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Bali
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Palms / Cal-A-Vie / Canyon
Ranch / Spa Cafe / Grand
Lido Nigril / Rancho La Puerta
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Welcome
to the sacred destination of Bali
We are visiting
on the pristine Kuta beach, where the warm turquoise Indian
Ocean provides a beautiful backdrop one of the best in the world.
This ocean offers the finest water sports and adventures such
a surfing, snorkeling, diving and many others.
Bali is a small island located in Indonesia, north of Australia.
It offers an ideal, mid 80-degree climate year round.
This enchanting emerald green island is considered a perfect
candidate for paradise, rich in succulent colors, cascading
waterfalls, beautiful foliage and forests. The people are friendly,
the food is delicious, and the culture rich in arts and craftsmanship.
For the Balinese, everything on the island is imbued with spiritual
significance. These people begin their day with an impressive
floral ceremony and by performing Silat, a type of Balinese
Tai Chi. Come to Bali to heighten your spirit and discover exotic
spiritual sites. Each and every day you can nurture your bodies
in the tropical Balinese sun. Partaking in an unforgettable
massage bathing in floral petals and delicate fragrances while
overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Come join us on Bali a remarkable destination to renew, rejuvenate
and nourish the body, mind and spirit.
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Welcome
to Grand Wailea
Maui, an
island associated with miles of beautiful beaches, unforgettable
sunsets and colorful tropical foliage, beckoned us.
Sheltered from rain and clouds by the mighty Haleakala volcano,
we enjoyed Wailea's micro-climate which is noted for having
the sunniest and driest weather on the islands.We arrived at
Maui's Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa. Located on Wailea
Beach on the sunny southwest shore of the island. A tropical
Oasis, unique in its design and amenities, this world class
hotel & spa allows guests to immerse themselves in exotic surroundings.
Forty acres of lush gardens and tranquil waterfalls set the
scene for luxurious accommodations, outstanding cuisine, unrivaled
pools and a priceless art collection.
This stunning resort uses water to both soothe and excite the
senses, from cascading waterfalls and pools to sensual water
sculptures by Botero. The resorts use of water as therapy brings
its guest a new level of restoration.
The impressive 50,000 square foot Spa Grande offers Roman baths
were we enjoyed their own special water hydrotherapy massage
known as the Terme circuit.; a unique series of international
water therapies, which improve circulation, provide a sense
of relaxation, cleanse the body and restore the overall level
of energy.
This spa offers more than sixty types of facials and massages,
including ayurvedic treatments, Hawaiian salt glows, color and
light therapy, fango mud masques, deep shiatsu barefoot massage
and jin shin acupressure. We especially enjoyed the five specialty
baths, which included: mud, seaweed, aromatherpay, tropical
enzyme, and mineral salt.
This resort offers something for everyone whether you wish to
relax, spend time with the family, take part in exciting activities
such as tennis, golf and water sports or enjoy a romantic get
away.
We felt that this is a top world class destination were you
can leave feeling empowered and rejuvenated in mind, body, mind
and spirit.
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Welcome
to Costa Rica
Costa Rica
is a tropical destination rich in natural beauty. This small
country offers the adventuresome traveler lush forests, impressive
beaches and active volcanoes. Costa Rica offers many types of
activities such as white water rafting, ocean sports and magical
jungle hikes. Health seekers also come here to relax in many
of the healing retreats and enjoy some of the world's best natural
hot water spas.
Today we are visiting the gorgeous Pura Vida resort located
20 minutes from San Jose the capital of Costa Rica. Pura Vida
means the good life and here the focus is on balancing body,
mind and spirit. Pura Vida offers yoga, meditation, dance and
movement classes, workshops on conscious living and other holistic
topics. The meals are prepared well, offering tasteful vegetarian
cuisine.
We have just returned from the active volcano of Poas where
we walked through the clouded forest were we were mesmerized
by impressive cascading waterfalls and beautiful rolling rivers.
Tomorrow we are off to white water rafting which is considered
some of the best in the world.
Pura Vida lies atop a picturesque mountain and is surrounded
by enchanted gardens with fountains, pools, waterfalls, flowers
fruit and ornamental trees. The year round temperatures average
73 degrees during the day with mild evenings. Costa Rica is
an ideal destination to strengthen and restore your body, mind
and spirit. www.puravidaspa.com.
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Welcome
to The Palms
In today’s
world, stress can actually change our physiology. We need more
than rest to refresh ourselves. There is a new generation of
retreats and vacations to meet this need, born out of a blend
of holistic medicine, spiritual consciousness and fitness. These
vacations provide an energizing physical regimen and awaken
our zest for life and our own innate ability to heal our minds,
bodies and spirits.
