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CANADA

The Briars Golf Course, photo: Peter Sibbald

The Briars
55 Hedge Road, RR# 1
Jackson's Point, Ontario
L0E 1L0
800 465 2376
416 493 2173
Email:
briars@ils.net

 
Golf has been a Briars tradition since 1922 when the original 9-hole course was designed by Stanley Thompson, Canada's premier golf course architect. There's a well stocked Pro Shop and a resident teaching pro. The pro offers a variety of lessons and skill improvement drills.  After a day on the green, visit the Spa at The Briars and experience the ultimate restorative escape. Relax in our tranquil country setting, inhale soothing scents and choose from a wide variety of relaxing massages, nourishing facials, hydrotherapy, European wraps, and stress relief therapies designed to balance mind, body and soul. 

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Eganridge Inn & Country Club
R.R.3, Fenelon Falls
Ontario, Canada
K0M 1N0
Telephone: 1-705-738-5111
Fax: 1-705-738-5111
Toll-Free: 1-888-452-5111
Email: info@eganridge.com


Eganridge has one of the loveliest golf courses in Ontario, with magnificent views from all tees and greens. Deceptive yet friendly, this lakeside woodlands course is suitable for players at all levels. Our nine-hole course is of average length and has a challenging layout through heavily wooded and hilly terrain. Tee-Off describes Eganridge as having impeccable course maintenance and Poanna grass in perfect condition.

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The Millcroft Inn
55 John Street
Alton, Ontario,
Canada L0N 1A0
1-800-383-3976 or 1-519-941-8111
Fax:  1-519-941-9192
Email: millcroft@millcroft.com


The Millcroft Inn offers a luxurious full service spa for the ultimate in personal care. Patrons will find an oasis from day-to-day pressures with a full complement of services. Antidotes to stress include aromatherapy massage, body treatments and Swedish massage.  Guests at the inn often enjoy the nearby Caledon Country Club, a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, par 716, 140 yards with a slope of 1329-hole executive course, par 34, 2709 yards.

Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat & Health Spa
Box 1352, Ainsworth Hot Springs
British Columbia, Canada V0G 1A0
1-800-661-5161  or (250) 229-5636

Mountain Trek
is a super natural fitness spa specializing in active vacations, fitness weight loss programs, mountain hiking vacations,  yoga, biking, kayaking, supervised fasting, spa cuisine, and massage, all in a spectacular setting in southeast British Columbia, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, near Nelson British Columbia.  In addition, o
ur FitPlan Plus guests are those who are serious about losing weight, and are prepared to work as hard physically as they can, and learn a new way to eat, in order to get the weight off and keep it off long term. We are the Boot Camp of weight loss spas!  With a limit of 14 guests per week, FitPlan Plus™ can help you lose weight in an intelligent way while you are with us, and  develop a physical and nutritional program to take home that addresses your abilities and life circumstances.  Mountain Trek's lodge is at 2,000 feet. Hikes are up to a maximum of 8,000 feet. We are a 1 1/4 hour drive from Castlegar airport (we provide complimentary shuttle service on Fridays and Mondays).

CARIBBEAN

Half Moon, Montego Bay
Rose Hall
Montego Bay, Jamaica
(876) 953-2211
(866) 648-6951
Web: www.halfmoon.com.jm
Reservations@halfmoonclub.com 
Resort amenities include an 18 hole Par 72 golf course; tennis courts, squash courts, cyber lounge, shopping village, 24 hour banking, post office, children's center, on-site medical services, full service business center, 11 bars and restaurants, plus a full service hair salon; full service fitness and exercise center, and  full service day spa with relaxation lounge, and services including Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Beauty Treatments, Massages,  Body Wraps, Hydrotherapy, Swiss Showers, Vichy Showers, Sauna, Couples Services, Spa Day Packages. Half  Moon, Montego Bay enjoys numerous awards, including  World Travel Awards: Caribbean's Leading Hotel, 2000; Travel & Leisure: Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, 1999; RCI: Gold Crown Resort; Condé Nast Traveler: Top 50 Tropical Resorts; Caribbean Hotel Association, 2000, 2001, 2002: and The "Green Hotel of the Year" by the Caribbean Hotel Association in 2000, 2001, and 2002, for its efforts in  water and energy conservation, tree planting and the creation of a 21-acre nature preserve.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAS

