Wellness: Lima, Peru: Zest Spa at Miraflores Park Hotel
Considering a visit to Lima, Peru? Head over for a relaxing massage at Zest, a luxury spa nestled within the five-star Miraflores Park Hotel
Wellness: Manitoba, Canada: Swimming with Baby Beluga
by Sharon Spence Lieb —Churchill, Manitoba, Canada: Wriggling into a too-tight neoprene wetsuit, I’m ready to hug a beluga. I’ve flown 1910 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, to Hudson Bay, Canada, to swim with the 3,000 snow white beluga whales summering in Hudson Bay. “Welcome to The Beluga Capital of the World,” says our guide,…
Wellness: Kauai, USA: Magical Hanalei Bay
by Karla Erovick Kauai has always held an allure for me. Although I’ve visited the better known Hawaiian Islands, I had yet to visit Kauai, the Garden Island. I am struck by the lushness of the island and the hundreds of shades of green, its dramatic coastline, pristine beaches and the relaxing and welcoming vibe….
Wellness: Napa, CA: My Spin Cycle at French Laundry
by Stephanie Block What separates a good restaurant from a great restaurant is the way they handle adversity. In this case, the adversity was me. French Laundry is the Bentley of restaurants, the Monte Carlo of restaurants. It is among the best restaurants in the world and is virtually impossible to get into. You cannot…
Wellness: Scottsdale, USA: Seeking Serenity, Relaxation and Restoration
by Michelle McDermott For centuries, the desert has been a magnet for people in need of healing. For decades, Scottsdale, Arizona has been answering that call. I went on a two-day journey of my own to find serenity, relaxation and restoration. My first port of call was a drive North of Scottsdale along the edge…
Wellness: Italy: Adventures in a Tuscan Kitchen
by Holly Dixon Hasselbarth The tall, grey-haired driver waits for me as I step out of the airport in Florence, Italy. As an independent traveler, I have no idea what to expect as the car winds its way through the tiny town of Lastra a Signa and finally to the gates of Villa Pandolfini. A…
Wellness: Pennsylvania, USA: Hummdinger Hummer School
by Andrea Clarke The Volvo getting you down? Have a crack at an off-road adventure in the ultimate boys toy! I was blinded by the blazing sun as I nervously squeezed the steering wheel. “It can totally handle it,” my instructor said. “Just trust the car. This is what is does best.” My hot, (but…