Los Angeles Times

These trips’ destinatio­n is wellness

- By Mary Forgione

Here are five wellness events in 2019 that may help you stay on track and make for great travel getaways. Austin, Texas

South by Southwest fans can get their pulses racing with boot camp routines or chill with yoga sessions at the outdoor Fitness Stage overlookin­g Lady Bird Lake. It’s the second year of the festival’s Wellness Expo. March 9 and 10; free. Info: lat.ms/sxswwellne­ss

San José del Cabo, Mexico

Work out on Baja beaches with celebrity trainer Jen Widerstrom, then hone your photo skills with two camera pros. The four-day retreat at the luxury Viceroy Los Cabos will lead you on coastal hikes, fitness workouts, guided mindfulnes­s exercises as well as sunrise photo sessions. The retreat, Feb. 21-24, costs $1,525 for solo travelers, $2,255 for two sharing a room. Info: lat.ms/viceroypho­to retreat

Oahu

Yoga, stand-up paddling and full-day immersion experience­s are some of the activities at Wanderlust in Turtle Bay on Oahu’s North Shore. “Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert, MC Yogi and other fitness gurus and entertaine­rs are scheduled to appear. Tickets to Wanderlust, Feb. 28-March 3, cost $20 to $4,350 (with lodging). Info: lat.ms/wanderlust­oahu

Huntsville, Utah

The Pursuit series is known as “an outdoor adventure camp for grownups” and includes mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing and more, all on tap for Snowbasin Resort in the Wasatch Mountains. A three-day pass for the camp, which runs June 27-30, starts at $399. Info: lat.ms/pursuituta­h

Telluride, Colo.

The Telluride Yoga Festival is about more than just yoga. You’ll have more than 100 choices during the four-day festival: sessions on meditation, music, hiking, paddleboar­d yoga and more. There’s also a free yoga camp for kids for those who want to make this a family getaway. The 12th festival runs June 27-30; three-day passes start at $320 plus fees. Info: telluridey­ogafestiva­l.com

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