BODY & SOUL ADVENTURES - Ilha Grande, Brazil
Body & Soul Adventures offers you a magical and challenging sequence of daily activities that will help you relax and unwind. Intense rainforest hikes, sea kayaking, yoga and 1,500 calorie days are guaranteed to tone your body and clear your mind. A combination of simplicity, agonizing ecstasy, and friendly congeniality forces you to re-evaluate your life and focus on what really matters. The bonus – you detox and lose weight. By night, enjoy the mesmerizing Brazilian martial art and dance form (Capoeira), a percussion session, creative dancing, a sing-along or just relax in a hammock. You can also enjoy a swim in the warm sea, snorkeling (bring your own gear) or simply take some time out on a quiet rock. 

Your Body & Soul Adventure takes place on Ilha Grande, an enchanted paradise island located just 100 miles south of Rio de Janeiro, that is absolutely magical. The island is lined with picturesque tropical beaches bordering lush virgin Atlantic rain forests (approx. 20 square miles). No private cars are allowed on the "big island." Instead, there is a fantastic network of well-maintained trails for exploring this land of intriguing tastes. Visit www.BodySoulAdventures.Com, for more information.

MEXICO

Rancho La Puerta
Escondido, CA 92046
Tecate Baja, California / Mexico
800-443-7565 (U.S. toll free)
760-744-4222 (Worldwide)

“May be the best all-around spa the perfect place to rest, relax and get in shape everyone seems to wish they could go back again and again - and many do.”  - Zagat Survey
At Rancho La Puerta, our motto "Siempre Mejor"—always better— guides us in all we do. Please take a moment to look at our new "AWAKEN THE SPIRIT" program which expands on the innovation in mind-body fitness that we began in 1940. We hope you will enjoy your online tour of Rancho La Puerta! Our dedication to providing you with an enjoyable and rewarding experience begins NOW!  Designing your own fitness schedule is simple and enjoyable. Several guest briefings are held each Saturday (arrival day) to explain the Ranch's signature "Six Facets of Fitness" which is used to structure a perfectly balanced program consisting of both vigorous physical activity and equally important relaxation and renewal. Briefings also provide descriptions of each class, question and answer periods and a tour of the Ranch.  Enjoy numerous features and amenities including 3,000 Acres for the exclusive enjoyment of the 160 resident guests: 4 Lighted tennis courts, 10 gyms for class work, 3 Heated pools, 5 Whirlpools, 3 Saunas, Volleyball court, Basketball court, Gym for Body, Mind & Spirit Classes, Labyrinth of Inner Discovery.

UNITED STATES     

ALABAMA

On the Robert Trent Jones
Golf Trail

On the Robert Trent Jones
Golf Trail

Robert Trent Jones has designed more than 500 golf courses around the world, many of which are listed among Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses." Jones' Alabama Golf Trail offers 378 holes stretching to over 100 miles of golf, all partaking of the natural topography. The "Trail" offers genuine championship layouts that will stand the test of time and pose major tests of golf for years to come. The rationale: No one talks about or remembers the easy courses. What lodges in a golfer's mind is the one brilliant shot that (momentarily) conquers a tough hole.  One of the most unique aspects of the Trail are the tee locations. The tee markers on the Trail are pegged to ability level, not age or gender. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is an incredible golfing experience for everyone. The courses will challenge the best golfers in the world, yet at the same time allow an enjoyable outing for the casual to beginning golfer.

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Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Point Clear, Alabama
Set on 550 acres of historic property, the Marriott Grand Hotel Resort, Golf Club and Spa is an escape of beauty and comfort dedicated to the pleasure of every guest. Guest rooms boast tremendous views of the Bay, and the recreation afforded by its unique location will appeal to everyone.  Guests are invited to enjoy our 20,000 square foot European Spa and Salon, located onsite, a state of the art health club, whirlpools, and sauna.  Outdoor activities include jogging, beach going, snorkeling, sailing, championship golf, tennis courts, boating, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, game room, croquet, children's program, horseshoes, adults only swimming pool, family swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, and more.

