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Namale FijiWhy s g: The creation of entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony
Robbins, Namale embraces a philosophy that both the land it sits on and
the bodies it pampers are sacred. That land 525 acres of lush rainfor-
est and soft sand beaches sits at the edge of Fijis coral- and sh-lled
Kora Sea. The property is dotted with ve villas, 14 bures (luxury bunga-
lows) and a stunning, 10,000-square-foot cliff-top spa constructed of local
wood, stone and palm thatch. Everything, from the isolated location to the
all-inclusive meal and beverage plan, is designed to make Namale feel like a
retreat from the world at large and it works.
Wh o g: The Cagi (Thangi) Air-Balancing Treatment includes
exfoliation, body brushing, hot stone therapy and a massage of your choice (2.5
hours, $349).
Wh s o o: Get to know the friendly Fijians and their culture during
a ritual kava ceremony, where youll be welcomed by the village chief to sip
the brewed root tea from a communal cup. Divers will be blown away by Fijis
underwater magnicence. Rooms rom $975, including meals and beverages,
namalefji.com Donna Heiderstadt
The BodyHoliday LeSPORT S. LiWhy s g: A tness fanatics haven, BodyHoliday LeSPORT is an
all-inclusive spa retreat nestled on Cariblue Beach. Choose between specialized
multiday packages or a la carte itineraries; daily class schedules run the gamut
from spinning (made easier while looking out to the sea) and yoga to archery
and meditation. The Wellness Centre also offers customized two-day programs
focusing on special interests like detox, ayurveda and sleep restoration. Plus,
almost everything (meals at the three restaurants, tness classes and one daily
50-minute spa treatment) is included in the rate.
Wh o g: Take in the pre-treatment area an al fresco garden set at
the top of the hill overlooking the sea. Try a holistic treatment like Reiki, then go
for the locally sourced Lucian Lime & Ginger Scrub (60 minutes).
Wh s o o: Climb Gros Piton, a 2,619-foot-high mountain. The
ve-hour hike will leave you with amazing views and possibly, a rainbow. Rooms
rom $300 per person, all-inclusive, lesport.com Tara Bradley
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Banyan Tree Mayakoba RiiR M, MxiWhy s g:Ol meets om to create multicultural magic at this 103-villa enclave, an hour south of
Cancun. The ambience here evokes an East-meets-West blend of Mexican warmth and Thai tranquillity. Even the
resorts design is a hybrid, blending spare, Asian lines with vibrant, sol-inspired walls and fabrics, while its dining
venues are equally adept at sh tacos and pad thai. All accommodations are in spacious villas book a Spa
Pool Villa to enjoy treatments on a personal massage deck.
Wh o g: All of the therapists for this storied spa brand have been trained at Banyan Trees Spa Acad-
emy in Phuket, Thailand. The sumptuous Royal Banyan is a circulation-boosting journey featuring a lemongrass
and apple scrub, foot massage and body massage using an herbal pouch dipped in sesame oil (3 hours, $380).
Wh s o o: If golfs your game, the championship El Camalen Golf Club is on site. For culture, visit
the Mayan ruins in Tulum, and on the way back, stop for a lu nch of Yucatecan specialties at Yaxche in Playa del
Carmen. Villas rom $605, banyantree.com DH
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Ponte Vedra Inn & Club P R BH, FLRiWhy s g: This AAA Five-Diamond vacation retreat on Floridas
northeastern coast has been drawing generations of repeat guests since its
opening in 1928. The 300-acre property has expanded to include golf, tennis,
four swimming pools and 250 guest rooms along a hal f-mile of sand. PVIC
was the regions rst resort to invest in wellness, and still leads the pack with
a 30,000-square-foot complex that includes 22 treatment rooms, a ful l-ser-
vice salon, dining room, and a swimming pool with ve jetted grottoes.
Wh o g: The Island Castaway (90 minutes, $200) melds a Papaya
Pineapple Body Scrub, extended hair-nourishing scalp massage and Hawaiian
lomi-lomi body massage into an afternoon of beach bliss.
