Relaxation, Please
Who else has a constant running mental list of all of the things they cannot wait to do after life returns to normal?
Very long hugs with loved ones is always top, but after that, the list gets lengthy. Wellness travel with a group of my girlfriends for some much-needed spa and self-care though is what I am craving the most. We have all earned a little pampering!
If some spa time sounds pretty good to you as well, from Massachusetts to California, we work with some of the best destination spa resorts for rest, relaxation, and restorative experiences.
A lakeside retreat of 40 casually elegant guest rooms offering a wealth of included activities and world-class spa facilities, Lake Austin Spa Resort was voted the Top Destination Spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. Rooms are designed to inspire and rejuvenate while embracing the rustic charm of the Texas Hill Country. Spend an afternoon reveling in relaxation at the spa, exploring the lake by kayak, or practicing yoga on a paddleboard. Whether you are participating in a chef-led cooking class or indulging in one of the three meals included in your overnight stay, you will find satisfaction is best served by the water. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 spa credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)
Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains provide a gorgeous setting for wellness and adventures at Blackberry Mountain. Go mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and hiking on 5,200 pristine acres, more than half of which have been dedicated to conservation. Hike up or catch a ride in a house Lexus to one of the ridgetop cabins, or stay closer to the Lodge in a cottage made from reclaimed rock and wood – then admire the idyllic setting from your private patio or soaking tub. Find further serenity with an aerial yoga session, forest meditation, or holistic health treatments in the subterranean spa. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy daily breakfast, $100 spa credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)
Looking for more of a complete wellness experience? Commit to a week or longer at The Ranch Malibu and lose pounds and inches and look and feel your best self with its one-of-a-kind fitness/wellness program, all while staying in luxurious accommodations and eating fresh, organic, plant-based fare. Think transformation, recalibration, and unplugging. Guests rise early for stretching, daily mountain hikes, core training, yoga, and other exercises that enhance your metabolism – and, of course, a daily massage. With only 19 luxurious guest cottages, your time spent at The Ranch will be a rewarding experience. You'll marvel at your results! Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy an additional chiropractic treatment or three cryotherapy sessions
Treat yourself to utter relaxation and rejuvenation at California’s Golden Door Spa, where the experience has been designed to empower guests to reposition themselves at the center of their own lives by tending to their bodies, their minds, and their spirits. Here, a hike is as much a rigorous morning exercise as it is a chance to reflect on the day ahead, and a meal is how you learn to satisfy rather than simply feed your hunger. Through this program of fitness training and refined nourishment coupled with indulgent, caring spa treatments, the resort works with guests to treat their bodies with the respect and care they deserve.
Ready for renewal? Discover your good life at Canyon Ranch, Tucson, an all-inclusive wellness resort in Arizona, reflecting the inspiration and serenity of the Sonoran Desert. Gracious, one-story accommodations blend with the desert landscape. Personalized stays include scenic hikes and exciting canyon bike trails and sampling exhilarating fitness classes (more than 40 daily), working with specialists to create a personal wellness plan, or luxuriating in spa treatments like the Blissful Floating massage. The award-winning cuisine is delicious and healthy, with plenty of choices. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy $100 resort credit, and priority upgrade (based on availability)
Miraval Berkshires—an inspired sanctuary situated atop 380 protected acres in the Berkshires countryside. Here, guests embark on a personal journey of wellbeing with a host of mindful offerings and insightful experiences to guide you on your journey to a life in balance. Take a stroll through history on the lush grounds that have housed industrialists, clergy, writers, musicians, golfers, and culture lovers in Massachusetts. The central hilltop Tudor-style Wyndhurst Mansion has overlooked this countryside for more than a century. Unplug, unwind, and relax, surrounded by the beauty of the Berkshires. Book with Luxe Traveler Club and enjoy $100 resort credit and priority upgrade at time of booking (based on availability)
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