ARIZONA

Hilton Sedona Resort

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
90 Ridge View Drive
Sedona, Arizona 86351
928-284-4040 - Resort
928-284-6919 - Spa
Visit the Resort Website
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The resort overlooks the awe inspiring 18-hole Sedona Golf Resort and features stunning views of Court House Butte, Castle Rock and Bell Rock. The resort is within minutes of shopping, dining, hiking, mountain bike trails, and over 40 art galleries. Visit the charming rustic village of Tlaquepaque for an array of shopping fun from designer clothes to native crafts and artwork. Go horseback riding or mountain biking. Take a jeep tour. Drift through the turquoise blue skies in a hot air balloon. Visit the world famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, experience an outdoor concert, or just wander where the spirit takes you.

Spa and Sports enthusiasts are invited enjoy the award winning clubhouse and full service Hilton Spa.   The Hilton Spa recently completed a $2.5 million expansion and renovation, and now offers 20,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor facilities with a full service spa, salon, and fitness center. 

CALIFORNIA


Meadowood is an exquisite property which reflects the grace and beauty of California's extraordinary wine country. Look for an exceptionally peaceful golf experience at Meadowood. Our executive walking course is a 2014-yard, par 31 course with a 60.9 course rating for men and a 60.8 course rating for women. The sculpted, tree-lined course includes 5 par-3 holes, is short enough to allow time in the day to enjoy other wine country activities, and our Health Spa at Meadowood.  Traditional golf attire is required and private instruction is available.


 

L’auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa on the California Coast

L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar (North San Diego County), CA 92014

Discover the romantic intimacy and tranquil beauty of one of San Diego's finest beach resorts.  When searching for perfect 'San Diego Hotels' online, L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa offers a unique respite from the ordinary.  L'Auberge Del Mar is located in San Diego North's coastal village of Del Mar. One visit to our Southern California boutique inn-by-the-sea and you'll be swept away. Our classic San Diego luxury hotel is a premiere travel destination and a treasured romantic getaway.  Experience Four-Diamond service, casual elegance, gourmet dining, spa pampering, world-class golf and tennis on your next overnight escape, retreat, meeting, wedding or celebration. Breathtaking sunsets are our treat to you. Whether it's business or pleasure, prepare to be pampered on your next trip to San Diego. The L'Auberge experience is like no other.

Relax, nurture and replenish your body and mind at the Spa at L'Auberge. Located in the intimate seaside village of Del Mar, the Spa at L'Auberge, naturally combines the healing wonders of the ocean and botanical themes, with advanced spa treatments from Europe.  Our boutique, coastal spa offers the attention to detail of a Four-Diamond resort, the expertise of a destination spa and the personalized service of a small luxury inn. From the moment you arrive at the Spa at L'Auberge, our caring staff greets you with a pampering touch and attends to your every need. Slip into your luxurious robe and slippers. Sip on Tazo tea and relax in a tranquil setting. A luxurious menu of massages, facials, and body purification treatments are available.

Don’t forget to take in some tennis, exercise and refreshment poolside while enjoying our Outdoor Pacific Sports Pavilion with breathtaking coastal views. Take a swing at tennis on our two championship seaside tennis courts, lit for night play. Serve, volley and return with Wimbledon ranked tennis pro, Fernando Vincente-Ferrera of L’auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa and the Del Mar/La Jolla Tennis Academy. Enjoy spectacular views with world-classed tennis instruction. Tennis lessons are available for group, individual, private and semi-private instruction.  Professional tennis instruction (private lessons, semi-private, and group lessons) is available daily by appointment. Tennis lessons are 30 and 60 minutes each.  Additional activities include Swimming (and Soaking), Walking and Jogging, Hiking,  Exercising, Shopping, and more.

