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Peruvian Pampering in the Shadow of Machu Picchu

Peruvian vacations in pampering come in all shapes and tiers. From ancient indigenous traditions to contemporary healing treatments, Peru is the destination for finding a revitalizing wellness vacation  in the shadow of Machu Picchu complete with mystical, if not bragworthy, benefits. Consider a Peruvian vacation that incorporates Inca headache therapy and 24-karat massages. Or make that eucalyptus […]

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New Retreats by Deepak Chopra Promise to Rebalance the Soul

Could Americans could use some focused tune-up retreats before getting back on the road?  It is no secret that COVID-19 and the global pandemic managed to turn much of life and work as we know it on its head. Coping with the changes means stresses and imbalances that our society is just beginning to unfurl. To that […]

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Worried About Staying Healthy? Wellness Trends for 2021

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) notes nine top wellness trends borne out 2021’s crazy chaos – and these are new directions that the organization believes will have the most meaningful impact on popular lifestyles and the multitrillion global wellness industry. Wellness today is at a watershed moment. The GWS trends report reflects how wellness is […]

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Personal Growth, Mindful Travel … Pandemic-Style

The global pandemic has altered more than the way we travel, more than the way we do business and more than the way we shop at Costco. It has also changed our personalities, according to a new study by Oracle.  A representative survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers found the harsh circumstances wrought by COVID-19 have […]

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Post Covid Travel and Wellness: How Bright is the Light at End of Tunnel?

Vaccinations are moving forward bringing in a new Post-Covid reality that may prove to be the light at the end of the tunnel. In a recent poll of 2,783 potential U.S. travelers conducted by Travel Leaders and released just this week: – 85 percent said they have already been vaccinated or planned to get vaccinated when […]

Catching the Cannabis Wave in Travel

Cannabidiol or CBD, a hemp derivative emerging from recent relaxation of restrictions in marijuana laws in the U.S. and Canada, is now showing up in spas, on health shop shelves, in foods, teas, even lipsticks. A recent invitation to Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, CA came with a chance to experience a CBD massage […]

Healthy Travel Hacks for Frequent Travelers

In this day of crowded skies and flash seat sale to destinations across the globe, people are traveling a lot – often more than they would like. This is especially true for business travelers and Baby Boomers. But for all that traveling studies show subtle rewards for it in the form of boosted productivity and […]

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Death Valley: Stars, Star Wars & Strange Sybaritics

  There may be much to say about a 3.3 million-acre national park harboring destinations with names like “Badwater” and “Devil’s Golf Course”. But such natural oases of frontier life are rare these days and have much to offer to those adventurous enough to leave the safety of neon and traffic and travel to where […]

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Best Bets in Bangkok for Thai Massage Treats

While Bangkok offers all the film-quality intrigue of steamy, crowded streets, exotic foods and seductive shopping opportunities, it also offers a buffet of treats for tired bodies through a surfeit of spas. These can range from impromptu storefront set-ups to eye-popping palaces of sensual splendor, but they will all be sure to offer one primary […]

Transformative Trips: 6 Trends for Wellness Travel

By Bill Becken, MultiView In an increasingly chaotic world it is not surprising that wellness travel should be the fastest-growing sector of the travel industry. According to a study by the Florida-based Global Wellness Institute, travelers are spending more than $500 million on wellness trips, comprising some 15 percent of the global travel pie.