For this week’s retreat at LifeQuest, we chose one of the top
10 spas in the united states according to the “conde naste traveler”
magazine: the palms at palm springs, California. The palms enjoy
a reputation of being a delightful, stress free place to lose
pounds, inches and to enjoy an array of pampering services that
melt one’s worries away. At this spa, we signed up for a myriad
of exercise classes during our week stay (up to 13 daily activities
to choose) these exercises included: endurance walks, which
are vigorous five and one-half mile walks, nature hikes, creative
aerobics and aquatoning, a water resistance workout using specialized
equipment.
To round off our fitness routine, we also enjoyed classes in
yoga, flex and pump and strength training. The evening activities
were a very pleasurable way to relax at the end of the day varying
from dance, movies, live entertainment and guest happy hours.
The cuisine at the spa provided a well-rounded 1000+ calorie
a day food plan consisting of 3 meals, snacks and beverages.
The delicious menu featured natural foods, fresh fish, poultry,
locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs- all without a touch
of added salt, sugar or white flour in the preparation. The
menu included vitamin packs and high potassium broths to support
optimal physical stamina. Given that the only way to maintain
ideal weight is to make permanent lifestyle changes. We signed
up for the one-on-one consultation with one of the palms knowledgeable
staff to create a customized fitness routine. We also took home
many recipes for our favorite spa gourmet dishes, which we are
looking forward to trying in our own kitchen. You may sample
some of these recipes at the palms website at www.palmspa.com.
Finally, we tried many of the spa services to relax our mind,
and pamper our spirit. We enjoyed the deep tissue massage, spa
reflexology as well as the body scrub and wrap. We left this
resort destination fit, relaxed and energized. The palms has
impressed us as one of the best values: an affordable heaven
for body, mind and spirit.
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Welcome
to Cal-A-Vie
Imagine yourself
restoring your body to its natural balance in a serene and charming
sanctuary with only 21 other guests. Cal-A-Vie, a unique and
elegant spa, sits in the hills of San Diego, reminiscent of
a small village in Provence, France.
Every week, in this oasis of serenity and tranquility, a privileged
group of movie moguls, CEOs and other high profilers find themselves
surrendering to a heavenly regimen of cleansing, balancing and
revitalizing European treatments.
We at LifeQuest had to evaluate for ourselves this much talked
about oasis of health and indulgent pampering. The weeklong
program runs Sunday through Sunday with an emphasis on fitness,
beauty and relaxation. At Cal-A-Vie, the most popular treatment
is the European, which includes 16 spa treatments and fitness
classes as well as private wellness consultations to create
a customized health regimen.
With Gourmet cuisine and an inspirational exercise program,
we experienced incredible rejuvenation and relaxation. The Cal-A-Vie
locations offered us a breath taking view of rolling wooded
hills. We thoroughly enjoyed the hiking trails, tennis and Golf
activities that complemented our spa and beauty program.
Time was allotted for us to lounge by the pool and relax in
the colorful Mediterranean style gardens These gardens which
were filled with lavender, honeysuckle, jasmine and hundreds
of roses were spectacular.
This spa, a heaven for many rich and famous, left us with a
yearning to come back again and enjoy its treasures for the
mind, body and spirit. Unique in combining the American approach
to fitness with the European approach to skin and Body care,
Cal-A-Vie is a must for those seeking a world class spa. You
will not need to take a plane ride to Europe to indulge in heavenly
pampering and rigorous fitness, but Cal-A-Vie will make you
feel like you were a world a way from your worries and stress.
www.cal-a-vie.com
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Welcome
to Canyon Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Come with
us to this fabulous retreat where you can soar above the day-to-day
and see things in a new perspective. The serene Sonora Desert
provides a powerful and energizing environment for adventure
and personal discovery. I am here reveling in the sunny weather
surrounded by a lush desert and nearby pine-topped mountains.
Here I am calming my mind, enjoying nature, savoring nutritious
cuisine, having fun and experiencing healthy living.
Regulars at this famous spa remark that Canyon Ranch is not
merely a vacation but a state of graceful health. Nowhere else
did I find a more impressive gathering of fitness, nutrition,
medical, behavioral and spiritual experts dedicated to help
each guest create a customized health profile. This spa is truly
about tapping your potential, raising your expectations and
reaching for higher levels of vitality and satisfaction.
This spa houses about 250 guests, 900 employees and has an extensive
sports complex from seven gymnasiums, to a golf school, a yoga/meditation
dome, and an aquatic center. The spa itself was so impressive
to me and it covered all the traditional services like: massages,
facials, herbal wraps and private sports lessons. In addition,
the spa services included a preventative medicine evaluation
which I promptly took advantage off. The weeklong life enhancement
program which I tried is ideal for addressing specific wellness
goals such as a medical issues (diabetes, cancer, etc.), weight
management, stress reduction and anti-aging strategies.
There are few places where you'll find such a broad range of
health specialists - and you can have their full attention while
you're here. These caring professionals provide the time and
expertise you need to understand all aspects of your health
profile: Board-Certified Physicians, Nurses, Nutritionists,
Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Health Educators, Acupuncturists
and Chinese Herbalists among others.