 

COLORADO

Dunton Hot Springs Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 818
Dolores, Colorado 81323
800-882-4800
Neither the impossible beauty of the drive beside the West Fork of the Dolores River, the road perched above haunting beaver ponds nor the dancing light through the aspen groves prepares you for the first sight of Dunton Hot Springs. A Ghost Town so lovingly restored, so honestly weathered, nestling beneath the glistening snow fields of the San Juan peaks.   Each of Dunton's guest cabins is an authentic, nineteenth century, hand-hewn log building, restored by local and Native American craftsmen who specialize in traditional building techniques. Although no two are alike, each bears a distinct individual character and history. All are furnished with custom luxury amenities, and reveal splendid views that change throughout the day with the shifting colors of sunlight on the mountains. All are less than five minutes walk to the bar, dining area, and adjoining conference facility of the saloon, the hot springs in the teepee and bath house, massage and yoga rooms in the Pony Express Spa, the bank of the West Fork of the Dolores, the waterfall, and the library. Some cabins have direct feeds from geothermal springs. 

To their surprise, many visitors to Dunton find themselves so thoroughly occupied with the hot springs, massages, delicious meals, reading in the library, leisurely strolls, sentimental indulgence and conversation about the lore of the place that such activities inspire, they hardly have time for anything else.    But, for the adventurous, Dunton's situation in the midst of two national forests offers more wilderness than reasonably can be exhausted in a lifetime of hiking, riding, climbing, snow-shoeing, back country skiing, four-wheeling, fly fishing and there is also boxing for fitness in the gym and yoga and Pilates instruction. 

Helicopter skiing in association with Telluride Helitrax provides for helicopters to land directly in the center of town, only steps from the saloon. From Dunton, virgin basins of deep powder are accessible in seven minutes of flying time.

By car, Dunton's proximity to Telluride offers access to a world class alpine ski trails to the north. In the lower altitudes of the red rock deserts to the south, visitors to Dunton have access to many of the great Anasazi archaeological sites of the American Southwest. Dunton is also well within driving range of Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Mesa Verde, the Silverton Skyway, and the narrow gauge railway from Durango to Silverton.

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MASSACHUSETTS

Cranwell Resort, Spa, and Golf Club
Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
55 Lee Road, Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-1364

Reservations: 800-272-6935

Renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, Cranwell's championship 18-hole golf course combines spectacular views with challenging golf. This magnificent course, built by Wayne Styles and John Van Kleek in 1926 on the site of the original Berkshire Hunt Club, is now irrigated to provide consistent play throughout the golf season. One of New England's most popular and respected golf destinations, Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club is the perfect location for a relaxing vacation or a special event.

NEW YORK



1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Overnight Reservations: (800) 772-6646
Spa at Mohonk: (877) 877-2664

Treat yourself to the magnificent enchantment of Mohonk Mountain House. Built on the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869, this grand 261-room Victorian castle is one of America's oldest family-owned resorts. Mohonk Mountain House is, the perfect place for rest, renewal, and relaxation of body, mind, and spirit. In Mohonk’s continuing commitment to be “the same, only better,” the Spa's three-level design will feature wood, local stone and cedar shingles to complement the Mountain House’s existing architectural character. Architects have designed the new wing with energy efficiency in mind, allowing Mohonk to provide wonderful new services for guests while treading lightly on our spectacular natural environment. Mohonk Mountain House is the quintessential New York resort for family and sports getaways. We offer a variety of recreational activities  from guided hikes and lake swimming in the summer to ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter – for an inclusive room rate!  See why generations of guests have returned to our New York resort year after year.  See our Full Listing on the New York Stay Spas page.

UTAH

Red Mountain Spa
St. George, Utah
1-800-407-3002 
Red Mountain Spa
inclusive vacations include Daily Morning Guided Hikes, Spirit Hikes, Moonlight Walks and Star Party; Sports Activities and Fitness Classes, including: Strength/Cardio Classes, Aqua Classes, Yoga, Reebok Core Board®, Pilates Mat Classes, Stretch/Flexibility , New York City Ballet Workout® and more; Three Healthy Gourmet Meals Daily; Cooking Demonstrations and Nutrition Classes; Healthy Living Classes; Events and Entertainment; Beautiful Accommodations; Full Use of Resort Facilities, including: Indoor and Seasonal Outdoor Pools, Hot Tubs, Walking Trails, Fitness Center, Strength Training and Cardio Equipment.

