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NBC names Fitness Ridge Resort in Utah as exclusive destination partner for The Biggest Loser

Congratulations to the newly named "Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge" in Ivins, Utah, selected to be the exclusive weight loss destination to NBC's television show "The Biggest Loser."  The Resort provides an affordable, calorie-controlled, structured program, boot camp style, for both men and women of any fitness level.  The program is aligned with The Biggest Loser lifestyle and features hiking, stimulating cardio and stretch classes, healthy and tasty spa cuisine, and practical education to help participants succeed.

Read more about The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge on SpaIndex.com: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas

Browse recipes for Spa Cuisine courtesy of The Biggest Loser

Male guests stay for 50% off at Birchcreek in Hudson Valley New York

 
Does your man need a health retreat?  Or, is he eager to accompany you to a weight loss getaway so you can both feel rejuvenated by healthy cuisine, exercise, and the beauty of New York in the Fall?  Here's a great getaway for both of you.

The Jump Start program at Birchcreek Health & Weight Loss Retreat in Hudson Valley, New York has been featured in Men's Fitness Magazine, AM New York, Time Out NY and Sirius Satellite Radio's 'The Good Life Show' and now, for the month of October, all male guests may book a stay for 50% off. This is a fantastic deal for this wonderful program.

 

 

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Oct 23-25, 2009: Health, Happiness and High Heels, a free program offered by Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa, California

Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa is located in Borrego Springs, California, a community in San Diego County, approximately 90 minutes from both Palm Springs and San Diego, and 150 miles from Los Angeles.   Visitors will be treated to one of the most remarkable starry night skies in Southern California.  The absence of light pollution throughout the entire community and on the resort grounds provides for impressive stargazing.  The community was designated as California's second International Dark-Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association.

The resort has an impressive array of health, wellness and fitness programs, as well as numerous  activities, including:  Rock Climbing; Flying Leap; Y-High (traverse across a Y shaped tight wire); Labyrinth; Archery; Desert Photography; Aqua Fun; Hiking; Twilight Photography; ATV Riding; Outdoor Movies; Tennis Clinics; Cycling Tours; Stargazing (enjoy a lecture and viewings with a celebrated astronomer); Mountain Bikes, resort pools, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, floodlit tennis courts, a mile long Jogging/Walking Track, Bocce Ball, Croquet, Shuffleboard, Life Size Chess, Ping Pong, Culinary Instruction, and more.

Hurry and book a stay now, and participate in this wonderful program geared to female guests, perfect for an October recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Health, Happiness & High Heels
Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa    
October 23-25, 2009
Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa presents a 3 day celebration with four fascinating women.  Book any package or stay at the Ranch during this weekend and enjoy special Health, Happiness & High Heels programs, seminars and activities at no additional charge.
 

Starry Splendor over Borrego Springs by Dennis Mammana

More Info on Dark Skies:  http;//www.darkskies.org

SpaFlyer Great Getaways: Pedal & Pamper at Lakeview at Fontana, in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Small-scale & casual, Lakeview at Fontana evokes a quaint Mediterranean-meets-Greenwich Village ambience, complete with charming courtyard, gourmet coffeehouse, yoga studio, and spa.

The surrounding  45 acres reveal a spring-fed outdoor swimming pool, scenic hiking trail and, of course, spectacular views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains.

This North Carolina Resort and Spa is secluded, affordable, and decidedly low-key. Bungalows and suites offer the perfect refuge for those who prefer their mountain breezes scented with the rich aroma of a cafe mocha. Or anyone whose idea of a fine afternoon is mountain biking or hiking  followed by a hot stone massage

10 Tips to Make Sure You Gain Weight During the Holidays

The annual holiday food fight is about to begin. You know, the one where conflicted women nationwide (even worldwide) face down rich-food eating traditions.

This year, to help women understand what doesn't work when it comes to happy holidays, the healthy-weight experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run have come up with some sure-fire tips to take the guesswork out of gaining those holiday pounds. We counter them with sensible advice for emerging from the holidays feeling great.

The One Night Special spa getaway at Grail Springs, Ontario, Canada

Grail Springs Spa, Bancroft, Canada, lies in one of the most beautiful regions of the world, the heart of the Ancient Granite Highlands, also known as the mineral capital of Canada. Named after the legendary Holy Grail, the greatest story of restoration and healing ever told, and the vital water source that embraces and feeds the property, the hundreds of vigorous springs brings life and vitality to all of its surroundings. Guests of Grail Springs benefit from one of the few remaining resources of pure vital water in the world.

The popular "One Night Special" Spa Getaway at Grail Springs is back. For $199 per person, enjoy your room, dinner, breakfast, plus a $100 spa credit toward choice of spa treatment(s). Also included are yoga and fitness classes, hikes, use of steam room, mineral hot tub, plunge pool and dry sauna.

Living Well: A Woman's Program for Mastering Diabetes, by Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont

If you're like most women living with diabetes, you know that exercising, eating right and managing your stress will help you manage your diabetes. The experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run, a Vermont wellness retreat exclusively for women, they've found that knowing what to do isn't the problem for people with diabetes – it's figuring out how to put it all together -- and maintain your daily life.

Green Mountain's Living Well week blends its healthy lifestyle “how-to” program, which has been helping women at Green Mountain for 37 years, with the diabetes expertise of leaders from the renowned Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

After the jump, two sessions coming up in November 2008 and February 2009. 

Spa Getaways at Grail Springs, Ontario Canada

Grail Springs Spa Resort, in Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, lies in one of the most beautiful regions of the world, the heart of the Ancient Granite Highlands, also known as the mineral capital of Canada. Named after the legendary Holy Grail and its story of restoration and healing, and the vital water source that embraces and feeds the property, the hundreds of vigorous springs brings life and vitality to all of its surroundings. Guests of Grail Springs benefit from one of the few remaining resources of pure vital water in the world.

Afte the jump, two spa specials at Grail Springs.

Shortwall Wellness Workshop, November 2008, The Spencer Hotel, Chautauqua, New York

The Spencer Hotel at Chautauqua, New York, is sponsoring a Shortwall Workshop from November 7-9, 2008.  Three days of health and wellness. Begin the journey to emotional and physical well-being through a holistic approach to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.  The will consist of instruction in Deepak Chopra’s Primordial Sound Meditation, twice daily Yoga instruction, a Reiki session, an introduction to Ayurveda - the science of life and an optional massage.

Health Spa Getaway at Stowe Mountain Lodge, Vermont

Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway at the luxurious Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont, including an invigorating breakfast at Solstice Restaurant and a Swedish massage treatment.  There is no better backdrop for a romantic mini-getaway than Vermont's most beloved and storied mountain resort.

The Green Mountain Getaway Package includes:  Overnight accommodations for two, two (2) 50-minute Swedish massages at the Spa and Wellness Center per stay, two (2) Cooper Wellness Health Assessments, a screening that includes lifestyle inventory, height, weight, resting pulse, blood pressure and total cholesterol profile per stay. Breakfast for two in Solstice restaurant each morning.  Rates starting at $514.00 per night. Two night stay required.

STOWE MOUNTAIN LODGE
STOWE, VERMONT
GREEN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY
Valid Through September 30, 2008