Looking for a getaway that
offers more of a workout than walking from the pool to the lounge chair?
Try one of these four active retreats.
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Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida
If you’re not really looking to “work out” but don’t want a vacation
that’ll make you feel completely lazy, this is the spot for you.
Conveniently located just steps from the beach, shops and hottest
restaurants and clubs, you can spend your days and nights doing whatever
you please. There’s no pressure to break a sweat (though if you do want
to work off some of those mai tais, you’ll have access to a top-notch
fitness center and can sign up for a health and fitness evaluation). The
key to this place is the food – whether you’re snacking by the pool,
sharing a romantic dinner for two at its restaurant or taking advantage
of room service with breakfast in bed, every meal cooked on site is
low-cal, low-fat and full of nutrients. So even if you don’t typically
like “healthy food,” you’ll love these options.
Haramara Retreat, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
For mellow couples looking to chill their minds and get back on the
wellness wagon, Haramara offers the perfect mix of sun, surfing, yoga
and spa. Between the beautiful beaches and tropical jungles, it’s an
ideal setting for kick-starting a health program or just unwinding. This
tropical paradise also provides a great backdrop for a romantic
getaway. Reconnect with your partner while cuddling up in one of the
resort’s luxe cabanas and watch the sun set as you enjoy delicious and
organic dishes. Plus, you can share plenty of new experiences: In
addition to yoga and surfing classes, you can go on a sunset cruise, a
snorkeling trip, a whale-watching excursion, a horseback riding trek or
even try canopy zip-lining.
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Wine Country Trekking, Sonoma County, California
This is the trip for runners (and winos!). You’ll go on a five-day
journey through beautiful wine country USA, where you’ll end impossibly
scenic runs with tastings of some of the world’s best wines. Three of
the days include 8 to 13 mile runs (there are less strenuous treks for
novice and even non-runners). But we guarantee this miles will fly by as
you cover some of the most visually stunning grounds around. Plus, some
pampering will help you get through it – you’ll stay at four plush inns
along the way, where you can ease your sore muscles with an array of
spa treatments.
Red Mountain Resort, Ivins, Utah
Whether you like to get your sweat on at the gym or in the great
outdoors, you’ve got it made here. Surrounded by canyons and mountains,
and an hour from Zion National Park, this outdoor playground offers
hiking, biking, golf, climbing and indoor and outdoor pools. At its
state-of-the-art wellness center, choose from a huge assortment of
fitness classes or sign up for personal training sessions. Just decide
what your goal is and pick a package – choose from relaxation, detoxing,
boot camp, romance and more. PS: You won’t go hungry thanks to the
all-inclusive meals that taste way too good to be healthy, but are.
