Unique Spa Vacation for the Holiday Season

TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2008

Devon Hiking Spa's December spa week is unlike any other health spa experience. It provides participants with practical, take-home tools that last long after the holidays are over.

The company, operated by registered dietitian Devon Metz, runs five-night "spa weeks" out of Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Its next spa week, December 14-19, falls right in the middle of the holidays, a tough time for those trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

"We are not your typical health spa", says Metz. "Our pragmatic approach involves eating at restaurants, where participants learn to navigate menus and make choices that are both healthful and satisfying." Metz believes highly restrictive, low calorie diets are counterproductive. "About 95% of people who lose weight on restrictive diets regain the weight within two to three years,” she says. “Our goal is to help people make gradual changes they can stick with for the rest of their lives."

The program also focuses on fitness activities that can be continued at home. Participants wear pedometers to track their daily steps and learn simple strength training exercises using only portable resistance training bands.

After participating in the program, Ellen McGann, a banking executive from Chicago, said "The week exceeded my expectations. I loved the daily schedule and the great practical information I took home with me. My husband and I tend to go out to dinner a lot, so I taught him everything I learned and he has lost about 15 pounds."

The program, limited to 15 participants, appeals to people who want to get in shape, improve their eating habits, lose weight, prioritize their health and wellness, or simply enjoy a stress-free vacation. Since participants arrive and depart on set dates, they experience the entire program as a group. The small group size fosters a fun, supportive environment, allows for plenty of individual attention, and is excellent for solo travelers.

Each five-night program costs $2,900 per person double occupancy, but Devon Hiking Spa is offering a $600 discount on the December 14-19 week if booked by December 5. The price includes five nights lodging, meals and snacks, two spa services, fitness classes, guided hikes, and take-home tools for those interested in incorporating healthy eating and exercise into their daily lives. For information and to register, visit http://www.DevonHikingSpa.com.

Source: www.prlog.org

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