth,” says owner Ginny Lopis.

The first true luxury destination spa to open in more than ten years, The Lodge at Woodloch has received esteemed awards from an array of trusted industry experts including the 2007 Spa Finder Reader’s Choice Award in the areas of “Best in Cuisine”, “Best in Cooking Classes” and “Best in Mind, Body and Spirit”. Also making up the list; Travel + Leisure “Top 15 Destination Spas”, Condé Nast Traveler’s“Hot List”, Forbes.com “10 Most Luxurious Spas in the US” as well as Insiders’ Guide award for “100 Best Spas of the World”. Owners John and Ginny Lopis are also founding members of the International Spa Association (ISPA) and the recipients of one of the spa industry’s highest honors, the ISPA Visionary Award.

About The Lodge at Woodloch.

With its debut in June 2006, The Lodge at Woodloch is one of the finest full-service luxury destination spas in the U.S., offering complete spa programs, treatments, outdoor adventure activities, golf, classes and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment. Located on 75 wooded acres with a private lake in the Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, The Lodge provides an oasis for personal awakening and renewal just 2 ½ hours outside of New York City. The exclusive property, which features 58 luxury accommodations, a 40,000-square-foot spa and more, is owned and operated by John and Ginny Lopis of JGL, Inc., internationally recognized spa design and operations experts. Additional information and reservations are available toll-free at 1-866-953-8500 or on the Web site at www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com.

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