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By Melanie Haiken on December 9, 2015
Whether you want to try your hand at falconry, go a round of golf, or hike the highland moors, Scotland’s historic rail resorts are heaven for those who can’t sit still.
Posted in Active Getaways, Wellness & Spa | Tagged active travel, golf, Scotland, Spas |
By Melanie Haiken on October 5, 2015
From gold to salts to fossils, the rugged ridges and steep-sided canyons of Death Valley still hold many of the secrets early settlers sought to protect.
Posted in Active Getaways, Feature | Tagged adventure travel, California, camping, Death Valley, hiking, Nevada, western travel |
By Melanie Haiken on September 25, 2015
With the hills green and barns full of calves, lambs and baby goats, early spring is the perfect time to take a tour of Sonoma County’s artisanal cheesemakers.
Posted in Feature, Food & Farm | Tagged active travel, Food, Locavore, Sonoma |
By Melanie Haiken on March 24, 2015
Whether you want to reboot your health, lose weight, or heal a chronic condition, the first ever five-day wellness immersion retreat at the Four Seasons Wailea in Maui promises results.
Posted in Active Getaways | Tagged anti-aging, Four Seasons Wailea, Maui, nutrition, spa, spa retreat, stress, weight loss, wellness retreat |
By Melanie Haiken on February 4, 2015
With its all year banana belt climate and car-free culture, Santa Barbara is perfect for an anytime active getaway.
Posted in Active Getaways | Tagged banana belt, beach cruisers, biking, Biltmore Hotel, boardwalk, California, Car-Free Santa Barbara, crab, dolphins, Hotel Oceana, kayaking, lobster, Montecito Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Kayak Company, Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, sea lions, swimming |
By Melanie Haiken on December 15, 2014
A specialized form of hydrotherapy popular in Europe, Greece, and the Middle East, thalassotherapy has come to Mexico at this high-end imported spa in Ixtapa.
Posted in Feature, Wellness & Spa | Tagged Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Spas active travel |
By Melanie Haiken on November 20, 2014
Rancho La Puerto, the original wellness and fitness retreat, still offers an incomparable experience for those seeking the fountain of youth.
Posted in Wellness & Spa | Tagged active travel, fitness, Mexico, Spas, wellness retreats |
By Melanie Haiken on October 22, 2014
Who knew the Windy City was best scene by bike? With free pick-up and drop-off services, bike tourism has taken Chicago by storm.
Posted in Active Getaways | Tagged active travel, biking, Chicago |
By Melanie Haiken on August 21, 2014
There’s nothing like jumping off the rocks into a cold, clear swimming hole for experiencing the essence of summer.
Posted in Active Getaways | Tagged California, camping, hiking, river sports, Russian River, swimming, water sports |
By Melanie Haiken on July 20, 2014
Long known for its relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous setting just outside of Yosemite National Park, Tenaya Lodge has now added a wellness-themed spa to its list of luxuries.
Posted in Wellness & Spa | Tagged California, Spas, wellness retreats, Yosemite |
