One of the best things about New Year’s resolutions is that they give us permission to wipe the dusty slate of the past clean and look forward to the future with renewed energy and good intentions. This year you might resolve to keep your email inbox clean, demonstrate random acts of kindness, or the age old “eat healthier, get fit and lose weight.” That last one is probably familiar to many of us! Luckily, a rising trend in Wellness Tourism has encouraged spas all over the world to offer quality programs that help us keep those resolutions while we enjoy a relaxing, healthy vacation.
Wellness Tourism is actually quite diverse and can mean different things to different people. Some programs specialize in a particular discipline such as fitness, yoga or nutrition. Other spas offer overall wellness programming that appeals to a certain interest or lifestyle. If you want to pursue wellness, there’s a spa for you.
The 2013 SpaFinder Wellness Readers’ Choice Awards highlight some of the most popular spas in several categories:
- Rancho La Puerta, Baja California, Tecate, Mexico
- Golden Door, San Marcos, California
- Body Holiday at LeSport, Castries, St. Lucia
- Miraval, Tucson, Arizona
- Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
- Rancho La Puerta, Baja California, Tecate, Mexico
- Miraval, Tucson, Arizona
- Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand
- El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan, Florida
- Shane Diet, Weight-Loss & Fitness Resorts, San Antonio, Texas
- Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa, Miami, Florida
- Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont
- Deerfield Spa, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Wellness Tourism is increasingly popular with diverse lifestyles; therefore, many spas offer a wide range of pursuits designed to complement those lifestyles. For example, Girlfriend Getaways and Bachelorettes are drawn to spas that have casitas accommodations for groups and a good variety of spa treatments. The best spas for men often have golf, horseback riding or hiking options, while the best resorts for solo wellness travelers offer personalized care for mind, body and spirit. The best wellness resorts for a romantic getaway or destination wedding provide heated waterfalls, fire pits, magical gardens and fine dining. Even families are getting into the wellness trend at spas that offer family-sized accommodations and activities for all ages. For spas and resorts that fit your lifestyle, visit the 2013 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards by Lifestyle Type.
You could also choose a spa based on special interest: accommodations, interior design, affordability, healthy cuisine, pet-friendly, eco-friendly; or by activity type: weight-loss, golf, outdoor adventure, or ski and snow. The point is, our global interest in wellness crosses all walks of life and wellness tourism continues to develop because of it. Where there is demand, supply invariably follows, so there are a growing number of very good spas and wellness resorts available in many countries to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions.
This year you can keep that resolution to “eat healthier, get fit and lose weight,” and have a relaxing vacation at the same time through wellness tourism! Contact the Spa Specialists at Covington Travel to help you choose the right destination spa for your lifestyle and resolutions.
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