Key opportunities for de-stressing this summer
Stress.org reports 62 percent of Americans have work-related neck
pain, 44 percent have stressed-out eyes and 34 percent report trouble
sleeping at the end of a work day. Want to take back your life this
summer? Head to a Destination Spa.

With 24 locations from Phuket to Illinois from which to choose, all
Destination Spa Group members offer a complementary balance of
fitness, healthy cuisine, life-enhancing programs and relaxing spa
services.

“Wellness is within reach for everyone this summer,” said DSG
Executive Director Debra Koerner. “There are Destination Spas that
cater to families, ones that welcome girlfriends, and spas that are
perfect for solo stress relief. The lessons learned from just a few
days at a Destination Spa will transcend this summer and lead you on
the life-long path to less stress and more happiness.”
Natural health & wellness expert Koerner pulls from her vast
Destination Spa rolodex to highlight key opportunities for
de-stressing this summer:

1. Grab your girlfriends… earlier this year, Woman’s Day highlighted
Destination Spas as a great resource for girlfriend getaways, to which
Koerner replies, “Destination Spas are one of the few places where you
can completely detach and de-stress. And, who doesn’t love a day
filled with exercise, healthy food, spa treatments and your best
friends?” Great examples of trips for girlfriends include Yoga Week at
the Oaks at Ojai in August, Women’s Weeks at The Golden Door, and
taking the girls to Thailand for experiences at Six Senses Sanctuary
Phuket and Chiva-Som

2. Or, grab the kiddos… if it’s easier for you to relax with the kids
around to share their love, there are theme weeks for families at some
Destination Spas. For example, Canada’s Echo Valley Ranch invites
families to saddle up. Kids and teens experience activities from
catching trout to roasting s’mores around a fire, while parents have
spa treatments and connect over a leisurely dinner

3. Better yet, try a solo wellness break. “Destination Spas allow you to
be you. You can do as much or as little as you like. Choose from six
classes a day or pool and hammock time. It’s up to you and what your
body needs,” added Koerner. A great example of a meaningful solo trip
is Green Mountain at Fox Run’s Young Women’s Program. Offered
throughout the summer, this program is designed for women from 18 to
24 who find it difficult to maintain an ideal weight

4. Cook something up. From Canyon Ranch, Lenox; to Lake Austin Spa
Resort; and Red Mountain, kitchens are sizzling this summer. Culinary
classes and schools from renowned chefs help you master cooking skills
for the whole family. From ways to connect with local growers, to
making healthy food taste and look amazing, culinary journeys will
engage spa-goers in creating a culinary party back at home.

5. Get your hike on. Dig out those dusty (or hardly used) hiking shoes
from the back of the closet! From hikes in British Columbia with
Mountain Trek to treks in Mexico with Rancho La Puerta and in Vermont
through New Life Hiking Spa, summer is the time to explore Mother
Nature’s bounty. Fun fact: When hiking a comfortable two miles per
hour, a person weighing 150 pounds will burn 240 calories in one hour.
Even more calories can be burned by increasing speed. (Source:
American Hiking Society)

To find details on the spas mentioned as well as all 24 members of
DSG, visit http://www.destinationspavacations.com/ or call
888.772.4363.