If you’ve been promising yourself a getaway from the stress of your everyday routine, there’s no better time than now to plan a retreat to a destination spa. Spa resorts provide a multitude of ways to refresh and renew your body, mind, and spirit.
When it comes to Delaware winters, the cold weather and monotony of everyday life can get the best of anyone. If you’re in need of a refresh, these spa resorts—both near and far—are an ideal solution.
The Lodge at Woodloch
Deep in the woodlands of the Pocono Mountains is The Lodge at Woodloch. This spa resort is dedicated to helping guests launch a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle by focusing on a wide range of indoor and outdoor experiences. Guests enjoy three chef-crafted meals a day, group fitness sessions, and daily lectures. The Lodge at Woodloch also offers over 35 classes including journaling, ukulele lessons, “hard-core hula,” chef-led cooking demonstrations, birding, and archery. The onsite spa’s extensive menu of head-to-toe treatments recently added a hot and cold therapy. This treatment begins with a Himalayan salt sauna and finishes with a Tyrolean bucket shower or snow room, the latter which uses compact dry snow and crisp cold air.
“Our philosophy is one of personal awakening, creating an individualized experience whether the guest’s goal is relaxation and rejuvenation, more intense fitness classes, or mindfulness and personal growth,” explains Erica Bloch, director of communications.
109 River Birch Lane, Hawley, PA | 570-685-8000
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Canyon Ranch Lenox
Situated in a 19th-century mansion in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, this wellness destination offers you the option of curating a self-guided program or working with a team of physicians, licensed therapists, and other experts drawing on traditional, modern, and alternative therapies.
“Whether you opt for a curated, self-guided program or collaborate with our team of experts, we are dedicated to helping you live your best life,” says Mindi Morin, the resort’s managing director. If you have a specific area of interest such as weight management, going through a life transition, or simply reconnecting with the joy of living, you will find the guidance and support you need during your stay. Every aspect of this spa resort—from the indoor and outdoor activities to the meals—is dedicated to prioritizing self-care and giving you the tools and techniques to continue building on these lifestyle skills when you return home.
165 Kemble St., Lenox, MA | 413-637-4100
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Holistika Hotel Tulum
Disconnect from the everyday and find your place of peace tucked away in the lush Mexican jungle. At Holistika Hotel Tulum, an ever-changing roster of physical and healing arts activities encourages you to undergo the personal transformation journey you’ve always wanted to take. In addition to various types of yoga and spa treatments, you can participate in signature ceremonies such as Tamazcal for rebirth and a fresh start; Cacao, which provides nourishment for the body, mind, and spirit; and Sonic Experience to heal, balance; and reconnect with yourself on a deep level. Plus, learn how upscale and delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes can be when you dine at Tierra, the on-premise restaurant.
AV 10 Sur Lot 4, Zona 11, Manzana 902 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 52 1 984 280 4128
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The Retreat Costa Rica
Enter a new world of rainforest and crystal quartz mountain (which itself is said to have vibrational healing powers) overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The luxurious spa offers an extensive menu of unique and intriguing therapies including a tempting selection of Farm to Spa body treatments such as the Tropical Fruit Smoothie with banana, fresh pineapple, and papaya and Herbal Scrub with lemongrass and rosemary.
Make your visit to this spa resort a full couple’s retreat! A Sensual Love Journey for Couples uses crystals, moonstone dust, oil hydrotherapy, and color therapy to deepen connection and ignite passion. And a four-handed Ayurvedic massage is a surefire stress reliever. In-room massages are also available.
Provincia de Alajuela, Barrio Jesus de Atenas, Costa Rica | 1-833-760-4242
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