Weight Loss Vacations

1. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is one of the best destination spa resorts in the world, located in Southern Arizona near Tucson. Experience fabulous spa treatments, relax and enjoy the unique Sonoran Desert setting.

The resort is surrounded by the Santa Catalina Mountains and located on 400 acres with palms, wildflowers and saguaros. The spa experience is focused on physical, mental and spiritual well being of the guest.

Each person's stay is tailored to their individual needs. Guests can attend regularly scheduled nutrition and fitness classes or sign up for one-on-one consultations. Choose from over 100 facial and body treatment options.

There are several swimming pools, including a tri-level pool with cascading waterfalls, acupressure stone walk and whirlpools. Resort amenities include horseback riding stables and two tennis courts. Guests can meditate and relax in the Zen and desert gardens. Golf is offered at The Golf Club at Vistoso, an 18-hole, par-72 golf course about 20 minutes from the hotel.

Choose from 117 elegant casitas located on 400 acres. Most guest accommodations feature private patios and are situated in five separate villages within the resort.

Features include hand-carved wood furniture, French doors, aromatic amenities and plush robes. The resort tries to accommodate guests' requests for particular rooms or room features.

Food prepared is full of flavor, yet healthy and low in fat and calories. Guests can dine poolside during the day. The Cactus Flower Restaurant offers indoor and terrace dining and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Located in the Sonoran Desert, the resort offers a year-round warm climate. Enjoy the carefully landscaped acres, unusual plants and spectacular desert sunsets. Because of high temperatures in the summer, the best time to go is in the fall, winter or spring.

Miraval is about 40 minutes from Tucson International Airport and offers complementary transportation to and from the airport.

2. Hilton Head Health Weight Loss Spa in South Carolina

Hilton Head Health Weight Loss Spa in South Carolina offers a week-long program featuring healthy food, fitness, education, and world-class amenities. The one-week program includes: access to over 50 different fitness classes, healthy meals, seminars and workshops, a health assessment.

You will be able to learn about fitness and nutrition by participating in fine-dining events and hands-on cooking classes (800-292-2440).

3. All-Inclusive Canyon Ranch Lenox in the Berkshires

All-Inclusive Canyon Ranch Lenox in the Berkshires is a beautiful all-inclusive destination spa located in western Massachusetts near the town of Lenox. Guests can choose from a number of recreational activities, treatments and health classes.

The resort also offers specialized health packages, including stress management, smoking cessation, pain management and others.

The 100,000-square-foot complex contains yoga studios, indoor tennis, racquetball and squash courts, indoor swimming pool, jogging track and treatment rooms.

The resort offers preventive health care assessments and guidance in the form of private consultations or workshops. If you are interested in learning more about healthy eating, sign up for healthy cooking classes and nutrition consultations.

There is a 50-foot outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a ropes challenge course. Activities include hiking, biking, tennis, canoeing, kayaking, sculling, snowshoeing and skiing.

Guest accommodations include 126 rooms and suites situated in a modern, two-story inn which has a meditation room and a demonstration kitchen. The Dining Room is located in the historic Bellefontaine Mansion, built in 1897.

It serves healthy meals prepared with fresh ingredients. There are many menu choices, including traditional dishes, regional specialties and vegetarian meals. Information about the nutritional content of each item is provided, which helps your learn more about healthy eating.

The property is located on 120 private acres surrounded by woods and rolling hills. The main buildings - the Inn, Spa and Bellefontaine Mansion - are connected by glass-enclosed walkways, making your stay comfortable year-round. Summer is a great time to go to enjoy warm New England weather. In the fall, guests can admire spectacular foliage.

The property is 135 miles west of Boston and 150 miles from New York City. The resort provides a complimentary pickup from the Albany or the Hartford/Springfield airport and the Albany train station.

The resort offers all-inclusive rates. (800-742-9000, 413-637-4100).

4. The Ranch at Live Oak

The fitness program at The Ranch at Live Oak , Malibu is as intense as it gets. Guests participate in a series of daily activities and massages at this luxury spa hotel.

One week rates for this weight loss spa vacation rates include: private accommodations for 6 nights, 7 days of activities, massages, all meals and some evening elective cooking and nutrition classes.

5. Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas

With Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas, Texas , you get to choose from 5-day and 2-day weekend getaway retreats which focus on weight loss, physical fitness, stress management and nutritional balance.

The 5-day Wellness Week activities include lectures, workshops, two personal training sessions, exercise classes, meals, one dining out excursion and a wellness workbook.

6. Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Florida

All inclusive week-long programs at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Florida include accommodations, medical and fitness evaluations, healthy meals, custom classes, education, cooking and extensive facilities.

7. Eco Friendly Destination Spa

Rancho La Puerta Mexico , located just a few miles from the United States border, and is one of the top destination spas the world. The resort presents a program of balancing Mind, Body and Spirit. The seven day visit starts on a Saturday and is comprised of challenging exercise, stretching, relaxation, and healthy spa eating.

Most of the 75 different fitness classes and activities are appropriate for guests at all levels of fitness. Enjoy hiking the 40 miles of trails at the resort, tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga and dancing on your healthy getaway.

To calm your mind, engage in meditation and labyrinth walking. In the evenings, this destination spa offers workshops, classes and star gazing.

The resort is situated in its own valley on 150 acres of Mediterranean-style gardens, native trees, olive groves, ponds and fountains.

Relax at the Central Pool after a fitness class and head on to one of the 47 health spa treatment rooms for a massage.

The hotel has a gardening program at the resort's private organic garden which produces vegetables used for preparing the meals at the spa. Guests interested in gardening can help at the "Tres Estrellas" garden. The resort can accommodate up to 160 guests per week in private cottages opening to adjacent gardens and patios. Each accommodation has unique architecture and is decorated with collections of folk art and bright fabrics.

Menus are primarily vegetarian and reflect the region's culinary heritage. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style using the organic produce grown at the resort garden. Diners are sit down with wait staff attending. Temperatures are mild in the winter, spring and fall, while summers are quite hot. The resort is about one hour from San Diego and a three-hour drive from Los Angeles. The resort provides scheduled complimentary ground transportation for Saturday arrival and departure to and from the San Diego International Airport. (800-443-7565, 760-744-4222).

8. Movara Fitness Resort, Utah

Movara Fitness Resort, Utah guides guests through immersive weight-loss, fitness, and health programs designed to get them back to the fundamentals, helping them focus on actions that will get actual results. The structured programs include education series, calorie-controlled spa cuisine, and fitness activities. The Movara Fitness Resort offers activities for everyone, providing more than twenty group classes both outdoors and indoors, and features an aquatics center and gym. Prepared by a trained chef, each meal has an emphasis on flavor and creativity. Licensed professionals, including a licensed counselor and registered dietitian, are available on site for guests.

290 S Fitness Way, Ivins, UT 84738, 888-870-2639

9. Red Mountain Resort, Utah

Boasting an ideal location, Red Mountain Resort, Utah is a place where people can go to rediscover their love for adventure, renew, and relax. Situated near Snow Canyon State Park, the resort features a backdrop of a beautiful natural setting and provides customized adventures to Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Red Mountain also offers a wide selection of fitness programs and classes, such as yoga or tai chi, as well as hiking and other outdoor adventures, personal discovery seminars, and nutritious cuisine. The resort also includes fragrant mesquite and black lava gardens across its 55 acres.

1275 Red Mountain Cir, Ivins, UT 84738