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Mirbeau Inn & Spa Selected for
AAA 2008 Four Diamond Award

Skaneateles, NY (April 14, 2008) – The Mirbeau Inn & Spa and Giverny restaurant located in the Fingerlakes Region of Central New York have been recognized with the 2008 Four Diamond Award by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The Mirbeau Inn & Spa is the only establishment in upstate New York to receive this property and restaurant awards.

“We are thrilled and proud to have earned this esteemed recognition,” said Brent Truax, general manager of Mirbeau Inn & Spa. “Not only are we a luxury boutique hotel, but what makes us unique is the combination of a world class spa and fine dining as well.”

The property is no newcomer to national recognition, having also been ranked “Best for Romance” in Spa Finder, Readers Choice Awards for 2007. And more recently, Mirbeau was voted the “Favorite Spa for Couples” in the 1st Annual Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Favorites.

The Four Diamond Award is one of the lodging industry’s most prestigious honors. The award symbolizes the ongoing commitment to hard work and superior quality. AAA distinguishes the winners by the establishment’s ability to exceed the expected requirements. Each year AAA inspects over 60,000 establishments throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Only three percent of the properties inspected achieve this coveted award.

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Mirbeau Inn & Spa receives 2008 Mobil Four-Star Rating for Hotel, Spa and restaurant

SKANEATELES, NY (February 6, 2008) - Mirbeau Inn & Spa has been honored with the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Award three times over by the Mobil Travel Guide. It has been distinguished with the four-star rating in the hotel, spa and restaurant categories of the guide. The Mobil Travel Guide provides the most comprehensive evaluation system of hotels, restaurants and spas across the country. Mirbeau Inn & Spa's high rating earned it a place on Mobil Travel Guide's list of the very best hospitality locations in the United States and Canada for 2008.

"We are honored to know that Mirbeau Inn & Spa is the only resort in New York State and one of only a handful across the country to receive a Four-Star Rating for each of the three elements: hotel, spa and restaurant," said Brent Truax, general manager. "Mirbeau is noted for combining the residential style of the elegant Mirbeau Inn, the nationally recognized Spa Mirbeau, and the very special dining experience of Giverny restaurant to create the perfect environment to escape, relax and reconnect with someone you care for." Truax added.

"We are very pleased that the Mirbeau Inn & Spa property in Skaneateles has been honored with such a special recognition," noted Gary Dower, co-founder of Mirbeau Companies.

"This honor confirms the quality of our Mirbeau team here in Upstate New York and acknowledges what they accomplish on a daily basis," said Linda Dower, co-founder. "We are very proud to be part of such a special group."

This year, Mobil Travel Guide celebrates its 50th anniversary as the most trusted source in travel ratings and expert reviews, helping to define excellence and quality in the travel industry. Founded in 1958, the Mobil Travel Guide's rating process continues to be the most rigorous in the industry.

Says Shane O'Flaherty, president and CEO, Mobil Travel Guide: "Consumers today are inundated with an influx of consumer reviews, online booking engine star ratings and self imposed ratings by properties. Much of this information is conflicting in nature making it difficult for the consumer to make an informed travel decision. For the past 50 years, Mobil Travel Guide has been the trusted source in travel ratings and expert reviews, steering travelers in the right directions."

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Mirbeau Inn & Spa Named “Best for Romance” in 5th Annual Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards

Skaneateles, New York – September 20, 2007 – Spa Finder, Inc., the global spa resource, has announced that Mirbeau Inn & Spa has been named among the top-10 best spas in the world for Romance in its fifth annual Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on thousands of votes submitted by Spafinder.com visitors and Luxury SpaFinder Magazine, the awards represent the most complete consumer assessment of the global spa market.

“Now in its fifth year, our Readers’ Choice Awards have become the industry’s premier award program – the spa world’s answer to the Academy Awards,” said Spa Finder, Inc. President Susie Ellis. “With a huge surge in international voting and more than twice as many votes overall compared to last year, this represents an especially meaningful validation of the spa experience provided by Mirbeau Inn & Spa.”

Mirbeau Inn and Spa, is a unique concept in hospitality and has become a national leader of excellence. The national distinctions and awards are a tremendous credit to the young people from Central New York, who manage and staff the Mirbeau Inn & Spa facilities. Mirbeau Inn and Spa provides a truly unique and relaxing resort/retreat environment especially suited for individuals and couples looking for an opportunity to “get away” for a day, or two or for an hour or two, to rest, relax and regroup. Its unwavering commitment to excellence has brought Mirbeau Inn & Spa national recognition and the preeminent position as Central New York’s Signature Destination Spa-Resort.

To help spa consumers identify the best spas for their unique goals, Spa Finder asked its readers and web visitors to name their picks for the best spas in 23 specific categories – from “best accommodations” and “best cuisine,” to “best for men” and “best urban hotel spa.” Spa-goers also selected their favorite spas in more than 20 global regions and their overall favorite spas on six continents. 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.

Visit Spafinder.com for a Complete List of 2007 Readers’ Choice Winners. A complete listing of Readers’ Choice Award winners will be featured in Spa Finder’s 2008 Global Spa Finder, the definitive worldwide spa directory, click here.

About Spa Finder, Inc.
The world's largest spa marketing and media company, Spa Finder reaches millions of wellness-focused consumers via Spafinder.com, its award-winning website, and Luxury SpaFinder magazine, the trusted authority on the luxury spa lifestyle. Redeemable at 3,600+ spas worldwide and available at thousands of retail outlets across North America, Spa Finder Gift Certificates and Gift Cards represent the world’s largest spa gift certificate/card program. Spa Finder, the global spa resource, also publishes the annual Global Spa Finder and operates Spa Finder Europe and Spa Finder Japan, two native-language websites showcasing relationships with local day spas and salons. Founded in 1986, the privately held company is headquartered in Manhattan.