Spa & Wellness

For some people, vacations are meant for chillin' out, relaxing on beachy verandas and maximizing the pampering. But if you have spring fever and have bigger goals of counteracting your hedonism with a big physical challenge, it might be time for a trip you need to train for. Whether you're an ardent runner or an occasional plodder, we've found ten events worth every heartbeat you'll spend on said vacation. Here's to your health.

Looking for something to do this Mother's Day? Take charge of your weekend to recharge by sinking into one of these sumptuous spa retreats.

From mats to meals, there's a nama-stay that caters to the intentions you set with your yoga practice and travel style. Just be warned: you may find bliss in that om, and never return home.

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Everyone has their own reasons to feel completely worn out. The holidays, children, work, and what happens on "The Bachelorette" are stresses that can really break just about anyone down. That's when you know it's time to book a week-long retreat where your greatest concern will be whether to go on another hike, take a seaside yoga class, or attend an organic cooking demonstration.

Bringing home beauty secrets of a faraway destination doesn't require an expensive wellness vacation or a plastic surgery trip. Instead, national beauty secrets can be found everywhere from the local pharmacy to the farmer's market. What should be searched out and what should be left to the locals? Check out our top hits and misses below.

Maple syrup, caviar, Meyer lemons, agave. No, these are not the items needed for some exotic dish. Spas around the globe are doing without the big-name brand cosmetic products and instead offering treatments that utilize indigenous ingredients, often sourced on site. The scrubs, lotions, creams and exfoliants sound so mouthwatering, you'd be forgiven for wanting to eat them. Here, 15 of the yummiest treatments worth packing a bag for.

For many, spa vacations are a luxury that seems out of reach. But recently, a slew of resorts have emerged that combine spa treatments like massage, wraps and facials with wellness components including acupuncture, nutritional counseling, fitness classes and even healthy cooking classes. Now, a week or weekend-long getaway can focus on whole body health rather than simply relaxation. You can even choose what type of spa vacation is right for you - do you want a resort that focuses on 6 am hikes or one that allows a glass of wine? Do you prefer a pre-set or a customized program? A getaway with friends or a total immersion in "me" time? These five U.S.-based spa vacations range from coast to coast, don't require a passport and don't have to break the bank. Choose the one that best suits your needs:

Want to spend your first days of wedded bliss like the stars? You can. Check out this list of celebrity honeymoon resorts. From new five-star hotels in Lake Como, Italy to far-flung locations like Tahiti, celebs celebrated their marriages all over the globe.

Experience Mexico in luxury by booking a stay at one of the country's many all-inclusive resorts. Many cater to families, while others are adults-only retreats aimed at cultivating romance and intimacy. Following are some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico.