Spa Vacations
The world is a stressful place, so it’s no wonder that spa vacations are becoming popular among travelers today. Spa resorts in Mexico, the United States of America, and even Thailand are well known for relaxing and rejuvenating mind, body, and soul. With everything from pampering (massages, facials, body wraps, etc.) to nutrition, to mental well-being (life coaches, spiritual retreats) to physical well-being (yoga and tai-chi), spas are a place to go to recharge and recalibrate.
In the United States, there are plenty of spas to visit. In California’s wine country, spa resorts include Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and the Villagio Inn. With mineral water and mud baths, California has plenty of natural resources to supply to the spas. Copperhood Inn & Spa in the Catskill Mountains of New York has scenic river valley views and state park, which allow guests to immerse themselves in nature during their spa vacations.
In Mexico, nearly every luxury hotel has spa resorts on the premises. Mexico is a popular spa vacation destination. In Baja California, Rancho la Puerta offers spa vacation packages that include organic gardens, learning workshops, fitness programs, world-class spa centers, and private suites and rooms.
One of the most exotic spa resorts is Chiva-Som, in Thailand. Tropical gardens, a gorgeous ocean view, and a lake make this resort stunningly beautiful. During spa vacations here, Asian therapies are combined with western health and wellness principles. Yoga, tai chi, boxing, fitness studio, daily power walks, running, and bike rides are used to help the body. The cuisine of Chiva-Som is fat and salt-free, good for detoxing. Holistic therapies, meditation, stress management, and “mind-training” will bring your mind into alignment as well as your body. Spa vacation packages to Chiva-Som are sure to be a unique and lasting experience.
Some popular spa vacations revolve around health and weight. Many spa vacation packages offer nutrition education and counseling, with classes, lectures, strategies, and counseling. Additionally, holistic services such as acupuncturists, naturopaths, and chiropractors are available at certain spas and inns. Detox spas aren’t just for Hollywood stars with substance abuse problems. Some popular spa vacations assist with fasting, smoking cessation, colon cleansing, juice fasting, and much more.
Other spa vacation packages revolve around spiritual retreats. Guests who want to meditate, take classes on Inner Journeys or experience Native American traditions such as drumming or prayers arrow affirmations can find trips that cater to this.
Many popular spa vacations are for women only during certain weeks or months of the year such as Golden Door in California and Green Mountain at Fox Run in Vermont. Each October, Lake Austin Spa Resort holds Wise Women Month, with guest speakers on women’s health and wellness topics.
With beautiful scenery, comfortable lodging and accommodations, and even the chance to say you’re going on a business trip during corporate retreats, spas are great vacation destination no matter what you are looking for. Balancing the mind, cleansing the body, pampering yourself, or renewing the soul: spa vacations are for anyone.
