Time to relax, recharge at these places off the beaten path
Make health and wellness a priority for your family. Here are five places where your crew can relax and recharge.
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C LAZY U RANCH, GRANBY, COLO.
Slide out of the saddle and into a cozy robe at the Lazy You Spa where six luxurious, creekside tents await the sore muscles of active guests. Treat yourselves to a massage in one of two tents perched over the flowing water. Glass floors provide a clear view of the river, adding to the relaxing natural vibe. Treat your teen to a manicure or pedicure while you opt for the Cowboy Soak. Let your worries fade away as you steep in a deep copper tub and direct your attention to the stunning view of the Continental Divide just outside the folds of your canvas tent.
Contact: www. CLazyU.com; www. VisitGrandCounty.com; www.Colorado.com
2 WELL & BEING AT WILLOW STREAM SPA. FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS.
Check in with a loved one and then check out the innovative treatments and programs ranging from Aerial Hammock Yoga to the Havasupai Falls Rejuvenation. The latter, described as the “ultimate Southwestern experience,” includes the use of desert salts infused with indigenous essential oils, promising a purifying scrub. With a focus on whole health transformation, nutrition and indigenous ingredients, you can get scrubbed, wrapped, rubbed, purified and acupunctured while learning new tips and strategies for healthier and more energetic living. Later, enjoy the relaxing rooftop pool, play golf, enjoy dive-in movies or fish in one of three onsite lagoons. Contact: www. ScottsdalePrincess.com
3 PAWS UP RESORT, GREENOUGH, MONT.
As a guest on this 37,000-acre ranch, you’ll spend your days horseback riding, fishing, biking, tackling the ropes course or participating in the many enrichment programs scheduled throughout the year. Families staying in the tent-filled River Camp have access to a recreation center where kids enjoy games with newfound friends. The Kids Corp of Discovery also provides a range of activities for youngsters. Timber and Wilderness Estate home stays, some with adjacent tent accommodations for adventuresome youngsters, are also possible. Make your way to Spa Town where a boardwalk connects a series of luxurious treatment tents where adults and kids can soothe tired muscles. Youngsters can opt for treatments such as the Dirty Dawg Mineral Mud Wrap or the Fledgling Cotton Candy Face Massage. If your pup is in tow, he or she can get in on the action with the Wag the Tail massage. Contact: www.PawsUp. com; www.VisitMt.com
4 FOUR SEASONS, VAIL, COLO.
For the active family, a visit to Vail delivers high mountain adventure as well as the opportunity to shop in chic boutiques, sample gourmet fare in chef-owned restaurants, and relax around a cozy fire surrounded by Rocky Mountain vistas. The hotel’s on-site spa provides refuge for adults and teens, eager to wind down after a thrillfilled day. Embrace the season with the Sea Salt Honey-Pumpkin Rub or prepare for the next adventure with the Peak Performance muscle-soothing salt scrub followed by a therapeutic sports massage. For those who struggle to sleep at altitude, ask about the Mountain Cure series of treatments designed to induce a restful night’s slumber. Contact: www.FourSeasons.com/ Vail/Spa
5 MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA, TUCSON, ARIZ.
Gather the clan for a multigenerational spa-centered trip to this desert oasis where more than 120 yoga and meditation classes are paired with inspiring wellness and life balance lectures. Embark on early-morning guided hikes into the desert, learn life lessons during an equine immersion and cast off your fears during the Desert Tightrope session. Relax by the pool or in the hot tub before and after spa treatments that might include hot river stones or ginger lime salt scrubs.
Healthy, locally sourced meals and a juice bar provide sustenance for your endeavors. Contact: www. MiravalResorts.com Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (www.LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter lohayes, Facebook or via FamilyTravel.com.