December 15, 2009 Words to take along on the Journey: Reflecting on 2009, it wasn't one of the better years. And, for many that would be an understatement. As we prepare to enter 2010 - the Chinese Year of the Tiger - let's do it with thoughts that it WILL BE A BETTER YEAR. Thinking positively, here are a few quotes we love: "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." ~ Henry Ford Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ~ Helen Keller Send us your personal favourite inspirational quote and we'll include it in the next Travel to Wellness newsletter. editor@traveltowellness.com A happy, safe and healthy holiday season to each and everyone of you. Thank you for being a part of the Travel to Wellness community. Anne

Win a Vancouver Island Dream Spa Experience At Travel to Wellness, we love Vancouver Island not only for its spas but also for its many culinary festivals, extensive outdoor fitness adventure options plus, plus, plus. So, when we heard about the Vancouver Island Dream Spa Experience giveaway being put on by our friends at Spas of America, and the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort (it's one of our Best Spas Canada we wanted to give our readers a shot at winning. The Prize 4 days/3 nights accommodation for two in a deluxe Oceanview studio, daily breakfast, endless tapas at the Treetop Tapas & Grill, personalized Grotto Spa robes (yours to keep), and a Love on the West Coast 3½-hour spa package. Total prize value is $2,500. In addition ten exclusive spa product baskets will be given away. Enter online at: Spas of America Tell them Travel to Wellness sent you! Good luck to all. Follow us on TWITTER If this issue of the TTW Newsletter was passed on by a friend or colleague why not Sign-up Now to receive your own free issue. The Travel to Wellness Newsletter is published by Travel to Wellness Inc. Copy and images protected under copyright.
View this newsletter online. Travel to Wellness Magazine. Digital version of Travel to Wellness -Quebec 10 TOP STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE TRAVELLER We called out to companies and PR reps to give us their best travel products, items and gadgets and we received over 100 submissions. From that list we selected 10 items to make packing easier, help you stay fit and healthy, help you travel comfortably and arrive looking your best, and generally make any trip a bit less stressful - for YOU or the wellness-minded traveller on your gift list. Check it out. NORDIC WELLNESS Writer Julie Ryland goes spa hopping in Oslo, Norway FOUR READERS WIN GO GORGEOUS KITS FROM SKIN AUTHORITY Thanks to all of you who e-mailed to tell us what you like about Travel to Wellness and what you want to see more of. Every single e-mail was read, and we're taking your comments into consideration as we make plans for next year. So, look for more of what you want in 2010. Here's a sampling of what you had to say Congratulations to readers Sandra Bell, Rula Morcos, Mary Radosevich and Charlotte Philp who each won a Go Gorgeous Kit from Skin Authority More chances to win other spa products, spa visits and travel items coming up in the New Year. Don't forget to enter the Vancouver Island Dream Spa Experience - details just to the left. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Be well. Travel safe. Anne Dimon Publisher/Editor We welcome your comments on spas you've visited, story ideas and other items of interest to wellness-minded travellers. E-mail us at editor@traveltowellness.com