just published: unwinding in san diego

With year-round perfect climate and unparalleled natural beauty, Southern California provides the ideal backdrop for rekindling the spirit and pampering the body.  The recent worldwide spa explosion is exemplified in San Diego,which boasts a bevy of spas with top-of-the-line treatments, first-class services and indulgent amenities.  These luxurious escapes can be found throughout the region nestled against the dramatic Pacific coastline, perched high above the glittering downtown skyline, tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains and set amidst the serenity of  lush inland canyons. Get ready to soothe your senses, inspire your soul, invigorate your step and energize your spirit. They don’t call this the Sunshine State for nothing. READ MORE (pdf download)

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h is for huichol – and hakali

Hakali is the local Huichol Indian name for nopales, or cactus paddles, which are put to excellent use as the main ingredient in the rejuvenating Hakali Massage at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.  Developed specifically for the resort’s Spa Apuane – apuane being the native word for healing waters -  the massage incorporates indigenous flora and local massage techniques in conjunction with the nopal paddles to facilitate the flushing of toxins, in addition to deeply re-hydrating the skin.  Perfect after a little too much time in the sun, it’s even better as a prelude to the desiccating flight home.  Better still, do what I did:  take your massage in the small  spa pavilion overlooking the Pacific and let the sounds of the surf carry you away.  Apologies for the resort-issued photograph here  – had Rosa’s magic hands not kneaded me into a puddle of butter I would have remembered to snap my own photo.

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san fran snapshot: point lobos pigeons

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san fran snapshot: endless beach

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