Wh s o o: PVIC introduced golf to the area, meaning the two
courses here have a dedicated following. Or hit the 15 courts at the Tennis
Club and see why Tennis magazine consistently rates PVIC #1 Tennis Resort
on the East Coast. Rooms rom $179, pontevedra.com Susan Moynihan
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Why s g: The ways to
unwind are endless at this conve-
nient (10 minutes from the airport)
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two resorts the ve-star Oscar
de la Renta-designed Tortuga Bay,
with its 15 elegant villas, and the
affordable mahogany-meets-mod
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each other on 15,000 acres along
a three-mile beach. The abun-
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to rustic pizza, and ve bars.
Wh o g: After a gentle
bronzing by the Caribbean sun,
feel a glow from within during a
Hot and Cold Stone Facial (90
minutes, $150), as warmed stones
relieve stress and chilled stones
improve circulation.
Wh s o o: Golfers
and tennis types will be in heaven,
given the 36 holes of Tom Fazio
and P.B. Dye-designed links and
six lighted Har-Tru clay courts.Water lovers can kiteboard, wind-
surf or scuba-dive, while landlub-
bers can horseback-ride or take
a tour on a Segway. Rooms rom
$120, puntacana.com DH
Pueblo Bonito Pacica Resort & SpaLS BS, Mxi
Why s g: Youre practically guaranteed sunshine desert-meets-sea Los Cabos
has an average of 350 perfect days annually. With Zen-like design and a secluded beachfront
ambience, this 154-room adults-only resort has ve restaurants and the holistic Armonia Spa,
an ideal spot for fun in the sun balanced by self-renewal. Further lowering the stress level:
all-inclusive pricing, which i ncludes accommodations, all meals and beverages in a single rate
(spa treatments are extra).
Wh o g: Try the Temazcal, a group detoxifying steam bath ritual based on Mayan well-
ness traditions (90 minutes, $130). Prefer something one-on-one? The spa also offers Watsu,
Reiki and beauty treatments by Natura Bisse.
Wh s o o: Los Cabos is famous for its golf and sport shing, but theres more. Adven-
ture seekers can go on ATV desert safaris, while animal lovers can whale-watch or volunteer to
help protect sea turtles. Rooms rom $185 per person, pueblobonitopacifca.com DH
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The St. Regis Princeville Resort KiWhy s g: The cliff-top view of Hanalei Bay has been there forever, but 2009s multimillion-dollar renovation
Halelea Spa has amped up the luxury in this iconic South Pacifc setting (the 1958 movie was lmed nearby). And its
room St. Regis, with dcor inspired by the islands red-clay earth and leafy green ora. Dining-wise, savor Hawaiian hu
Mailani dinner show, or indulge in French-Asian fusion cuisine at Jean-Georges Vongerichtens Kauai Grill.
Wh o g:Halelea means house of joy, and the spa jubilantly embraces Kauais botanicals, so you can have
with maile cream, taro butter or organic seaweed oil (50 minutes, from $165). Or try an l a carte service done poolsi
Wh s o o: Golf, horseback-ride or kayak. Then rent a car and drive the North Shore to Hanalei (stop at
organic lunch), before hiking part of the cliff-hugging Na Pali Coast trail. Rooms rom $399, stregisprinceville.com jeFFReya.caBLe/gettyiMageS
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Why s g: Long considered one of the top retreats on an island
known for healing and wellness, Four Seasons offers unsurpassed service in a
stellar Balinese-style setting. The 156 villas and residences offer luxury indoors
and outdoors with courtyard living areas, sexy garden showers and private
plunge pools overlooking the ocean. The list of complimentary on-site activi-
ties is extensive, from sailing lessons to learning traditional Balin ese dance.
Wh o g: Traditionally embraced by Javanese royalty, the Lulur Ritual
(120 minutes, $145) incorporates turmeric, cinnamon and other spices in a
skin-smoothing scrub followed by a soak in an oversized ower-lled tub.
Wh s o o: Dont miss Balis cultural attractions, from sunset at the
striking Uluwatu Temple, set on a westward-facing cliff-top peninsula, to the
master craftsmen who specialize in woodcarving and jewelry-making. Rooms
rom $680, ourseasons.com DH
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand CaymanWhy s g: At this ve-star, 365-room resort, situated on Seven Mile
Beach, resort attractions are headlined by world-class experts: Blue Tip, a nine-
hole golf course designed by Greg Norman; The Courts, with tennis programs
by pro coach Nick Bollettieri; Blue, a signature restaurant from Eric Ripert of
New Yorks renowned Le Bernardin; and a sumptuous spa from La Prairie.
