To quote the April 2004 issue of Cond� Nast Traveler magazine, �A new prizewinner has arrived: The Lake Austin Spa Resort, fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation shakes up the list with high scores for both Rooms and Diet/Cuisine.�

Lake Austin Spa Resort beat out top spas from North America to the Caribbean with the highest scores in accommodations and cuisine. The resort was among 47 properties chosen for the Top Spas awards in the April issue, and placed fifth in the Destination Spa category, marking the resort�s debut on the Top Five list.

The magazine highlights several of Executive Chef Terry Conlan�s dishes as its favorites: Smoked Duck and Apple Ravioli, Coconut Seviche, and Chocolate-Cappuccino Pudding Cake.

The completion of the new 25,000 square foot spa solidifies Lake Austin Spa Resort�s total metamorphosis into one of the country�s premier spa resorts. Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the rolling Hill Country outside Austin, Texas, the resort has been honored by Travel + Leisure as one of the �Top Ten Spas in North America,� one of Departures magazine�s �Top 25 Luxury Resorts in North America� and as a �Top Five Spa� by the Zagat Survey. Overnight packages start from $995 per person for two nights and are all inclusive of healthy spa cuisine, luxurious spa treatments, fitness classes and activities. For reservations and information, call 800-847-5637 or visit the website at www.lakeaustin.com.

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