A Retreat from Breast Cancer

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4 Ways to Stay Fit on Vacation

Blast calories while you travel

Warm Weather Escapes

The laid-back spots featured here offer plenty of ways to explore the local environs, burn calories and get away.

5 Stay Fit Cruises

We tracked down five trips where getting healthier, fitter and happier are tops on the itinerary.

Vacation Trends

Whether you want to hit the road with your best girlfriends or hole up in a chichi tent, we've found the perfect getaway for you.

Where to Spend Your Next Vacation

Whether you want to hit the road with your best girlfriends or hole up in a chichi tent, we've found the perfect getaway for you.

Holiday Getaways That Won't Break the Bank

How to take a relaxing vacation on the cheap!

Escape to Warmer Weather

Tell Old Man Winter to take a rain check and hop a flight to one of these sun-drenched locales.

Stay Fit In...L.A.

Better known for celebrity sightings and traffic-packed freeways, L.A. is a fitness buff's dream city. Here's your insider's guide to the perfect get-fit escape.

Late Summer Is the Time to Hit Wine-Country

In late summer, the vines are loaded with grapes and the weather's just right.

Stay Fit in...L.A. Online Bonus

Narrowing down our favorite places to stay, eat, and work out in Los Angeles was no easy task, so here's all the info we couldn't fit in our Shape Your Weekend story on L.A.

Big-City Trips Minus the Crowds

You may be a tourist, but you don't have to act like one. Follow our off-the-grid ideas to see a whole new side of these top vacation spots.

Where the wild things are

These animal-oriented trips will expand your travel horizons and give you plenty of excuses to spend more time outside.

5 Cities with big outdoor appeal

These active getaways boast all the perks-chic restaurants, art galleries, and shopping-and it's so easy to exercise outside.

6 Life Lessons from a Healthy Vacation

Sometimes you find the answers to your biggest challenges in the most unusual place.

The Splashiest Pools Around

Forget going to the lobby bar. Grab a chaise, then belly up to the deep end.

4 Active Family Vacations

These adventure-packed destinations offer plenty to keep kids and adults moving.

Healthy Hot Spots

You hit the gym and skipped dessert. Find hotels, cruises, and airlines that won't undo all your hard work.

3 Adventure Treks of A Lifetime

Unforgettable trips sure to challenge--and change you.

A Star-Studded Beach Party

Whether donning a two-piece on the beach or sipping a cosmopolitan at the ultra-exclusive Setai Club, celebrities flock to South Beach for sun, surf, and, of course, nightlife.

Celebrity Central

As the nickname implies, Tinseltown does indeed sparkle--or maybe it's just the flashes from the paparazzi.

The Other Hollywood Hills

Park your Gulfstream with the slew of private jets that line the runway at this tiny airport

Playground For The Rich & Famous

When it's time to go out, celebs would just as soon hop a flight to Sin City than drive to a local club.

Let Your Vacation "Games" Begin

If you'd rather be on the field or in the pool than watching the Olympics, these five former rings cities make the perfect active getaways.

Where Stars Keep A Low Profile

Celebs come to the Big Apple to escape the L.A. scene and blend in with everyone else on the bustling streets

If You Want A Family-Friendly Spot

Stealing away to the quieter neighbor of better-known Stowe will help you avoid the lift-clogging New England crowds without sacrificing terrain.

If You Want To Get Far, Far Away

Seated directly below the nearly 10,000-foot Daubenhorn rock face in the Valaisan Alps--and about an hour from European jewels Zermatt and Verbier--Leukerbad is the quintessential Swiss ski town.

If You Want Guaranteed Snow

On the other side of the Tetons from its celeb-studded sister resort, Grand Targhee is the anti-Jackson Hole. Where Jackson boasts luxe, pricey hotels and some of the most extreme inbounds ski terrain in the country, Targhee is all about down-to-earth fun.

If You Want Flexibility

The name says it all. At Solitude, serenity reigns supreme, even in peak season. Nearby Snowbird and Alta lure the masses, and since the resort doesn't issue season passes, the locals aren't flocking here, either. But this sleepy ski area boasts abundant snow (about 500 inches a year) and a variety of terrain, from backcountry chutes to impeccably groomed intermediate and beginner runs.

3 Big Adventure Hotels

Whether you're scuba diving to your door or climbing to your treetop digs, these specialty lodges offer a one–of–a–kind experience.

No-Frills, Outdoor Retreat

The accommodations are basic, but what it lacks in luxury it more than makes up for in lush outdoor surroundings, where you'll be spending most of your time. The 11-Day Weight Loss Retreat focuses on hiking, which makes it perfect for gym-phobes. Staff experts give lectures and cooking demos.

Your Get-Fit Guide to The Islands Of The Bahamas

The B-word conjures images of sipping margaritas on the beach, check out these active options that give the islands a fresh feel.

Lush Eco-Trip

Lushly carpeted in tropical forest, St. John is largely protected as a national park, making the U.S. territory an eco-lover's island. There's only one significant town, Cruz Bay, and countless inviting coves and hills to explore.

Hold Court in a Fairy-Tale Castle

Just off the northeastern coast of Nova Scotia (80 minutes from Sydney Airport by way of Halifax International Airport) on charming Cape Breton Island's rolling wooded highlands is majestic Castle Moffett in Baddeck. Don't be fooled by the classic English-manor facade -- this is a modern-day palace of relaxation.