On leaving the Canyon Ranch, I feel the results not only in
terms of health and vitality in my body, but also in the perception
of beauty, in relaxation and an inner sense of well being that
I am thrilled to take along with me.
In this lush Southwest desert, there's a place without stress,
where the living is healthy and joy is contagious. Canyon Ranch
Health Resort in Tucson inspired me with new vitality and a
fresh perspective. In this magical setting, you also will find
the best in yourself and experience the exhilaration of healthy
living. www.canyonranch.com
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Welcome
to The Spa Cafe
This week,
we will be visiting a new type of destination 'The Spa Café".
The Spa Café is an innovative website where indulgence comes
to you.
The spa café is located at www.spacafe.com
and is created by top spas throughout the world, A new concept
which provides you the resources necessary to create an at home
program-that encompasses fitness, nutrition, skincare and other
spa services. You can now detox, lose weight, reduce stress
or revitalize at home by clicking this very informative website
for advice, information and guidance.
I found Spacafé.com packed full of articles, guides to sports
such as hiking, yoga, Tai chi and natural foods. It also provides
step-by-step instructions to beauty treatments such as pedicure,
manicure and facials. You can even shop for top spa products
and have them conveniently delivered to your home.
This special at home travel destination has gathered an impressive
array of expert advice from dieticians, chefs, spa directors,
personal trainers and many more. I was even able to type in
some of my questions at this site and have them personally and
quickly answered by the appropriate experts to help me optimize
my "at home spa" experience. You may choose to download spa
recipes for your kitchen to create a healthful and delicious
menu and lifestyle.
Spa Café is a heaven sent for those of us seeking a refuge from
daily stress to help us create the path of self-pampering, conveniently
and inexpensively. We invite you to explore this destination
and enjoy its jewels for the body, mind and spirit. Visit the
spa café at www.spacafe.com.
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Welcome
to Grand Lido Nigril, Jamaica
Tucked away
into a secluded cove on a seven-mile beach overlooking Jamaica’s
Bloody Bay, this world-class spa offers the best in treatments,
exercise and relaxation.
I started my stay at the spa with a body scrub and a facial,
followed by a heavenly foot paraffin treatment. I also was treated
to a wonderful reflexology session-here acupressure points that
correspond to various organs were massaged to help me eliminate
toxins and clear energy. I then proceeded to the sauna and took
a wonderful cool dip in the pool to round off my pampering for
the day.
With most spa services, aromatherapy blends and mineral salts
were used on my body to exfoliate dead cells and improve circulation.
I enjoyed the rejuvenating seaweed wraps that are renowned for
enhancing overall skin health and appearance.
Each morning for my weeklong stay, I was able to exercise at
the beautiful fitness center overlooking the breathtaking bay
in Jamaica. My regimen was varied from Aerobics to Aquatics
to Power Walking and weights. I especially enjoyed the local
entertaining flavor of my dance classes pounding to the beat
of soca and reggae.
In this water wonderland, I was able to enjoy other water activities
like scuba, kayaking and snorkeling in the nearby bay.
Lulled by ocean waves breaking gently below, I lost myself -daily-
in an open air massage in one of the 4 gazebos- It was truly
what the doctor ordered to melt my stress and send me all rejuvenated
back to my work and hectic schedule.
If your travels take you to Jamaica, I highly recommend you
too treat yourself to this paradise designed for your body,
mind and spirit! www.super-clubs.com
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Welcome
to Rancho La Puerta, Baja, Mexico
Imagine yourself
and your loved one in beautiful Baja California, Mexico enjoying
massages, exercise, great company, delicious food and a life
affirming philosophy. That's what I found when I arrived at
the monumental destination of Rancho la Puerta.
Set in the rolling hills 45-miles south east of San Diego and
spread over 300 landscaped acres of exceptional gardens; Rancho
la Puerta is often referred to as the world's first fitness
spa. This spa boasts a long prestigious history (founded in
1940) and an impressive highest percent of return guests of
any major spa.
After I arrived, my first visit was to the spacious fitness
facilities that include a gymnasium with 3 walls of sliding
glass to enjoy the fresh invigorating air. More than 70 classes
were available. I started with aerobics and weights and then
moved onto tai chi and yoga.
I enjoyed a tennis lesson and indulged in a luxurious Jacuzzi.
And later an invigorating herbal body wrap.
Rancho la Puerta offers men and women therapy centers for massage,
facials, kneipp (nipe) herbal wraps and saunas.
I loved the delicious vegetarian meals. It is a fact that Rancho
la Puerta is known as the birthplace of "spa cuisine".
In the span of one week, we explored, exercised and enjoyed
a variety of spa treatments under the watchful expert eyes of
fitness specialists and health center attendants.
To re-discover your harmony of mind, body and spirit, we at
lifequest recommend you visit Rancho la Puerta where it all
began! www.rancholapuerta.com
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