Health Spa Guide

Many spas have introduced a nutritional component to their destination packages. Cooking classes and workshops with creative, innovative chefs help show that healthy food can be delicious and satisfying. Nutritional seminars provide important education, while one-on-one consultations can help create customized menus and diet plans based on your specific health goals. With their knowledge of homeopathy and herbal medicine, many Resorts & Destinations have integrated natural remedies, supplements, and vitamins into their menus and guest plans, which help round-out wellness programs and provide crucial support on the road to wellbeing..

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Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers 200 hotel rooms, 14 suites, a 36 room Lodge and a four-bedroom Cottage. Ballantyne is the ideal location for meetings, weddings, social occasions, golf tournaments and weekend getaways. Catering to the business clientele during the week, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is also a weekend respite for couples offering golf, tennis, spa, salon & fitness facilities with daily wellness classes, golf instruction, recreation and leisure activities. Guests enjoy complimentary valet and self parking, complimentary golf club rental and complimentary pool & fitness area access.

Our convenient location is just minutes from downtown Charlotte, SouthPark and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport as well as the region’s premier attractions. Experience an afternoon of thrilling whitewater rafting or kayaking at the US National Whitewater Center, a heart-pounding drive around Lowe's Motor Speedway, or relax all day pool side with your favorite beverage. Regardless of your interest, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge and Charlotte have something to satisfy your appetite for adventure, food, shopping, celebrating and relaxing.


Chateau Elan

Located on 3,500 acres by a sparkling lake, surrounded by a canopy of trees, emerald green lawns and flowering shrubs, the 33,000 square foot Spa mansion with private guest suites exudes style and serenity, in luxuriously comfortable French country atmosphere.


Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, a four-diamond rated resort tucked away on 16 oceanfront acres, is Fort Lauderdale's classic destination resort. All 650 newly renovated guest rooms and suites feature accommodations as warm and relaxing as the private beach. The Spa at Harbor Beach is a 20,000-square-foot seaside oasis with 18 private treatment rooms, a private spa pool, health-oriented spa cuisine, newly updated fitness center and motion studio overlooking the ocean. 3030 Ocean is the hotel’s fine dining waterfront restaurant offering fresh American seafood creations. The resort also offers 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, 22,500 square feet of outdoor oceanfront terraces and 200,000 square feet of sparkling beach for signature events. Located just 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Harbor Beach Resort offers guests tropical seclusion with all the exciting dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural options of the city at its doorstep. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has received the Fodor’s Choice 2007 distinction, which recognizes it as one of the top hotels in Fort Lauderdale.


Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa

Situated on the crescent-shaped beach of Anse Marcel in French St. Martin; a vibrant yachting destination rich with flair and sophistication with a reputation for culinary excellence, lies the newest, hottest, luxury resort on St Martin! Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa boasts 18-acres of lush, tropical landscape, 189 guest rooms and 63 suites, 1600-feet of idyllic beachfront and one of the most spectacular signature infinity pools in the Caribbean. Spend time enjoying our many watersports options, the spa and fitness center or our 150-slip marina. St Martin’s reputation as a culinary enclave of exceptional taste and flavors will be accentuated in all our restaurants. This petite island’s appeal is its picturesque beaches, the variety of attractions and activities and its’ unique cultural duality of French/Dutch heritage which will surely make your clients visits one to be remembered


Sundara Inn & Spa

Sundara Inn & Spa is a destination spa nestled in a 26-acre pine forest on the scenic outskirts of Wisconsin Dells. Elegant suites & private villas larger than most, soothing organic spa services, heated outdoor infinity pool open year-round, championship golf. Adult-only for tranquility. Smoke free for health. A visit to Sundara will Energize Your Soul!


The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT

The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT in St.Lucia is the first luxury resort in the world to combine all the pleasure of an active beach holiday with programs designed to relax and revitalize body and mind.

