They provide you with the tools as well as the knowledge of how to use them to improve your life when you get back home. And it's all done in a luxury vacation setting. This luxurious mountain spa and fitness retreat makes good use of the surrounding mountain forest for hiking and fitness activities. The spa is set up with a large steam room and offers relaxing therapeutic massage.
Fitness spa vacations at an alternative spa offer adventure and outdoor challenges. This is a concept that is opening up new vacation ideas for many people, something more than just traditional massages and body treatments.
A whole new breed of spas are catering to couples, men and some are men-only. They are offering up adventure to those who are looking for something besides aromatherapy and New Age music. A wide variety of activities are available to develop your fitness and have some real fun in the bargain.
Fitness Spa Vacations Idea #2:
Fitness and Golf Spa Vacations at
Cordillera Lodge & Spa in Vail, Colorado, can include a fitness consultation, stretching and fitness classes. Then after your facial and massage you can hit the ski slopes or knock out a round or two of golf.
Adventure Spa Vacation Idea #3:
The
Red Mountain Spa is also on situated amid the breathtaking scenery of
Utah red-rock country. They boast hiking programs on over 30 trails along with a variety of fitness classes.
They have a series of spa treatments specifically designed for men. Then its off to a whole variety of recreational activities in the surrounding area. You can choose from walking, hiking, biking and climbing as well as swimming, golf or biking.
Adventure Spa Vacation Idea #4:
For a very personal
"holistic bodybuilding experience" try The Zane Experience in Palm Springs, California. It was started by a former Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe Frank Zane and his wife Christine. This fitness spa vacation idea offers instructions on weight training, nutrition, stress management and and a variety of other relaxation techniques.
The Zanes have also introduced activities for building your mind as well as your body. You can experience a Synchro-Energizer. This device function in a way to improve the brain by synchronizing its right and left hemispheres. You can also relax you mind along with your body in the "dry" flotation tank.
When you think about it, spas and fitness are a natural mix. Adventure and fitness activities are great vacation ideas that will stimulate both the body and the mind. They de-stress you and allow your body to release built up tension.
The spa treatments do the same thing only in a more relaxed way. Put the two together for fitness spa vacations and you will do your body and spirit a world of good.
Fitness and adventure spa vacations will combine the best of both worlds, luxury and adventure. After a vigorous workout why not enjoy a relaxing massage and facial. Keeping your body in shape does not have to be all work and no play with fitness spa vacations.
Adventure Spa Vacation Idea #5:
Top notch golf spa vacations are the focus of the
St. Regis Resort in Ft. Lauderdale. This is a luxury resort for those who want only the best golf and spa vacations, Florida. The 8,500 sq ft spa offers massage therapy, aromatherapy, "decadent body scrubs and wraps" and facials. Close at hand is Florida's only 5-star golf course,
The Diplomat Country Club and the unique
Grande Oaks Golf Course with its classic prime playing conditions. On site is Chef Toby Joseph's CERO restaurant which features fresh Florida harvested seafood.
Fitness Spa Vacations Idea #6:
The
Green Valley Spa in southern Utah is a family owned spa that specializes in hiking. Their location in beautiful red-rock country provides the opportunity for hiking excursions to Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, Padre Canyon, Silver Reef. The programs include easy level terrain, more advanced "fitness hikes" and strenuous hikes over steep and rough country.
Fitness Spa Vacations Idea #7:
The highlight of
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is the 50,000 square-foot spa and fitness center which includes the
Medical Wellness Center, Fitness Center and the
Spa Sanctuary. The Spa Santuary is designed to provide facials and massage in an exceptionally comfortable and soothing atmosphere. Safety Harbor is located on Tampa Bay in Florida. This is the site of the famous
Espiritu Santo Springs whose waters are thought, in folklore, to contain mysterious healing powers.
Adventure Spa Vacation Idea #8:
Combine your love for a healthy life style with your thirst for adventure by taking a vacation at
Body & Soul Adventures in Rio de Janeiro. This is an adventure retreat located in the beautiful mountains of Brazil near the historical town of Paraty. At Body and Soul they keep you in shape with healthy nutritional meals, yoga and daily massage. Their adventure programs include guided hiking and trekking in the tropical rainforest. They are situated by the Ocean so their programs include sea kayaking and surfing at the local beach. All their retreat programs are designed to develop the body as well the mind. You will be staying in a comfortable, rustic and eco-friendly rainforest lodge surrounded by lush gardens.
Fitness Spa Vacation Ideas #9:
Just across the Mexican border, about an hour south of San Diego, is
Rancho la Puerta. Here is an excellent spa destination where fitness of both body and mind are the focus. Calm the soul as you walk among the landscaped gardens, flowering meadows or granite boulders on the 3,000 acre property. A week will not be enough to partake in all the varieties of fitness activities, spa treatments, hiking paths available. Rancho la Puerta has a culinary center that takes advantage of the onsite organic farm. You can take classes at the center's cooking school. This is a top rated, luxury fitness spa vacation idea.
