Southwest Travel Tips
Countless niches are prevalent in the travel industry today and one of the more popular ones involves wellness. Contained in the wellness niche are many further subgroups. For today’s consumer, it’s all about choices. Whether you prefer hot springs, spas, culture, country retreats or urban delights, you will find many wellness options in the Southwest, including rejuvenation experiences, fitness
activities, special events, voluntourism, and healthy culinary delights.
Sometimes you just need to get away, escape and leave your everyday cares behind. Rejuvenation experiences are all about unwinding, indulging and renewing
your body, mind and spirit. Canyon Ranch and Miraval spas in Tucson, Ariz. are group friendly and offer the perfect escapes. Canyon Ranch has built on the great heritage of its locale, rich in Native American healing traditions, to create a retreat for healthy living and the ultimate enjoyment of life. In a breathtaking setting of natural inspiration, Life Enhancement programs focus on self-iscovery, preventive and supportive care, and the development of positive lifestyle habits.
At Miraval Life in Balance, each activity provides an opportunity to bring life more fully into balance. Ranked as the number-one spa by readers of Condé
Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Miraval promotes self-awareness and self-acceptance. It’s a destination resort where “mindfulness” is a way of life.
A growing number of vacationers are determined to get healthy while having fun. The sixth annual Winter Break held in Laughlin, Nev. is a perfect example. As
part of this special event, Humana conducts a wellness fair featuring on-site height and weight measurements, body composition, blood pressure screening, cholesterol checking, blood glucose testing, skin cancer screening and more. For those who want to include fitness into their agenda, a 5K fun run is also part of the festivities during Winter Break.
Active Travel represented an estimated $55 billion in 2006 and the figure is growing rapidly. Focusing on fitness, The Walking Connection features group hiking vacations throughout the world with the Grand Canyon being one of their more popular destinations. Guides host a variety of hikes suited to individual
interests and fitness levels, ranging from a hike along the rim to a rigorous hike into the Canyon.
By Sue Arko
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