  • The BodyHoliday highlights this ancient art. Open your mind, body and soul to the possibility of enjoying a first-class luxurious beach holiday of wellness with a wonderful emphasis on yoga exercise and nutrition served up in a combination that allows you to pick and choose.
Check www.thebodyholiday.com for more information

The Crossings

The Crossings is a destination spa bridging inspired treatments, transforming programs and green-minded facilities with the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve outside Austin, Texas. The Crossings is stylish and comfortable, where guests experience nature without austere minimalism; nurture without excess.


The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver

Ideally situated in downtown Vancouver and steps from Stanley Park, The Westin Bayshore offers the best of the city and nature at your doorstep. Boasting one of the most spectacular coastal locations in the world, snow capped mountains and Pacific Ocean come together to create a truly magnificent setting. The city’s thriving urban centre is just steps away with shops, restaurants and cafes.

Every room and suite has been luxuriously redesigned to reflect the natural waterfront setting. Soothing colors, natural finishes and organic textures bring a heightened sense of relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and recharged.

An array of inspiring amenities and services will help keep you at your best while travelling. An outdoor pool with spectacular marina views, WestinWORKOUT fitness centre and indoor pool, and direct access via the Seawall to 1,000 acre Stanley Park.

Opening in the Winter 2009, Vida Spa, The Westin Bayshore Vancouver offers Ten bright, fresh treatment rooms – including a couple’s private Suite. Infrared ceiling panels above select beds provide added health benefits of detoxification, circulation and cell oxygenation. The spa’s pedicure bar and manicure station allow small groups to simultaneously receive treatments. The private relaxation lounge is quietly separated from the rest of the spa, offering a sanctuary in which to let everything go. Plush, cozy furniture effortlessly invites guests to relax and unwind, and a heavy stone wall with a built-in dual-sided fireplace creates a warm, soothing environment.

Vida Spa offers uniquely luxurious, personalized and healing spa experiences including an expansive menu of treatments based on the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, all designed to enhance wellness, engage the senses, and nurture body and mind. Because every individual has unique needs, Vida Spa tailors their full range of traditional body therapies, wraps, exfoliations and facial treatments to each client, providing a customized way to restore energy and promote well-being.


Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is Victoria’s only five star oceanfront resort. Luxury boutique hotel accommodation in thirty-three perfectly appointed OceanSuites overlooking bay views and beautiful sunsets.
Set on a pristine inlet at the southern tip of Vancouver Island the lodge features Seafood Grille & Pub, full service spa, marina and Executive Conference Facilities.
We've discovered that understated elegance and discerning service are essential. Simple, intimate, involving. It's all about an appetite for new experience. And from every vantage point, the ocean views inspire us to respond to the elements.
A spa and culinary destination in the heart of wine country, Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa, neighbors the charming city of Victoria, recreational activities, shopping, heritage attractions and the Butchart Gardens. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries Terminal, the resort is easily accessible from land, air or sea.
Play hard. Breathe deep. Dine well. Rest easy.


Cal-a-Vie

Nestled away on 200 private acres in Vista, award-winning Cal-a-Vie is a health spa resort for just 30 guests; offering more personalized attention than any hotel or resort spa. Cal-a-Vie's personally customized and perfectly balanced program combines luxurious European Spa philosophies with the California concepts of fitness, health and nutrition.

  • Private cottage with a private terrace
  • Three nutritionally balanced gourmet meals
  • Daily fitness classes and use of spa and resort facilities
  • 1 Cooking Class
  • All classes and treatments are scheduled for you
  • Daily laundry service for your personal laundry needs
  • 7 therapeutic treatments
  • Health and fitness consultations
  • Presentations by fitness experts & nutritionist
  • Transportation to and from San Diego International Airport
  • Warm-up suits & jacket, t-shirts, shorts, robes, bath shoes, and rain gear during your stay
$3,395

Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort

As both a celebrated day spa and renowned destination spa within the 650-acre Marriott Doral Golf Resort and Spa, we provide the perfect getaway for a day or more of relaxation and renewal. If you do get the urge to roam, we’re ideally located just 10 minutes west of Miami International Airport and a quick 20 minutes from the exotic adventure of world-famous Miami Beach.

