Spa….t your weekend away!

Seeking Solace?

Tranquility. Health. Revitalization. Maybe that’s what I was channeling while I sat in this temple in Sukothai, Thailand. Tranquility is what I definitely needed even if I wasn’t channeling it.

I had just spent the previous two days trying to catch a train. I know….crazy. But true. Trains in Thailand had gone on strike and I was stranded, along with a Dutch couple in the town of LopBuri (just south of Sukothai). Known for its monkeys, Lopburi had little more and we wanted to leave.

Two days later at 5 a.m. we finally found a train that would deliver us to this pristine and tranquil setting of temples, water and lush forest.

Ahhh….sound good? Sound like something you need? I think The Ranch at Live Oak in Malibu is right up your alley then. Offering relaxation, detoxification and every other oxation, this ranch is the perfect mix of luxury and pampering with a purpose.

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu

Hike the mountains surrounding Malibu, where in one intensive week, you will gain physical endurance, shed unwanted weight, tone up and detoxify all while “getting off the grid” and back to nature. The program is strictly Sunday to Saturday with a maximum of 14 weekly guests and includes private cottages with spectacular views and home-grown organic food. Book with CTravel by the end of October and you will save $1,000!

But do your plans include Europe? Are you traveling there on business or find yourself living abroad for a while? Why not book yourself into the SHA Wellness Spa in southern Spain. In between Valencia and Alicante (both have international airports), the spa even offers a complimentary massage upon arrival.

SHA Wellness Spa

Experience Macrobiotic cuisine at its best both for the weight loss and health programs. The lectures only enforce the program. A full staff of medical and nutritional as well as fitness will ensure that your goals are achieved. Book with CTravel by the end of December and you will be eligible for their special spa trek package.

Finally, want a taste of Morocco, but don’t want to go through the hassle of getting there? I mean what would be the point if you’re trying to relax at a spa? Well good because the IC Montelucia Resort and Spa in Phoneix is ready for you.

IC Montelucia Resort and Spa

The Spanish music and courtyard fountains put you in southern Spain. The exotic scents of the Joya spa will entice your senses. Try a belly dancing class at the spa. Sit next to a fire-pit and have drinks at the Kasbah. Indulge your senses with a true hammam experience in Joya Spa.

And if you book with CTravel your rates could be as low as $279 a night! So what are you waiting for?