Yoga is a great way to get a workout while increasing flexibility, and it’s also an opportunity to stretch the mind as you focus your attention on yourself and your body. Because yoga focuses on the all-encompassing concept of wellness through touching on mind, body, and soul, the practice is a great fit with getaway
While upping your business savvy at thihs bootcamp, don’t forget to take some time to enjoy the unique boutique resort experience that Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa has to offer.
An intoxicating sweetness fills the air in Maui, a place long regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Join SpaFinder’s editor on Part I of her dreamy adventure in a magical setting to four resorts (and their fabulous spas), the first of which are two SpaFinder Readers’ Choice favorites – the legendary Grand Wailea Resort & Spa and the newer Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas.
The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is quite something to behold and from what I had heard, the spa’s authentic, Turkish hammam is the highlight of the 27,000-square facility. On a recent visit to the spa at Mandarin Oriental, I knew I had to give it a try. Unlike many of today’s spa treatments, hammam was historically experienced in the company of others or what we now call “social spa-ing.” The Spa at Mandarin Oriental can accommodate groups of five of your closest friends with a hammam party in the comfort of this private treatment area. It’s also great for bridal parties.
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.
A dear friend of mine wants to spend a month at a spa to set himself up thoroughly for the ‘second half of his life’ (he’s just turned 50). He would like somewhere that combines high end testing with natural solutions and also offers a complete mind, body, and soul refresher. What would you recommend?”
After my trip to Lake Placid, I’ve been eager to try new fun ways to get a workout in. With an itinerary full of activities like downhill skiing on Whiteface mountain and cross country skiing on the Olympic Biathlon trail in the Adirondacks, I was in a white, snow-covered heaven where working out was more
Miraval Resort & Spa invites you to enjoy more time in the sun – Stay 4 nights and your 5th Night is Free – one whole extra day in glorious warm weather at all inclusive Miraval Arizona! The winner of 9 different categories of the 2010 SpaFinder Reader’s Choice Awards – revel in our expertise, innovation, blue skies, natural surroundings and gracious care. For details: www.miravalresorts.com/Rates-Specials/5th-NIGHT-FREE or call 866-389-9589
Lots of spas say they can help you lose weight. In fact, SpaFinder.com lists over 100 getaway spas that offer weight loss as one of their primary programs. I would, however, recommend narrowing your search results through other filters to find spas where criteria such as “portion control” and “serves no alcohol” can help make it easier for you and your husband to lose weight and get fit.
Have you been naughty or nice this year? No matter – everyone deserves a bit of relaxation time during the holiday hustle and bustle, and ’tis the season for a shopping (and spa-ing) spree! We’ve shopped around to find select getaway destinations that combine both shop and spa. Check out the pure indulgence that these
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.
How’s this for a holiday treat? As a part of Budapest’s winter marketing campaign, the city is offering visitors free entry to one of its three most popular spas through March 2011! If that’s not enough, they’re also throwing in a free night’s stay at participating hotels if you visit for three or four nights.