  • Close your eyes, relax and enjoy one of the many spa treatments to choose from at The Spa at Doral and Pritikin Longevity Center. Located within the oasis of Doral Golf Resort & Spa, you can truly get away from it all.

    Escape package includes one select spa service per person per night (choice of Doral Massage, Citrus Mango Body Scrub, Shirodhara, Doral Custom Facial, Express Manicure & Express Pedicure or Personal Training session.)  •
$209 per person, per night

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

This desert dwelling is anything but dry. The cool of the desert, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California provides you with stylish surroundings and views any well-seasoned traveler desires including emerald fairways from Palm Desert Golf Courses and mountains that seem to touch the sky. As a premier Palm Desert Resort Hotel we present fine dining, sizzling night-life, resort spa, expansive pools, and a newly remodeled lobby complete with gondolas and the place to live life large, the Lobby Bar.

  • Spa Desert Springs at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort offers guests an environment rich in tranquility and enveloped in a AAA Four-Diamond resort experience. Use promo code RXL

Rates starting at $259 weekday, $319 weekend (June – September)

Lifestyle Center of America

Lifestyle Center of America (LCA) is a medical clinic, therapeutic spa and diabetes training center all wrapped into one. LCA's singular focus is to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to start treating the cause of your diabetes rather than merely medicating the symptoms.

  • Physician consultations
  • Nutrition consultations and personal action plan
  • Behavior health coaching
  • Delicious plant-based cuisine
  • Follow up health coaching
  • Comprehensive lab work
  • Customized fitness prescriptions
  • Therapeutic spa services
  • Private accommodations
$4,797 - 12 Day Standard Package
$7,180 - 18 Day Standard Package

Longboat Key Club & Resort

From its white-sand beaches to the private balconies in its recently renovated suites, the AAA Four-Diamond Longboat Key Club & Resort offers golf, tennis, dining, a marina, and the 9,000 sq. ft. Island House Spa – an oasis of pleasure where guests can “relax at an island pace and time.”


L'Auberge Del Mar

Escape to the picture-perfect seaside getaway of L'Auberge Del Mar, accommodation that offers a refreshing coastal experience. The plush rooms and spacious suites pamper you with warm tranquil colors, Kitchen 1540 offers an innovative seasonally driven menu, and the Spa includes exotic treatments.

Near the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the picturesque village of Del Mar, the timeless L'Auberge Del Mar has been reborn, redefining the California coastal resort experience and celebrating the special connection we all have with the tranquility, comfort and relaxation of the sea. Meetings and events at L'Auberge Del Mar are sure to exceed all of your expectations. Dedicated event service staff will cater to all of your needs, caring for each and every detail.

L'Auberge Del Mar brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding venue for corporate meetings, weekend getaways, or social occasions. An array of recreational activities including championship golf, boutique shopping and galleries, thrilling balloon rides, and a world-famous horse racetrack.

When you make your escape, you are welcomed by accommodation that offers a refreshing coastal estate experience. The rooms and suites are the embodiment of sophistication, pampering you with an elegant mix of custom designed pieces in warm tranquil colors. Just a short stroll from some of the world's most dramatic cliff-lined seascapes, The Spa at L'Auberge pays homage to the relaxing, regenerative, and stimulating powers of the ocean.

Kitchen 1540, a chic new restaurant at L'Auberge Del Mar will offer an eclectic mix of experiences, with seamless transitions from the bar to the dining room and outdoor patio, and an innovative, seasonally-driven menu. Kitchen 1540 offers guests an elegant and contemporary take on a classic coastal restaurant.