Connect Spiritually

The 270-foot-tall rushing Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most sacred spots on the planet, according to local Native American tribal lore. Perched at the very edge is Salish Lodge & Spa, which is just 30 miles northeast of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

If You Like Tackling Trails

Crisscrossed with trails -- and warm all winter long -- Tucson is one of the best places for hikers.

If You're Into Watersports

Built on a former coconut-tree plantation, the newly renovated Buccaneer's Creek is framed by pristine white-sand beaches and lush green trees.

If You Want To Shop

This luxurious hotel is only a two-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's tourist-packed yet upscale shopping nirvana.

If You Like Gourmet Camping

If the only thing keeping you from a rafting trip is the hot-dogs-on-a-stick campfire cuisine, it's time to pack your waterproof bags.

If You Love Sand And Surf

Let the laid-back vibe on Oahu set the tone for your getaway.

Give Snowboarding A Try

Pretend you're an aspiring Olympian at Whistler Blackcomb, a designated venue for the 2010 Olympics, while improving your snowboard skills on some of the best slopes in North America.

Escape To A Yoga Retreat

If getting away sans family is out of the question, bring them along, but negotiate a few hours of solo time each day as part of the deal.

Improve Your Alpine Skills

Sometimes it's hard to commit to a week-long camp, but surely you can squeeze in three days for a little fun on the slopes. Women in Motion's 5-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio might encourage you to bring along four of your closest friends.

Tackle Cross-Country Skiing

If you're like most women, your ideal camp scenario entails being athletic by day and rejuvenating in a luxurious setting by night. Lone Mountain Ranch gets the mix just right, offering not only a place to discover a new passion but a comfortable environment where you'll be happy to hang out and relax.

Learn To Surf

The seven-day Las Olas ("the waves" in Spanish) camps have a slogan: "We make girls out of women." While they would love for you to go home itching to book your next surf vacation, the overarching goal is to just have fun.

Get Away To...Play Tennis

Get Away To...Golf

The expansive 500-suite Paradisus Puerto Rico boasts a huge lagoonlike pool, three tennis courts, a full-service spa--and access to four nine-hole golf courses at the Coco Beach Golf & Country Club next door.

Get Away To...Hike

Winter, when temperatures hover in the 70s, is the perfect time to explore the varied desert terrain that surrounds Palm Springs.

Get Away To...Snorkel And Dive

Jacques Cousteau once called Baja's Sea of Cortez "the world's largest aquarium."

Best Secluded Beach Getaway

There's no town, no landing strip, no noise, and no pretenses on this 1,000-acre private island.

Coziest Winter Getaway

Just minutes from Lake Tahoe's best ski resorts, this 42-room eco-lodge has modeled itself on the European sport hotel concept that you usually find only in the Alps.

Fittest Airport

The only exercise most people get in the concourse is walking (or sprinting, as the case may be), dragging and lifting heavy bags, and doing why-did-I-pack-so-much-now-my-back-hurts stretches. Not in this city.

Best Vacation To Slim Down

There are plenty of retreats dedicated to getting you in shape, but this spa's unique location nudged it past its peers.

Dreamiest Ski Vacation

Many hotels cater to skiers, but few do it with the service, style, and verve that luxurry hotel does.

Hole-In-One Golf Instruction

Whether you're a beginner or just looking to lower your score, no other facility offers this dream team of instructors and trainers to help you perfect your putt.

The Place To Perfect Your Serve

The name says it all at this mountain retreat, where you'll finally master that backhand.

Most Eco-Conscious Resort

"Green" is the buzzword these days, but this is one of only a few places that do it without making you feel like you're sacrificing luxuries, good food, and atmosphere.

Favorite Place To Hike

In addition to daily guided outings ranging from one-hour nature walks to all-day treks, this resort was the first in North America to offer Nordic walking--hiking.

Cruise For Workaholics

If you've been feeling like something's missing in your life lately, or you think you might want to make a lifestyle change, this may be the cruise for you.

Cruise For Active Explorers

Instead of shopping and visiting museums on this seven-day getaway (although you're free to do that as well), opt for a fitness-oriented tour of each port of call.

Cruise For Health-Food Lovers

Sure, you'll have access to 50-plus workshops about vegan and macrobiotic cooking, shiatsu massage, meditation and preventing cancer and heart disease on this seven-day getaway, but many guests sign up solely for the cuisine.

Cruise For Holistic-Health Fans

From treating back pain to perfecting your golf swing, this 10-day cruise includes a smorgasbord of wellness lectures and workout demonstrations in a luxe environment.

Cruise For Exercise Devotees

We know you take Shape to read on many vacations, but this time you can leave it at home. The entire weeklong cruise is about bringing the Shape philosophy to life.

Escape From Dallas

Head just 200 miles southwest to experience the relaxed urban vibe in Austin - decidedly different and more restful, than fast-paced Dallas.

Escape From New York City

Trade in the rush and noise of the Big Apple and head just 135 miles north for the laid-back feel of the Catskills.

Escape From Atlanta

Head 110 miles northeast and enjoy a four-mile round-trip hike to the top of Rabun Bald, in the Chattahoochee National Forest, where fresh blueberries line the trail. Or grab a paddle and raft through Class V rapids on the Chattooga River.

Escape From Chicago

Enjoy golfing nirvana with the on-site courses at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, or enjoy a jog through the two-mile paved trail through the village's lush botanical gardens.

Escape From San Francisco

Get out of town and head just 115 miles south of San Francisco to Monterey, where the Pacific Ocean is your playground.

Make Your Dream Trip A Reality

Blow your vacation budget on one of these vacation getaways of a lifetime.