Celebrating 25 years, the romantic and refreshing Cal-a-Vie Heath Spa in Vista, California, is the place to rejuvenate your body and soul.

About 40 minutes north of San Diego, Cal-a-Vie is nestled on 200 acres of rolling hills and enjoys the fabulous warm Southern California climate year round. If there was ever a place to reboot and reenergize before the hectic holiday season around the corner (not to mention, a respite from your wedding planning?), this haven is certainly on the top of the list.

Recommended Resort:  Cal-a-Vie. The property offers 32 Mediterranean-style villas, transporting guests to a country setting you might find in Italy or Southern France. Each villa features terra cotta roofs, wide wooden plank doors and private terraces to enjoy the breathtaking vistas. All rooms come with king-sized beds with Frette linens, handcrafted antique furniture, luxe robes, signature bath products and more.

Check In:  29402 Spa Havens Way in Vista. 866-SPA-HAVENS, or cal-a-vie.com.

Check Out:   The Spa. Naturally, this signature facility features in heavily in the Cal-a-Vie experience, and there is no shortage of delightful treatments here to stimulate the senses. We suggest the Micro-Current Optimizing Facial and the BodyCoffee Therapeutic Massage. Gentlemen might prefer the Yon-Ka Skin Fitness for Men and the Trigger Point Massage. Great for fall travel, the Pumpkin Souffle Wrap provides a fully body experience with a seasonal touch.

Don’t Miss:  Mind Body Spirit. As much as Cal-a-Vie is about relaxation, it’s also about revitalizing the soul. Believing that “mental clarity is as vital to your well being as your physical condition,” they offer more than 20 mind-body-spirit classes to enhance the experience. Some of the highlights include Tai Chi, several kinds of yoga, meditation in the Chapel, Qi Gong and a labyrinth to quiet the mind.

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Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

Photos courtesy of Cal-a-Vie.

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