  • For the traveler looking for a swift getaway to the heart of beautiful Del Mar Village, L'Auberge is offering its Bed and Breakfast Coastal Getaway Package. This package includes guest room accommodations and a breakfast for two at one of the resort's restaurants.
Prices start at $380 per night for a Sunday through Thursday visit and $410 per night for a weekend stay, including parking, resort fees and taxes.

Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

Lake Placid's only four diamond resort on the shores of Mirror Lake is the perfect place for your Adirondack vacation. The fresh mountain air and spectacular natural beauty of the area are sure to revitalize and rejuvenate your spirit. Take a leisurely canoe ride on a pristine lake, go hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, swimming, or just enjoy the view from one of our Adironack chairs... you'll find it all here in one of "America's Prettiest Towns."


Mountain Harbor Resort and Turtle Cove Spa

Nestled in the Ouachita National Forest on the shores of Arkansas’ pristine wilderness Lake Ouachita, 53-year old family-owned Mountain Harbor Resort featuring Turtle Cove Spa welcomes guests to reconnect with nature in a casual wilderness setting while enjoying comfortable quality facilities and genuine personal service. Pets welcome.


New Life Hiking Spa

  • Our 2010 season dates are May 20 - October 3, 2010. Book an 11-night Weight Loss Retreat during the dates below* and recieve $200 off the total package or come any 11 nights for the $10 per night discount. Book your 2010 vacation by July 15, 2010 and receive $10 off single occupancy (per night) and $10 off double occupancy (per person/per night). The $10 off discount is valid any night, for any length of stay from now until October 3, 2010.
Price Details: Regular all inclusive rates are $209-$249 per night. Discounted rates are $190 - $239 based on occupancy and length of stay.

Newport Marriott

Relax your mind, body and spirit in our serene waterfront spa, conveniently located inside the Newport Marriott. Indulge in the plush accommodations and impeccable service of the hotel and treat yourself to the spa all at the same time. Here at the spa, we’ll entice your senses with massage, facials, body treatments, hair, makeup application and hand and foot treatments. Our licensed and trained professionals are here to offer a unique and uplifting experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. The hotel is in the heart of historic Newport and minutes away from everything Newport has to offer, including the mansions, the tennis hall of fame and the infamous cliff walk. But with all these amenities at your finger tips here in the hotel, it might be hard to leave!

  • Deluxe overnight accommodations and $125 Spa credit good for spa services.
Price Starts at $189

Rancho La Puerta

Located just 45 miles southeast of the city of San Diego, the world’s first fitness resort (est. 1940) rests in the embrace of sacred Mt. Kuchumaa’s foothills. In this paradise for nature-lovers, walkers, and adventurous hikers, 3,000 private acres of rolling terrain afford each guest a plethora of panoramic sights, challenging trails (beginner to advanced), and an expansive feeling of freedom and well-being.

But hiking is just the beginning. A fitness program led by a team of expert instructors features more than 60 different classes per week, including yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, strength and conditioning, NIA, Fit Ball, and water aerobics. Tennis and other sports are popular activities.

The spa’s own organic farm provides a talented culinary staff with ample fruits and vegetables for the freshest meals possible. Its Mexican-Mediterranean is rich in low-carb, low-fat essentials that make it compatible with most popular diet regimens today as well as an active week of exercise and relaxation. Fresh fish from the seaport town of Ensenada is a daily mainstay.


Tennessee Fitness Spa

Treat yourself to some "me" time, and get a jump-start to a healthier lifestyle. Tennessee Fitness Spa, located in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, is celebrating 20 years of motivating people to look and feel their best.

Enjoy a vigorous fitness program, delicious low-calorie/low-fat meals, educational workshops, and optional pampering services. Wind down your days by relaxing in the hot tub, taking part in an evening activity, or lounging with your fellow guests.

Rustic, chalet-style accommodations are clean and comfortable and provide a welcoming retreat. Take in the serenity of your surroundings, with the Natural Bridge, 48 Creek, and the Ice Cave located right on site.

