WELLNESS VACATIONS
Wellness Vacation, Wellness Holiday, Wellness Travel - whatever you call it, it can help you set foot on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
These are a few of the wellness vacations that have come to our attention over the last few months. New wellness vacation packages are added regularly. Check with us often and make The Wellness Vacation an annual tonic for body, mind and soul.
• NEW Aquapura Douro Valley Resort & Spa, located in Portugal's remote and tranquil World Heritage wine region, is offering an exclusive holistic/wellness package. Aquawareness will including sessions with renowned therapist Roger Moore, an acclaimed Qi Gong, Iron Shirt Kung Fu, and Reiki Master. The Aquawaress package includes five night’s accommodation in a spa room, five private session with Roger Moore, a tea degustation and a wellness gift. Prices start at $3,203 U.S. per person based on double occupancy (single occupancy rates are available).
For more info: Aqua Pura Hotels
• Adler Thermae in Tuscany, Italy is offering 4 and 7-night Adler Balance programs designed by a medical doctor. The 4-night program includes four night's accommodation (Sunday to Thursday) with special Balance menu, three medical check-ups, 10 spa treatments, two fitness classes, workshops plus full use of thermal pools, steam rooms and saunas. Cost is about 762 Euros per person (according to xe.com that's about $1,096 U.S., 1,103 Cdn.)
www.adler-thermae.com
• Toronto-based Longitude 180 is offering 7 and 11-day deluxe, wellness tours to Tahiti and the islands. The package includes air, luxury accommodations, breakfast and healthy snacks, daily sessions of Yoga, Meditation, Body Work and Reiki treatments, all conducted by Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher Philippe LaCaille. Traditional Polynesian spa treatments are also available. Prices are $ 7,500 and $12,500 Cdn. and available October, 2008. www.longitude180.ca
• The newly opened Ayurvedic Penthouse at The Oriental, Bangkok has introduced an extensive range of yoga programs, from lively group sessions to one on one private sessions, to suit the specific needs of guests and yoga lovers. Complimentary group sessions are available every morning and evening for resident guests of The Oriental. Advance reservations are required for private sessions and customized programs. www.mandarinoriental.com
• Toronto-based Exclusive Travels is offering a six-night wellness travel program to Italy hosted by best selling author, newspaper columnist, motivational speaker, certified nutritionist and TV personality Rose Reisman. The package, including accommodation, daily breakfast, some lunches and dinners plus taxes and grats., is prices at $3,995 CDN per person (based on double occupancy). Single Supplement is $500 pp. www.rosereisman.com
