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Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn Receives Mobil’s Four Star Designation

May 16, 2006

(Tofino) Recently the world-renowned Mobil Rating System sent a representative to visit the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, BC. After this unannounced, anonymous visit The Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn was awarded their prestigious Four Star designation as an outstanding establishment with exceptional service by the Mobil Travel Guide. A Mobil Four-Star spa provides a luxurious experience with expanded amenities in an elegant and serene environment. Throughout the spa facility, guests must experience personalized service. More than 450 attributes—including cleanliness, guest comfort and convenience, sense of luxury, physical facilities, and the staff's courtesy—were measured and evaluated by the Mobil team. 300 spas in the United States and Canada were evaluated by the Mobil representatives. Only 60 spas achieved the Four Star designation.

It is difficult to find a more dramatic setting than Vancouver Island’s Wickaninnish Inn. Resting on a rocky promontory jutting into the Pacific Ocean with an old-growth rainforest in the background, this is truly a one-of-a-kind hideaway. The unique juxtaposition of earth and sea serve as the inspiration for the resort’s Ancient Cedars Spa. The team at the Ancient Cedars Spa focuses on relaxation and renewal for each guest who visits the Spa.

To book a vacation at the Wickaninnish Inn including a visit to this award winning spa, contact the reservations team at the Wickaninnish Inn at 250.725.3100 or 1.800.333.4604. More information regarding the Inn or the spa can be attained at www.wickinn.com.

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