Join us for a week or more of exercise, good nutrition, new friends, and some southern hospitality. Your mind and body will thank you! For more information, check out our web site at www.TFSpa.com or call toll-free 1-800-235-8365. We hope to see you soon!

  • Jump-start a healthier lifestyle with the Renew “You” in 2011 Package at the Tennessee Fitness Spa. Your one week stay includes various fitness classes, along with delicious, healthy meals. Mention this ad and receive a complimentary one-hour massage during your stay. 

Weekly rates starting at $825

The Essex Resort & Spa

  • Gather your girlfriends, pack your bags, and escape to The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa. Relax, renew, and rejuvenate.
    Please call the property directly to book this getaway.
From $469* total, based on double occupancy (Regularly $669) Want to bring along a whole group? Additional girls in the same accommodations for $184*. Need more time away? Add a second night for only $136*.
Please call property directly to book.

The Founders Inn and Spa

Travel enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in vacation luxury need to look no further than The Founders Inn and Spa – a sprawling 26-acre resort retreat, replete with outstanding amenities, a world-class spa with breathtaking views. Nestled beside a sparkling lake and a meticulously landscaped Colonial garden, The Founders Inn and Spa offers travelers the perfect place to unwind. Built in the heart of Hampton Roads The Founders Inn and Spa feels removed from the hustle of the city, yet it is located minutes from Norfolk International Airport, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, as well as many other attractions that the Seven-Cities has to offer. The Founders Inn and Spa offers it’s visitors the opportunity to experience an adventurous vacation, minutes from everywhere a cultured traveler wants to go.

  • Available from 01.01.2011 - 12.31.2011<br>

    Nourish your mind, body and soul during this romantic, overnight get away. Rejuvenating with world-class cuisine and the ultimate in pampered spa luxury promises vacation-like benefits with no travel hassles.<br>

    This romantic package includes:

Prices starting at $158 per couple per night

The Phoenician

The Phoenician offers accommodations of uncommon beauty and style - as well as the most enticing array of amenities, recreation and pleasures. Indulge in the pure joy of golf on the manicured greens and lush fairways of championship course. Unwind in one of our nine shimmering pools. Invigorate with a match at our Tennis Garden. Savor a moment of peaceful reflection at our spa, The Centre for Well-Being. Or embark on a culinary journey rich in style and taste – from modern Italian at Il Terrazzo to sumptuous steak and seafood at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Steakhouse.

  • Here, rest, relaxation and rejuvenation are paramount at this healing retreat. The package includes:
Rates from $269

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The Seaview Resort and Spa

Featuring 297 luxurious guestrooms and located on 670 wooded acres of the pristine New Jersey shores of Reeds Bay-Dolce Seaview-is minutes from the famous New Jersey shore and boardwalk and the re-energized Atlantic City-NJ-We boast 36-holes of Championship Golf on two world-renowned golf courses perfect for family vacations-a getaway with friends-a highlight of a corporate meeting-or a few leisurely holes-Complete your experience in a higher state of relaxation with signature treatments at our on-site Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa-Beneath our exquisite New Jersey shore lies state-of-art amenities-flexibility-and creative catering and event teams that make this a premier location for extraordinary events of every kind.


The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Located in the master-planned, 730-acre Kierland Community, which is tucked among the McDowell Mountains and Sonoran Desert surrounding sunny Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa proudly champions Arizona’s colorful history and culture. A host of options entertain guests of all ages. Try a round of championship golf or a visit to the desert-inspired spa, or make a splash at the Adventure Water Park. Organized activities and events make kids feel welcome and inspire family togetherness.


The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa reflects superior service and outstanding amenities in an elegant, serene setting. The resort is nestled on 250 acres in the high Sonoran Desert foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains with picturesque mountain, desert and golf course views amidst intriguing desert landscape and wildlife. Experience all this award winning resort has to offer including the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, the Troon managed championship golf course and the award winning dining at Janos.