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Revel in self-care with a spa day in Greater
Fort Lauderdale, where luxury resorts
promise rejuvenating mind and body
experiences. From ocean rituals to couples
massage, there's a wellness escape to suit
everyone. visitlauderdale.com
INDULGE: The aromatic Signature Ebb and
Flow treatment at The Spa at Four Seasons
Fort Lauderdale mimics water rhythms,
blending Swedish massage with the comp-
ressions and stretches of Thai massage. Pair
it with an aroma from a selection of five
holistic-remedy massage oils.
The Lodge at Blue Sky near Park City, Utah
redefines the wellness experience with its
Equine Healing Experiences. Horsemanship
at Blue Sky is about more than riding—and no
horse experience is necessary, just an open
heart. aubergeresorts.com/bluesky/
INDULGE: The Wisdom of the Horse is a one-
hour experience leading animal lovers
through guided breathwork and exercises,
while nurturing a deep and satisfying
connection between human and animal.
Every visit to the Lake Austin Spa Resort in
Texas Hill Country brings together signature
experiences, with insights on cooking, the
arts, health, wellness and yoga. lakeaustin.com
INDULGE: The adult-only resort's world-class
LakeHouse Spa offers dozens of paths to
wellness, including the Sound Therapy
Massage using Tibetan singing bowls and
Swedish massage to help align the chakras
and balance vibrational frequencies in
the body.
Nevada boasts the highest concentration of
natural hot springs—both remote hot springs
and hot spring resorts—in the United States,
with many located within a short drive of
Reno Tahoe. For centuries, bathers have been
drawn to the curative properties of thermal
spring water. visitrenotahoe.com
INDULGE: South of Reno, at Carson Hot
Springs guests relax in a large outdoor pool
fed by natural hot mineral water coming
from 10 kilometres below the Earth's
surface, smaller jetted tubs, as well as nine
private indoor pools.
Opening in summer 2024, Oregon's Fir Haven
Retreats is a way to connect with nature in the
serene forest of the stunning Columbia River
Gorge. Secluded, private A-frame cabins are
designed to provide a sanctuary of relaxation.
firhavenretreats.com
INDULGE: Wellness is very "down to earth"
with a soak in a cedar hot tub, a steaming hot
sauna, cold plunges, stargazing yoga and a
communal campfire fire pit.
Wellness
every way
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Unveiling America's Hidden Gems
T
he search for wellness can take on different
forms for different people. For some it's an
all-out pampering treatment at a five-star
resort. For others it could be escaping from day-
to-day pressures and getting away to connect
with nature. Think outside the box and find the
wellness recipe that works for you!