Spafinder Wellness 365™ today announced Two Bunch Palms has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 global Wellness Travel Awards. The final candidates for the third annual awards were named across 20 categories by a panel of 39 wellness travel editors and experts, who nominated over 600 properties for consideration before narrowing the field to finalists in 54 countries and regions.

Two Bunch Palms was selected as a finalist for Best Eco-friendly & Sustainable Property, Best for Men, Best for Hot Springs, Best for Couples.

“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts in leading the charge for Sustainable Wellness by expanding the definition of wellness from mind-body- spirit to the inter-connectivity of the individual to its community and natural systems. While doing so, we have created a safe haven for our guests to reconnect with themselves and each other while soaking in the best hot mineral springs in the country.” Rianna Riego,

Executive Director of Wellness, Brand & Communication.  Consumer voting for Wellness Travel Awards winners launched on July 20, and ends September 16.  Winners will be selected based on a combination of expert panelists’ nominations and property scores along with consumer votes, and the winning properties will be announced on November 9 at World Travel Market London. In addition to ten winners in 20 special categories, Crystal Awards will be presented to the top property on six continents, and Country Awards will be bestowed on the top property in a wide range of countries and regions around the world.

“We congratulate the entire team at Two Bunch Palms on being selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2016 Wellness Travel Awards. The Awards reflect Two Bunch Palms’ exceptional dedication to helping people live and travel well,” said Spafinder Wellness, Inc.® Chief Operating Officer John Bevan.

About Two Bunch Palms

Two Bunch Palms (www.twobunchpalms.com) is located in the heart of the California desert at 67-425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs. Famed for its 600-year old waters recently named Best in America by SpaFinder Wellness Awards, Two Bunch Palms is also the first carbon-neutral resort in North America with the recent commissioning of its 3.5 acre solar farm in 2015. With its award winning spa, Two Bunch Palms seeks to reconnect with its historic legacy and grounded in the natural elements while bringing in the best of class healing practitioners, healthier gourmet food and movement programs.