KILLINGTON, Vt. (PRWEB)
January 11, 2020

New Life Hiking Spa offers 5 reasons why a wellness retreat is more beneficial than a regular vacation and information on how to book an affordable option.

Improved health and happiness:

Although a regular vacation is an opportunity to get away from the frenetic pace of everyday life, sight see and a try a new cuisine, the joy that people experience is usually short-lived. According to a 2018 survey by the American Psychological Association, 40 percent of people surveyed said the positive effects of taking time off from work only last a few days.

Since a wellness retreat is specifically focused on a guests’ health and well-being, the benefits are more significant—and longer lasting—than a regular vacation. According to a March 2017 study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, people who attended a 1-week wellness retreat experienced significant improvements to their health such as weight loss, lower blood pressure, and improved mood for up to 6 weeks afterward.

A plan that sticks:

At a wellness retreat, guests are there for a purpose, whether it’s to lose weight or cope with stress more effectively. Many vacationers aim to be healthy on a regular vacation, but the plan is not in place. At a wellness retreat, guests actually get the information, personalized advice and proven framework to help establish health and wellness goals and stick with them long-term, even after returning home.

Plenty of time spent in nature:

Unlike a regular vacation where guests are trying to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible, a wellness retreat provides the opportunity to spend plenty of time connecting with nature. Studies show walking or hiking in nature is a proven way to lower stress and anxiety and help people re-charge.

Wellness retreats that focus on hiking and outdoor fitness classes in particular, take place in picturesque settings surrounded by mountains or beachfront properties overlooking the ocean, and provide the perfect setting for rejuvenation.

Expert advice:

A wellness retreat affords a unique opportunity to connect with experts, take advantage of a full schedule of health, nutrition, and fitness classes, and return home with practical tips you can easily incorporate into your everyday life—something a regular vacation can’t claim.

Affordability:

Since wellness retreats offer all-inclusive package deals, they’re generally more affordable than a regular vacation. In many cases, regular vacations have additional costs for massages, fitness activities, and outdoor adventure activities. At most wellness retreats, accommodations, meals, activities, classes and massages are part of one package price.

About New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat:

Since 1978, New Life Hiking Spa has been providing affordable wellness and weight loss retreats in the Green Mountains of Vermont. As the name suggests, hiking is the pinnacle of the programming. Three levels of guided hikes are offered each day and the retreat is located where the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail intersect. Spa services, fresh meals, yoga, fitness classes and Vermont hotel accommodations round out this award-winning destination each spring – early fall season.

Over the years, New Life has received many awards and coverage not only for their affordability, but incredible programming. New Life Hiking Spa has been in Travel + Leisure as a #1 destination spa in 2016 and was named one of America’s “Four Great Weight Loss Spas” by Health Magazine.

New Life Hiking Spa’s mission is to provide a safe place for individuals to focus on their wellness in a down-to-earth environment utilizing the gorgeous Green Mountains of Vermont to relieve stress and get back to nature. Guests enjoy a variety of different levels of hiking, healthy food, holistic massages, wellness seminars and fitness classes. A variety of outdoor mindfulness activities round out this affordable retreat vacation.

New Life Hiking Spa & Wellness Retreat’s 2020 season will be May 14 – October 5. The reservation line for the upcoming season will open on February 1, 2020 and can be reached at 802-353-2954. Additional information and summer specials are available on their website at http;//http://www.wellness.vacations.

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