Deck the halls with apples and reflective running gear, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaa! The healthy revolution continues in our family and yours this holiday season. So why not support the wellness endeavors of your loved ones with gifts that might bring more return than any toy or gadget might. (OK, there are some fun fitness gadgets that might be on the list, but that’s not the point!) This week, the Rochester Media team rounded up a few of the best health-related gifts you can give this … [Read more...]
Salt Room Therapy Comes to Rochester Hills
Salt Room Therapy Comes to Rochester Hills By Michael Dwyer Halotherapy Eastern European countries used natural salt mines as a medicine-free therapy called Speleotherapy (cave therapy). To replicate and enhance the salt mine experience, Halotherapy (salt therapy) started spreading across Europe and has now come to America. In Rochester Hills the Salinair Salt Room provides this experience. The walls and floors of the rooms are covered in salt to offer the feel of being in a salt mine. … [Read more...]
New Mexico and The Ojo Caliente Spa
Breathtaking! (And the view is nice too) At 7,000 feet above sea level in some places, the Land of Enchantment has thin air and hot days requiring visitors to drink more water than usual to stay hydrated. North of Albuquerque, past the Indian casinos and past the capital city of Santa Fe is the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa.Travel Guides here First opened in 1880 as a health spa, the resort sits at the foot of an ancient Indian Pueblo that dates back 700 years. It is … [Read more...]
Family Fun Awaits in Saint Lucia
Does this sound nice? Cool drink in your hand, toes in the warm sand, fun in the sun. That scenario appeals to many people. The thought of lying on the beach listening to the waves gently crash, as the smell of salt water drifts towards you, really does put you in a peaceful state. While vacations can be about culture, history and activities, sometimes we all need to unwind, slow down, and relax – at least for part of the trip. The Coconut Bay Resort & Spa in the Windward Islands of … [Read more...]
Amelia Island at 8 MPH
Have you ever been on a Segway? Do you know what a Segway is? A trip to Amelia Island Plantation is one of those destinations where visitors can try one. The Plantation is “Florida’s premier island resort." It is located off the state's northeast coast and should be a consideration when planning your winter vacation. You have most likely seen a Segway on television. They are those funny-looking transportation devices that policemen in big cities use. You may also have seen a security guard in … [Read more...]