From Tuscany to Washington State, we have 8 healthy travel spring break (or anytime of the year) travel finds to put on your list now! From a wellness vacation in the Jungle at Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel to the ulimate ranch vacation in Montana at The Resort at Paws up , we have you covered!
Digital Detox Under Sunny Skies in Florida / Opal Sands Resort
Opened in 2016 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, Opal Sands Resort is a 15-story luxury property featuring a modern, curved exterior design which treats all 230 rooms and suites to spectacular, panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico (epic sunsets for everyone!). With oversized balconies and relaxation areas throughout the hotel grounds, there are plenty of spots where guests can sit back, enjoy the surroundings and views, and take their mind off the distractions of technology. The hotel’s Opal Spa is the perfect spot to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit (with everything from a body renewal and detox treatments to soothing deep tissue and stone massages). Other perks the hotel provides for a digital detox include a healthy breakfast juice bar at Sea-Guini, the Sand Bar in between the hotel’s zero-entry pool and beach offering craft cocktails and sunny skies year-round, as well as a fitness center and multiple dining options. And if that still doesn’t do it, guests can unwind in a full day spa sesh with the hotel’s Signature spa day package, offering a combination of the spa’s “signature” treatments including the Body Renewal (a slow, dry skin brushing followed by a gentle exfoliation and full-body de-stressing massage — this was made for moms!), Facial, Manicure and Pedicure. The package lasts for approximately 6 hours for $615. For more information, visit www.opalsands.com.
Spring Relaxation in Washington / Suncadia Resort
For the travelers looking for the ultimate outdoor spring escape fused with a bit of tranquility, head over to the picturesque town of Cle Elum, just a short hour and a half drive from Seattle, where guests can kick up their feet and take in the breathtaking mountain views surrounding the 3,500 acre property. This Pacific Northwest Destination Hotel, is the perfect playground for those looking for rest and recreation anytime of the year, and is now offering the “Stay & Spa” package. Stay in the accommodation of your choice and enjoy 1 50 minute spa treatment per day per night. You also receive full access to all spa amenities, including locker rooms with rain showers and steam rooms, dry cedar sauna, mineral salt soaking pools and relaxation sanctuary. Package rates start at $387 and can be booked by visiting https://www.destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort.
Ranch Life in Montana / The Resort at Paws Up
Gather the entire family for the most memorable vacation of a lifetime at The Resort at Paws Up. You’ll enjoy your fill of endless adventure, gourmet food, luxe accommodations and spa treatments. It’s the perfect way to spend your spring break getaway. Book your spring break stay today, and take advantage of our special offers. Paws Up’s Spring Break Package includes meals and one half-day activity per person, per day. Rates start at $562 per person per night (based on two adults and two children). Or you can enjoy a limited-time discount of 30 percent off lodging when you book a stay for dates between February 1 and May 26, 2017. (Blackout dates include all special events.)
Southern Adventure in Georgian Paradise / Barnsley Resort
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains north of Atlanta, this charming luxury 3,300 acre resort-meets-village playground is where cottage-style accommodations, outdoor adventure and Southern comfort come together as one. For the travelers seeking a spring getaway paired with adventure and relaxation, look no farther than Barnsley Resort’s Syren Shooting & Spa Package. With the two-night Syren Shooting & Spa package, guests receive a shooting lesson at the clays course at SpringBank Sporting Club, including 50 targets per person and rental of the Syren shotgun, designed specifically for women by the experts at Caesar Guerini and Fabarm. After the shoot, relax with a $100 spa credit per person for The Spa at Barnsley Resort. The two-night Syren Shooting & Spa Package, available from $680 per night, also includes breakfast for two in The Woodlands Grill daily and luxurious overnight accommodations. For more information, visit www.barnsleyresort.com.
A Wellness Getaway in the Jungle / Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
This spring, take a trip on the “well” side in the jungle of Peten in Guatemala, where a spring break trip is best spent hiking the magnificent ruins of Tikal, Uaxactún and Yaxhá (a major bucket list for many), coming face-to-face with wild animals or embarking on other adventures alike — and then ending each day (or trip) with a relaxing spa session at the hotel’s brand new spa. Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel sits on more than 300 acres of lush, private jungle reserve with 19 bungalow suites hovering over Quexil Lagoon. Travelers seeking an active adventure with touch of wellness for the mind, body and soul can book the hotel’s newest “Born to be Well” offering which includes: accommodations for two, welcome drinks, daily breakfast, guided hiking tour to Tikal, daily spa treatment per person, and more. Valid through December 23, 2017 (blackout days apply), package starts at $1325 USD for two nights. Book online at www.laslagunashotel.com, or via email at reservations@laslagunashotel.com.
A Picture-Perfect Spring Vacay in St. Thomas / Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort
For the jet-setting adventure enthusiast whose idea of a spring break vacation includes adrenaline-pumping excursions and island-hopping, then “The Reef” in St. Thomas is the place to go. Overlooking the bustling Charlotte Amalie Harbor in downtown St. Thomas, the iconic Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort is just a hop, skip and a boat ride away from the island’s best attractions. When guests aren’t testing their balance during SUP yoga or spotting sea turtles during the hotel’s nighttime kayaking excursion, they can enjoy the island’s freshest catch at the resort’s six on-site restaurants and bars. With the “Under the Sea Family Educational Package,” travelers receive nightly accommodations, admission to the St. Thomas Coral World Ocean Park, and a choice of nighttime kayaking or a snorkel trip to Turtle Cove aboard The Cat catamaran. Add windsurfing, sailing, microbreweries, and local foods like spicy meat patties to the mix, and you’ve got one easy vacation destination that’s all within reach for North American travelers – no passport required! To book the Under the Sea Family Educational Package (valid through mid-October 2017), starts at $253/night. Travelers can visit www.frenchmansreefmarriott.com and enter promo code ZJL.
Take a Breather in Barbados this Spring / Waves Hotel & Spa
A premium, eco-chic all-inclusive situated on Barbados’ scenic west coast, Waves Hotel & Spa asks travelers to hit the reset button with an ultimate mind and body spring getaway. The 70-room beachfront escape features complimentary sunrise and sunset yoga classes and mats in every room for perfecting your practice. Turn your workout up a notch with group Zumba and pilates classes, or try stand-up paddle boarding and beach cricket if you really don’t mind getting your hands dirty. After you’ve worked up a sweat, relax on the white sand beach of Barbados and enjoy personalized ambassadors, there to refill your rum punch or help out with that next application of sunscreen. This spring, save 35% off travel May 1-May 31, 2017. Rates start at $579/night based on double occupancy. For more information visit https://eleganthotels.com/waves-hotel-spa .
Unplug this Spring in Italy / Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa
Spring-breakers looking to skip out on the partying and focus more on relaxing can look no further than the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa. Nestled on the hill of an expansive two-mile estate overlooking the mountainous Serchio Valley, about an hour outside of Florence and Pisa, Renaissance Tuscany provides a much needed-respite from the day-to-day reality and everything you need for the ultimate spring break escape – whether it’s cooking with resort’s private chef, wine tasting with a local sommelier, relaxing at the property’s spa or exploring the surrounding medieval villages. Guests can also enjoy much of these offerings with the resort’s new “Unforgettable Experience in Tuscany” package, which includes accommodations, a wine tasting, a culinary experience (a cooking class, complete with a chef’s hat and diploma), and a mini spa treatment. Valid through April 30, 2017, rates start at $825/night. To book, visit www.renaissancetuscany.com or call 1-800-228-9290, and use the promo code: RHO.
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