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Joan Lunden’s Camp Reveille is the perfect time to plan a getaway with old friends, reconnect with nature and remember how to laugh like a kid again.

This Olympic season, don’t just watch the Games on the telly – get into the spirit with a spa version of the Olympics, complete with treatments of gold medal caliber.

Most people are initially drawn to Marrakech for the exotic sights and sounds of its famous souks, but a retreat from the frenetic energy of the Medina is what you will crave after a couple of days of wandering its maze-like pathways. And that’s where spa-going comes in!

Hello Kitty is “all about sugar and spice and everything incredibly nice!” So it’s no surprise the world’s first-ever Hello Kitty Beauty Spa in Town Centre, Jumeirah, Dubai, is the ultimate pink destination for girls both young and old!

Hit the links where the president did. Play where Elizabeth Taylor played. Hide out where Al Capone hid. Check out our Top 10 Historic Hotels with Spas.

It’s not too difficult to find “wellness” everywhere in Aspen. The physical setting is breathtaking and just inhaling the extraordinary, fresh air can give you a renewed sense of vitality. Check out an insider’s look at the Spa at the Viceroy in Snowmass and Remède Spa at the St. Regis Aspen.

We surveyed the spa scene in this stunning place of rich energy, healing and relaxation − a picture perfect setting for a rejuvenating getaway.

3 hot new spas for the 2012 Summer Olympics

Southwest Florida is a far cry from visions of Mickey and Minnie. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Paradise Coast, consisting of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, is an ideal destination for thrill seekers and cocktail drinkers alike.

Nałęczów is a small town in the southeast region of Poland known for its authentic healing properties. The four natural springs (each of which has medically identified health benefits) and the lowered air pressure in the valley where it is located, all contribute to the health benefits. The town’s landscape combines natural woodlands and meadows with historic architecture and modern spa facilities, plus a meandering river that seems to weave through the contrast without any effort.

On the west bank of the Chao Phraya, the major Thai river running through Bangkok and emptying into the Gulf of Thailand, lies the famed Peninsula Bangkok. This distinctive hotel and three-story ESPA location cinched the title of Best in Asia and Best in Thailand during our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Take a sneak peek inside to find out why!

Thailand offers an incredible paradise for honeymooners and romantics, whether you’re an eco-conscious couple, an adventure-seeking duo or a spa-loving one.

One of Thailand’s most sought-after regions is Phuket, renowned for beautiful, shimmering beaches and a spa scene that sparkles.

Koh Samui, Thailand casts a spell on visitors, providing a nice mix of luxury and reasonably priced vacation spots to accommodate budgets of all sizes. It’s also home to some of Thailand’s finest spas.

Like New York, Shanghai is a fast-paced and well-cultured city where the concept of a New York Minute is nothing new. Our Food & Wellness Editor kept up with the pace by making her way through three Shanghai spas in one day.

Our travel editor thinks they make a splash!

Extending over 100,000 square miles of sea, the Bahamas is a tropical oasis of lush greens palms, clear turquoise seas and pearly white smiles on the faces of nearly everyone you encounter. Read more for a look into five properties and activities that can fit any Bahamian budget!

Along with traditional spa treatments, Ecuador’s El Refugio is well known for its Baños de Cajon, a steam bath, which helps to relieve stress and relax muscles.

Stay in shape, stretch your yoga awareness and get your Om on at one of these Top 10 spas our readers chose as “Best for Yoga.”

We say there’s no better way to spa than with your best friend – and the Caribbean’s BodyHoliday shares this philosophy as well! This limited Girlfriends’ Getaway offer is too good to miss.