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).

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