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The Ponte Vedra Inn, Club Spa, a North Florida Landmark since 1928 |
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Blue Marble Spa, San Diego, California |
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The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa, Dallas, Texas |
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Spa Bali at the Holiday Resort, Tumon, Guam |
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Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico |
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Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts at the Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa, New York |
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 Don't Miss: Spa Cuisine Recipes of the Month courtesy of the women-only retreat Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont
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Ecuador has
three main geographic regions, plus an insular region in the Pacific
Ocean: La
Costa, or the coast, comprises the
low-lying land in the western part of the country, including the
Pacific coastline; La Sierra ("the highlands") is the
high-altitude belt running north to south along the center of the
country, its mountainous terrain dominated by the Andes mountain
range; El Oriente ("the east") comprises the Amazon
rainforest areas in the eastern part of the country, accounting for
just under half of the country's total surface area, though
populated by under 5 percent of the population; and the Región
Insular, the region comprising the Galápagos Islands, some 1,000
kilometers (620 mi)
west of the mainland in the Pacific Ocean.
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IBARRA (IMBABURA)
Ibarra is a town in northern Ecuador and the
capital of the Imbabura province. It lies at the foot of the Imbabura
volcano and on the left bank of the Tahuando river. It is about 45 miles
northeast of Ecuador's capital Quito
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Hotel Resort & Spa Vista del Mundo
is located in a sacred valley high in the Ecuadorian Andes at 8,200 feet above sea level. The valley lies
between two volcanic peaks: Imbabura, the Father Mountain, and Cotacachi, the Mother Mountain, both 16,000 feet high. Magnificent views of the mountains can be seen from almost
every window of the resort. Vista del Mundo offers guests a truly extraordinary vacation that combines sight-seeing, ecological excursions, shopping, wonderful cuisine, and the
facilities of a state-of-the-art European-style spa. The Vista de Mundo spa operates under the direction of a medical doctor who offers guests an evaluation and health analysis
upon arrival, where then personalized exercise and diet is designed for the guests. The many spa treatments include flower-oil treatments, herbal wraps, mud and ozone treatments,
and a variety of beauty and skin-care therapies. The spa's facilities include an electronic cave, a sauna with eucalyptus vapor, indoor and outdoor massage areas, an indoor pool
with aqua gym equipment and aerobics studio, and a fitness center. Yoga, tai chi, and the Zen garden provides tranquility for meditation and complete relaxation.
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BANOS (TUNGURAHUA)
Baños
is a city in eastern Tungurahua Province, in central Ecuador. Baños is the
second most populous city in Tungurahua, after Ambato, the capital, and a
major touristic center. It is known as the "Gateway to the Amazon," as it is
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Luna Runtun Spa uses fresh and natural medicinal plants, fruits, and
vegetables produced in our 63-acre garden for their natural healing properties
as well as using ASHES AND VOLCANIC STONES from the active Volcano Tungurahua.
After the treatments, relax and oxygenate your brain and lungs in our gorgeous
gardens full of fresh air coming from the Amazon Rainforest, the world's
respiratory system, and delight in the sights and sounds of the plethora of
birds and butterflies that inhabit Luna Runtun. Walk barefoot in the fertile
earth of our gardens. Plant a tree and name it! Finally, enjoy the sunrise
while doing breathing exercises while taking in outstanding and unforgettable
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Ecuador
is a country in Northwestern South America, with a Pacific Ocean coastline,
lying on the Equator between Colombia, to the northeast, and Peru, to the south
and east. Cotopaxi is
the world's highest active volcano. Many cities and sites are integrated in the
prestige Unesco World Heritage Sites. Such cities and best known places are the
Galapagos Islands, and the city of Cuenca. Ecuador has so many
attractions. The capital Quito, is a city with a lot of history where you can
walk in downtown, enjoying of the beautiful colonial buildings. There is also
the "Teleférico" (cable-car) which takes passengers from the highest mountain in
Quito to see the whole city from the sky. There are many welcoming cafes as well
as many dancing clubs open every weekend, often until 5 am. The beaches in
Ecuador are great, the weather is just perfect and the food is delicious and
unique. Read more about Ecuador
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