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Ticket to Ride!
Fitness Vacations Strengthen and Satisfy
By Elisa Ast All
Be warned: Mountain Trek has no televisions and only one pay phone. You will be disconnected from the world (which is not necessarily a bad thing!). The 12-bedroom lodge is situated on lake Kootenay and the atmosphere is one of rustic comfort, with private guest bedrooms and locally made twig furniture in the lounge, where a large fireplace is the social center of the lodge. The philosophy of Mountain Trek is geared toward holistic rejuvenation – a "vacation for the body and mind," according to owner Wendy Pope. Pope and her staff see themselves as gentle guides, helping guests decompress and learn better nutrition habits with a meat- and caffeine-free diet that is low in sodium and fat.
Mountain Trek's six-day all-inclusive hiking program is $2,139 per person, which includes a backpack, water bottle, Mountain Trek t-shirt and red sweat suit.
For more information or to make reservations, call 800-661-5161 or visit www.hiking.com.
Arizona's Canyon Ranch, in the foothills of Tucson's Sonoran desert, aims to be a life-altering experience that will set you on a course to longevity. You can choose from a variety of classes, workshops and consultations focusing on health issues, combating stress, weight management or a variety of other wellness concerns. With a second health resort in the woodlands of the Berkshire Mountains in Lenox, Mass., you may decide to refine your fitness workout or discover the benefits of reflection and relaxation. The newest addition to Canyon is its SpaClub located in The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
Every Canyon Ranch location strives to improve guests' qality of life through fitness and outdoor sports, medical and behavioral services and consultations, nutrition workshops, spiritual pursuits, healthy gourmet cuisine and spa services.
