Frequent fliers savvy in the ways of finding cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms as well as discount travel packages sometimes need to recharge and can do so is by visiting spa resorts, spiritual retreats or hot springs.
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Shambhala embraces group study and is located two hours from Denver. Its classes study, among other things, ancient wisdom, spiritual healing and meditation.
New Camaldoli Hermitage is a California hilltop monastery that is available as a silent refuge to laypeople as well. The solitude and magnificent ocean views make serenity possible.
Spirit Rock is a pagoda style center located in the grassy hills of Marin County, California. It specializes in silent retreats.
If a soak, sweat and yoga are more to your liking consider:
Esalen, located in Californias Big Sur, offers 400 workshops as well as 95 minute massages. Visitors strip, then soak in the stone lined springs above the Pacific until it is time for a rub.
Red Mountain is located in southern Utah and encourages visitors to use the rock landscape as their personal gym. Facials are also available.
Ranch at Live Oak Malibu offers nine hours a day of no opt out exercise including hikes in the nearby mountains, yoga, and body sculpting.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs located in Riverside County California appeals to day visitors. Visitors can choose to soak in warm or cool pools, smear themselves in red clay and participate in classes including water aerobics and tai chi.
If getting away from it all sounds appealing consider:
Ten Thousand Waves is located outside of Santa Fe. Its outdoor baths are a major draw.
Rancho La Puerta is across the Mexican border from San Diego. Activities include cooking lessons, Pilates, art classes and mountain hikes.
Hawaii Island Retreat can be found in the northern tip of the Big Island. Dips in a saltwater infinity pool, outdoor spa treatments and hula lessons are offered.
Breitenbush Hot Springs is a communal nudist hot springs located in the Oregon Cascades. Geothermally heated cabins are offered and alcohol is banned. www.cheapfares.com