Make dash for fitness escapes – Boston Herald

Do your getaways turn into vacations from healthy eating and exercise? Do you take the time off as an excuse to really let go while you get away from it all? Regret is a bad souvenir.

But what if an excursion included upping your fitness level and kick-starting your way of thinking about health all while you were being pampered, of course.

Fortunately, more and more resorts are embracing healthy escapes itineraries or unique offerings that mix fit choices into fab experiences. From full-on fitness programs in a spectacular setting to resorts that offer fun, unique and easy ways to keep you moving while relaxing, we can now have our fun trip and stay fit, too.

With spring coming, now is a perfect time to be proactive. Instead of waiting for warm weather to work toward getting into beach clothes, start now with a vacation accented with fitness. Consider these options for a luxurious, relaxing but healthy escape.

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach: Sure, you know this amazing destination from the celebrity sightings, the amazing parties and the renowned elegance. What you might not know is the Fontainebleau is a great spot to find the warm sun, soak in the Miami scene and also to stay on your fitness game at the same time.

This year, the Fontainebleau is offering its first-ever Wellness Escape. From April 7 to 9, the Fontainebleau has partnered with fitness brands Barrys Bootcamp, Tone House, 305 Fitness, Daybreaker, Greenmonkey yoga, and meditation with Nikki Novo to host a weekend-long event jam-packed with health and wellness activities.

Beginning April 7, guests will be able to choose from fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, curated menus and more. The weekend focuses on the body and the mind.

Guests taking part will also have access to experts covering topics from holistic health to personal empowerment and spiritual healing. There is also a marketplace, offering top health and wellness brands and services.

And since its all set at a fabulous destination (and many of the programs are poolside), youll soak in top accommodations, eat healthy meals prepared by great chefs and, of course, take in all Miami has to offer. Learn more at fontainebleau.com/wellness.

Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah: Tucked into a sublime setting the red and white sand canyon region of southern Utah the resort has roomy and beautiful accommodations, a spectacular spa and a dining room that amps up every meal.

And it just happens to be a place you can find a new fitness level, set diet goals and more via some great packages. The resorts Weight Loss & Living Well retreat takes things we may not want to think about on vacation and makes them wonderful. Fitness becomes delightful when it involves hiking beautiful canyons, biking though national parks or doing yoga with a breathtaking view. Healthy eating is easy and delicious when chefs prepare colorful and creative meals for you each day. And working on bettering oneself feels like a dream vacation when its in this setting.

The resort offers more packages, too, such as the Sports Performance Retreat, new this year. This four-day, three-night retreat is for athletes and sports enthusiasts looking to take their fitness to the next level. Guests meet with the top-level Intermountain Health Care sports performance team and experience state-of-the-art testing in order to become faster, stronger and achieve their training goals. Then, with a plan in place, guests use the resort and its surroundings to put it all into action. Learn more at http://www.redmountainresort.com.

Woodstock Inn, Vermont: So what if its not spring yet, the Woodstock Inn can help you relax, unwind and stay fit with a snowshoe stay. The resorts Tubbs Snowshoe Trek Package includes two nights at the warm, beautiful inn, breakfast daily at the inns Red Rooster where a buffet offers plenty of healthy choices (and a chef prepares omelets on request), a picnic lunch to take on your trek and the equipment you need to head out and up to Mount Tom cabin. For an added fee, you can amp it up and snowshoe up Mount Peg with a resort guide.

The inn has a large, beautiful and accommodating spa, too, to work out your aches, as well as access to the Woodstock Athletic Club, where you can take on a full schedule of fitness classes or play indoor tennis. Learn more at http://www.woodstockinn.com.

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