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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa will be hosting its Fifth Annual “Mom & Teen” Week from June 17-24 and this year, it seems the odds were ever in their favor!

What better way is there to de-stress than with your BFF? Our travel editor and her twin visited the exquisite Montage Beverly Hills and sister property, Montage Laguna Beach, for a girlfriends getaway in the dreamy California climate.

Built from the ground up in 1986, Cal-a-Vie was envisioned from the start as a luxury destination spa offering a comprehensive plan integrating health, nutrition, fitness and spa treatments.

The award-winning Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, with its geothermal hot springs, has been serving its loyal guests for years, and still maintains its place as the preeminent spa destination in the county.

La Cocina Que Canta, the Cooking School and Culinary Center at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California, announced the arrival of Executive Chef Denise Roa.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is offering a 25% discount off of its standard rates: Select from La Petite three- and four-night packages, or stay the entire week with the European seven-night program.

Putting the Zzzzs in Zen has never been so simple. The award-winning Nob Hill Spa at San Francisco’s Huntington Hotel takes into account those of you in desperate need of a quick catnap before or after a spa treatment with the debut of its new Zen room.

Guests who come to Cal-a-Vie experience a magical place with unparalleled facilities and programming provided by owners Terri and John Havens.

Need to get away before the holiday hoopla begins? Start making plans to head to Cal-a-Vie Health Spa – the Vista, California-based retreat.

Los Cabos in Baja California is a stunning natural setting and a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

Set amidst the sea, mountains, and expansive desert at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, is beautiful Los Cabos in Baja California. This stunning natural setting is also a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments, super-exclusive spas favored by Hollywood jetsetters, and eclectic, holistic, and luxurious spas, including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

This luxury destination spa, set 40 miles north of San Diego, sets the stage for a très chic Provence-esque party, complete with a French-imported 400-year-old chapel and L’Orangerie reception salon.

Nothing says fall like warm homemade bread, fresh out of the oven, and the pine nuts and maple syrup in this recipe adds to its fall-like feel. If you can’t make it down to Baja California to nosh at Rancho La Puerta’s lush and vast resort – known for its quality cuisine and cooking classes – give this recipe a try. We love the Spanish touch of saffron.

Many are using this Deal Days, the Wellness Week™ as an opportunity to try yoga if they haven’t already—and what better way to start than with the most practical approach? Kimberly Fowler, owner of YAS Fitness Centers, whose four locations in Downtown LA, Silverlake, East Costa Mesa and Venice are spearheading our Wellness Week’s yoga and spinning initiatives in Southern California, appears to have a different take on yoga—a comprehensive, all-inclusive one. And now her advice is yours to have on your bookshelf and incorporate into your fitness routine!

If you’ve always dreamed about going to the famous Golden Door Spa, this is your chance! Share a week, and share the rate at Golden Door Spa. Sign up yourself and a friend for a weeklong stay this August* and split the summer rate!

Ready to get fit and feel good? With The Ranch’s all-inclusive weeklong program dedicated to outdoor activities, exercise sessions, and a structured organic diet, you’ll be feeling in top shape in no time.

You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur (or spa aficionado, for that matter) to enjoy these getaway resorts—these Californian retreats warmly welcome you with a taste of wine country. Cheers!

Bringing your bridesmaids and best friends together for one final fling before tying the knot has long been a beloved tradition. Ahead of your walk down the aisle, celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a trip to some of these top spas for bridal party/bachelorette getaways.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce the recent debut of seven Marriott properties on SpaFinder.com. From the beauty of the Sonoran Desert to the glitz of downtown L.A. to the charm of Sonoma Valley’s wine country, these getaway spas offer a myriad of amenities including spectacular landscapes, championship golf courses, nearby cultural attractions and, of course, lovely spa facilities. Read through complete property write-ups, browse through the alluring images, and get acquainted with the Marriott collection, now live on SpaFinder.com.

In Mexico, fresh corn is roasted or grilled until smoky-sweet and deliciously chewy. For this classic chowder, the corn is pan-roasted, then cooked to a golden velvet with leeks and aromatic vegetables.

Founder Deborah Szekely and Chef Jesus Gonzales like to give food a quick last touch as it is served. It might be as simple as a quick sauté of leeks, corn and peppers for this corn soup, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over tomatoes and basil or a dash of fennel powder on grilled fish. That last touch always lifts each fish a notch, adding freshness and flavor, a hint of texture or temperature contrast and eye appeal.