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Killington, VT – February 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / New Life Hiking Spa was recently named the number one spa and wellness experience in 2017 by Spas of America. It is the fourth time New Life has been listed in the #1 spot and is one of the most established destination spas on the list.

New Life Hiking Spa was founded 40 years ago in the Green Mountains of Vermont when health and fitness retreats were just beginning. Founded by Jimmy LeSage, M.S. in 1978, New Life Hiking Spa has been considered one of the pioneer wellness retreats that shaped the spa and wellness tourism industry to what it is today. Mr. LeSage is the author of “40 Years of Authentic Wellness” and is still actively involved with New Life Hiking Spa to this day.

New Life Hiking Spa spent many decades on Killington Mountain at the Inn of the Six Mountains. The property was acquired by Innisfree Hotels in 2014 and New Life operated for the past three seasons at a nearby hotel. Just in time for the 40th anniversary, New Life Hiking Spa will return to its Killington location. A major renovation has taken place over the past few years and this beautiful hotel is now the Killington Mountain Lodge.

“We’re very proud to announce New Life Hiking Spa was Spas of America’s #1 spa and wellness experience in 2017,” says Craig Oliver, president of Spas of America. “New Life’s formula for creating a comfortable, rewarding, affordable and exciting health experience is a favorite with health and fitness consumers across North America. For 2018, we anticipate the New Life Hiking Spa experience will only improve, with a move to the newly renovated Killington Mountain Lodge.”

New Life Hiking Spa’s 2018 season will run from May 17 – October 1. It offers a 21-night extended-stay wellness retreat, an 11-night weight loss retreat, a 5-10 night jump start vacation and a 2-4 night mini-wellness getaway. Reservations are now being accepted for the upcoming season.

All-inclusive packages include a private room with a private bath, guided hikes along the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, three freshly prepared meals a day, all fitness and yoga classes, wellness lectures and one massage for each three-night stay.

In addition to New Life Hiking Spa’s #1 ranking on the Spas of America list for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, New Life was listed as the #1 Destination Spa in America for the 2016 Travel + Leisure Magazine Awards and USA Today’s 10 Best Health & Wellness Vacations for 2016 & 2017.

About New Life Hiking Spa
New Life Hiking Spa’s mission for the past four decades has been to give guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vacation that offers complete wellness programming and the tools to continue on a healthy path once they return home. Authentic, affordable and all-inclusive, New Life Hiking Spa is one of the country’s original wellness retreats. Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, New Life is open for 20 weeks a year when hiking is at its peak in the Killington Region. Three levels of hiking are offered each day to accommodate all guests’ fitness levels. More information can be found at www.newlifehikingspa.com.

About Innisfree Hotels
For more than three decades, Innisfree Hotels has expertly managed and developed dozens of hotels in partnership with many of the world’s most recognized hotel brands. Today, the company owns or manages 2,935 hotel rooms, with approximately 2,000 employees. Innisfree is the largest beachfront hotel owner-operator on the Gulf Coast, with 14 Gulf front properties totaling 2,128 rooms. Innisfree is a triple bottom line company, measuring success not only in profits, but also through its impact on people and the planet. To these ends, Innisfree strives to promote a culture of responsibility and service to humanity. A value-driven corporate culture enables the company to have a deeper understanding of the needs of its guests, partners and clients, thus delivering service that is synonymous with creating fun and memorable experiences. More information can be found at www.innisfreehotels.com.

Contact:
Kathleen LeSage
802-353-0895