UTAH

Wintergreen Resort: Come up for some air ... Wintergreen Resort
Route 664
Wintergreen, VA 22958
  434-325-8185 - Spa
800-926-3723 - Reservations

Exterior, Evening at the Wintergarden Spa, Wintergreen Resort, Virginia

The sunny spa lounge at Wintergarden Spa, Wintergreen Resort & Spa The sunny spa lounge at Wintergarden Spa, Wintergreen Resort, Virginia
The Premier Choice Of Mid-Atlantic Resorts, Nestled In The Blue Ridge Mountains

Treat yourself to magnificent mountain views, sumptuous luxury, and thrilling recreation at Wintergreen Resort. Spanning 11,000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our villas and condominiums are surrounded by winding trails, cascading streams, and lush forests. This distinguished Central Virginia resort is the ultimate vacation or conference spot - peaceful, refreshing, with an endless variety of activities. There are no malls, no traffic lights, and no commutes. Here, the pace has slowed to a relaxing mountain rhythm. Test your game on our world-class golf courses. Get your adrenaline pumping with exhilarating downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Ride horseback along the rugged, beautiful Appalachian Trail.

Extensive Resort and Spa Activities

The Wintergreen Resort and the Wintergarden Spa and Fitness Center indoor pool is open year-round.  Our spectacular buildings and resort grounds enables us to offer an extensive and varied program for both relaxation spa vacations and adventure enthusiasts, including championship golf, pool swimming, lake swimming and boating, fly fishing, picnic areas, rock climbing and team paintball, downhill mountain biking, skate park, bungee trampoline, miniature golf,  skiing and snowboarding, horseback riding,  craft workshops, campfires and storytelling, hay rides, and interdenominational worship service, plus much more.


WEST VIRGINIA

The Resort at Glade Springs
255 Resort Drive
Daniels, WV  25832
(800) 634-5233

Get yourself to The Resort at Glade Springs and prepare for some fun in the mountains of West Virginia. Vacations at Glade Springs feature some of the world’s finest golf courses, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, horseback riding, carriage rides, fishing, spa treatments, and more. When you’re not conquering the mountains turn your attention to white water rafting on the New River’s class V rapids,

where our world-class guides will introduce you to an exhilarating journey down North America’s oldest river.  After an action packed day, relax and rest in the lodging of your choice: two-room suite, stand alone villa, multi bedroom lodge or suite with kitchen, dining area and parlor, and, enjoy spa treatments in the new Spa at the Resort at Glade Springs -- the perfect place to unwind after an adventure-filled day in the West Virginia Mountains. Relax, rejuvenate and reward yourself with a treatment from our spa’s extensive menu of therapeutic and beauty services, including massage, skincare, body treatments, hand and foot treatments, fitness options, and more.  Glade Springs offers spa packages for the overnight guest, and welcomes day guests, as well.


WYOMING

Teton Mountain Lodge
3385 West Village Drive
PO Box 564
Teton Village, WY 83025
307-734-7111 - Direct
800-801-6615
- Reservations

Teton Mountain Lodge is a new, contemporary property featuring unique and rustic styled lodge rooms and suites,  and a full complement of upscale services and amenities. Teton Mountain Lodge offers the ultimate Jackson Hole experience, located slopeside to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (ski in and walk just a few steps to the Tram or Gondola) and less than 1 mile from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park. The ultimate basecamp for your Wyoming adventure for any season.

The
Mountain Lodge Spa features 4 treatment rooms, including 2 massage rooms, a couple's room with fireplace, and a hydrotherapy room. Treatments include massage, facials, body treatments (exfoliations/wraps), Vichy hydrotherapy treatments. Private Yoga Lessons may also be arranged.

 

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