Each year winners are selected from the collection of more than 270 outstanding properties throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Readers of the Guides, hotels guests and the Conde Nast Johansens inspection team all contributed votes for the 2011 awards. The 2011 Awards for Excellence cover 29 categories, including the Most Excellent Service award.

Lesley O’Malley-Keyes, Vice President & Publishing Director, The Americas noted, “Conde Nast Johansens recommends only properties that meet our specific standards, so the Excellence Awards winners represent the very best of the best. Our readers are discerning, sophisticated travelers who know what they want when they travel - outstanding accommodations, exceptional service and value for money.”

“We are honored to have been chosen by the combination of readers of Conde Nast Johansens and the publication’s inspection team,” said Sir Royston Hopkin, owner and managing director for Spice Island Beach Resort.

“The management and the entire team of employees take pride in providing service beyond the call of duty which results in repeat bookings from guests year after year,” Sir Royston said, adding: “Everything they do is geared to making sure that all guests get exceptional service from the moment they arrive with a relaxed check-in and hand-held escort to their rooms and throughout their entire stay with us.”

This honor follows closely on two other prestigious awards including being named to the Conde Nast Gold List of the top 100 resorts in the world and the Platinum Service Award from Virgin Holidays, a major tour operators based in London packaging vacation all over the world.

Spice Island Beach Resort is a luxury beach resort that has consistently provided outstanding service to all guests being accommodated in all of its categories in the 64-room resort long-known for both its innovative luxury accommodations and attentive staff service.

For a new spin on beachside elegance, Spice Island Beach Resort offers super-elegant beachfront suites situated right on the beach at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Boasting a style and elegance befitting royalty, the palatial Cinnamon and Saffron suites (one on either side of the resort) measure 1,440 sq. feet each and feature a romantic canopy bed, rich fabrics, marble bathroom, spacious living room with a wetbar and dining area set for six.

All rooms are outfitted with spectacular amenities, making them five-star quality. Attention to detail is found in each luxurious suite with contemporary Caribbean decor, large whirlpool, LCD flat panel televisions with cable, Italian Frette bathrobes and linens (some of the softest and smoothest around), DVD and CD players, Molton Brown bath and body amenities, mini-bar, clock radio, hair dryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, iron and ironing board, direct dial telephone with Internet access, safe, coffee/tea facility, toaster, chaise lounges and patio or balcony.

The Johansens Guides, which are celebrating their 29th year of publication in Europe, have attracted a loyal readership in the United States by guaranteeing that each Recommended property undergoes a rigorous annual inspection process to ensure exceptional quality is maintained. A property is specially selected for its dedication to the highest standards of comfort, unique personality, warmth and service, impressive facilities and surroundings. Only then is it awarded the “Conde Nast Mark of Excellence” wall plaque. This distinctive sign is a visible endorsement for more than 10 million of the world’s most discerning and experienced travelers.

The Conde Nast Johansens website, a vital part of the Conde Nast Johansens benefits, reflects the varying ways in which the Guides’ users research hotels and destinations. The user friendly website allows visitors to find a hotel by country, state, island, or keyword search. The site sends an availability request directly to the hotels. Other features of the site include a meeting venue finder, Luxury Spas, special offers, and online gift certificate and guide purchasing.