tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-574732 2009-12-23T13:43:30-05:00 I'll be writing about the destination spa lifestyle, health, cuisine, and opportunities for life enhancement. Whether you dream about an adventure vacation getaway, spiritual rejuvenation, healthy weight loss, or total tune-up for mind and body, there's a destination spa vacation® where it can all come together for you. TypePad DestinationSpaVacationshttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e201287679c33f970c 2009-12-23T13:43:30-05:00 2009-12-23T14:24:47-05:00

I came across an interesting (and great) article yesterday titled "Destination Rejuvenation" by Ben Watts (HotelierMiddleEast.com). It highlighted what a Destination Spa is and discussed the differences between a Resort Spa and a Destination Spa. At this point, some of...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/QCiwLTOhxII" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/12/destination-spas-defined.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20128766136e2970c 2009-12-17T13:21:41-05:00 2009-12-22T14:10:23-05:00

To my recollection, this has never happened before. For a very limited time, you can experience 2 true Destination Spasin one vacation. Mountain Trek - based out of Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC (CANADA) - is bringing their FitPath program to...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/ezdglXEpd-0" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/12/2-for-1-destination-spa-vacation.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a7376f4b970b 2009-12-09T14:43:08-05:00 2009-12-09T14:43:08-05:00

I visited Rancho La Puerta a couple of years ago over Christmas (wish I was going this year). Since the schedule of activities is loaded, I consciously tried something different each day. Some I loved, and well some I won't...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/2LUCv6gNIjE" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/12/chocolate-banana-bread.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e2012876310df1970c 2009-12-08T11:59:24-05:00 2009-12-08T12:13:06-05:00

Curious what new trend is going to take off in the spa world in 2010? There certainly have been some crazy ones over the last couple of years (think Fish pedicures). I listened in yesterday while Susie Ellis, President of...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/ZS1EBZ2G3Lc" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/12/top-10-global-spa-trends.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a70f77ba970b 2009-12-04T15:38:54-05:00 2009-12-04T15:41:26-05:00

In case you missed it, Destination Spa Group recently sponsored a sweepstakes contest with Spafinder Inc. asking people, "Why do you deserve a Destination Spa Vacation?" I personally read over 1800 entries. Some entries made me laugh (thank you), many...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/wfiKi7Fer2g" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/12/top-10-reasons-you-deserve-a-spa-vacation.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a6b18eef970b 2009-11-18T16:06:12-05:00 2009-11-19T13:08:23-05:00

Destination Spas pride themselves on not being "trendy", so it may seem odd that I'm posting something about spa trends. As I explored ISPA's list of spa trends for 2010, I discovered that Destination Spas may in fact be trendy.......<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/KNxI3ANbjyU" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/11/2010-spa-trends.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a691fce2970b 2009-11-12T20:30:56-05:00 2009-11-12T20:36:05-05:00

I don't have to tell any of you that exercising is not always all its cracked up to be. Sometimes, you just don't want to do it. To combat these "slacker" moments, fitness instructors are constantly trying to mix it...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/gaUpvwRU3L0" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/11/zumba-makes-exercise-fun-again.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a618d067970b 2009-10-23T16:53:25-04:00 2009-10-23T16:56:58-04:00

Fitness opportunities present themselves everyday – even when you least expect it. “Fitness happens!” sometimes in the most unusual circumstances and under peculiar, or not so peculiar, circumstances. When you’re plugged into those opportunities, you can reap the benefits even...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/gorTJY7cS-k" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/10/fitness-happens.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a6586e2b970c 2009-10-20T11:18:36-04:00 2009-10-29T22:30:14-04:00

The votes have been tallied "And the award goes to..." In the spa travel world, Fall is Awards season, similar to Spring in the entertainment business (Think Grammy, Golden Globe, Academy, Emmy, Tony awards).The big players in the spa travel...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/p_ci-GRvWts" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/10/destination-spas-are-award-winning.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834555c4569e20120a63b5a8b970c 2009-10-14T10:31:27-04:00 2009-10-14T20:29:46-04:00

You know SPA is big when a song is written about it. You know SPA is big when a video is made about it. And you know SPA is really big when a cartoon features it... All three in one....<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DestinationSpaVacations/~4/5fXyCxBBYHI" height="1" width="1"/>

Michelle Kleist http://destinationspavacations.typepad.com/destination_spa_vacations/2009/10/its-spa-day-cartoon-video.html