Wh o g: The Silver Rain Recharge Overnight Facial (60 minutes,
$270), launching this fall, is only offered in the evening to give skin a chance
to rejuvenate overnight. Included in the treatment is a scalp, face, hand, and
shoulder massage, guaranteed to leave you and your skin feeling dreamy.
Wh s o o: With Ambassadors of the Environment eco-excursions,
founded by Jean-Michel Cousteau, activities include night snorkeling, riding in
a sub and visiting the local tide pools. Another must: Sting Ray City, a sandbar
where you can stand in water and feed a friendly swarm of stingrays. Rooms
rom $249, ritzcarlton.com Rona Berg
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girlfriend getawaMake your home base at Virginias Williamsburg Inn. Built
in 1937, its within walking distance of everything from the
Historic Area and boat tours of the James River to golf and
shopping. At the 20,000-square-foot Spa of Colonial Wil-
liamsburg, the treatment menu is set up by century, draw-
ing on traditional ingredients used at the time. Our pick:
the orange and ginger used with the 18th-century Colonial
Herbal Spa Experience. Plus, all the prots from the Inn
support the not-for-prot Colonial Williamsburg Founda-
tion. Two-night Spa Escape package rom $530 per person
(includes room, one massage or acial per person and
admission to the Historic Area), colonialwilliamsburg.com
In Napa Valley (above), nothing pairs as well as good
girlfriends and great wine. Solage Calistoga, the 83 studios
are designed with Italian linens and outdoor patios. Capella
suites have living rooms and replaces, and bikes make the
area easy to explore. Tapping into the regions history of
mud baths, the 14-room spa offers custom Mudslide treat-
ments with your choice of oils. Then, book a table for sea-
sonal NorCal cuisine at Michelin-starred Solbar. Two-night
Girlriends Getaway package rom $1,060 (includes room,
access to geothermal pools, a Mudslide treatment per
person, winery tour and more), solagecalistoga.com
outdr dventureOne of Costa Ricas premier outdoor playgrounds is the
very active Arenal volcano, a prime spot for canyoning,
hiking and thermal soaking. Set at the base of the volcano,
Tabacn Grand Spa Thermal Resort boasts steamy waters
that ow directly into the resorts pools. Check into an
open-air treatment bungalow at Tabacns Grand Spa,
where the menu includes hot-stone massage, Watsu and
the signature Temazcal Steam Bath Ritual. Tabacns
mineral springs (above) are a two-minute shuttle ride away.
Soak in natural geothermal mineral pools and sip cocktails
at the swim-up bar as you listen to the volcano rumble.
Rooms rom $305, tabacon.com
Montanas newest resort, 27-room The Ranch at Rock
Creek, takes full advantage of its epic location midway
between Missoula and Butte. Stay in one of the Western-
inspired rooms in the main lodge (think wooden walls,
leather furnishings, cowboy-boot lamps) or in a deluxe plat-
form tent (with detached private bath) overlooking the river.
Activities range from the expected (horseback riding, raft-
ing) to the novel (archery, skeet shooting). The spa menu is
equally intriguing with Dr. Murad facials or the Saddle Sore
Soak, an herbal bath followed by a massage. From $900
per person (all-inclusive), theranchatrockcreek.com
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Weit Say goodbye to outside distractions at the new, upscale
Ranch at Live Oak Malibu (above) in the Santa Monica
Mountains. This luxury boot camp takes only 15 people in
private cottages, requires a seven-day stay and bans all
cell phones (guests can borrow a computer one hour per
day). The strict no options program includes 10 hours a
day of low-impact exercise (yoga, hiking, toning and weight
classes) and a massage (additional treatments from chiro-
practic care to acupuncture are also available at an added
cost). The menu is strictly vegetarian, much of it sourced
from the spas own organic garden. The goal: for guests to
lose up to 5 percent of their body weight in a week. From
$5,600 per person (all-inclusive), theranchmalibu.com
Each summer, The Inn of Six Mountains in Killington,
Vermont, becomes Jimmy LeSages New Life Hiking Spa.
Three daily hikes leave the lodge each morning, rang-
ing from three to six miles and at three tness levels,
depending on your degree of comfort. Afternoons are left
free for Pilates, strength training and an ever-changing
array of activities from cooking classes to excursions into
nearby Woodstock. Three-day packages rom $229 per
night (double occupancy, including accommodations,
meals, activities and a massage), newliehikingspa.com
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