5 Reasons to Visit La Jolla

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Native Americans originally called this seaside enclave just north of San Diego Woholle, or "hole in the mountains," a nod to the red-brown grottoes that pepper the Pacific shoreline here. When Spanish settlers arrived on the scene in the 1700s, they changed the name to La Jolla, "the jewel," which gave rise to "Jewel City," a suitable moniker for this cliff-top community that's now carpeted with multimillion dollar homes and surrounded on three sides by clear blue waters.

La Jolla's mix of natural beauty and high-end, high-adrenaline, leisurely pursuits has been beloved by actors, royalty, and well-heeled travelers since the 1930s, when Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, and Groucho Marx retreated to the historic La Valencia Hotel to escape the glare of stardom. Since then, the city has blissfully succeeded in eluding the celebrity-driven frenzy often found in New York and Los Angeles while managing to maintain an artless air of distinction. Here are five great reasons to visit La Jolla now.
LUXE RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, AND HOTELS



Linger along the sunny lanes of La Jolla Village, with its upscale boutiques and outdoor cafés frequented by friendly locals promenading their pups. Prospect Street is San Diego's version of Rodeo Drive, a shopper's paradise with everything from Ralph Lauren to Bang & Olufsen. There's even a Ferrari dealership for those seeking a permanent upgrade on their rental car.



George's California Modern, in the heart of the village, is one of the best spots in La Jolla for a delicious dinner with supreme service and spine-tingling sunset views; try the squab served with Concord grape, celery and apple.
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Mosey over to La Valencia Hotel, a La Jolla landmark built in 1926 and known to many as "The Pink Lady," for after-dinner craft cocktails overlooking the ocean at La Sala Lounge. This bubble gum-colored, Mediterranean-style hideaway recently underwent a tasteful, $10 million renovation and has outdoor courtyards, hand painted murals, colorful Spanish mosaics, and airy rooms overlooking the palm-fringed shores below. The hotel offers a VIP pet package with no pet-weight restrictions.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES



The La Jolla coastline varies dramatically from 350-foot sea cliffs to jagged reefs to sandstone coves, so exploring its beaches is as unpredictable as it is exhilarating. Made famous by Tom Wolfe's 1968 collection of essays, The Pump House Gang, about a gang of pioneering surfers who frequented the beach, Windansea Beach is known for first-rate surfing and its secluded, romantic setting.



Further north at the tip of the La Jolla peninsula, Children's Pool is a shallow cove sheltered by a seawall where seals and sea lions hang out along the shores. And at La Jolla Cove, or "the Cove" as it's called, you'll find La Jolla's beautiful people speed-walking along the boardwalk as well as hikers, here to explore the caves at low tide. Tip: "The Cove" is part of a marine refuge with specific restrictions in place to protect the region's rich marine life.
AQUATIC ADVENTURES



La Jollans love to play in the water, so join the party and mount a kayak, grab a snorkel, or strap on some scuba gear to explore the region's stunning marine preserve. With mild surf and warm temperatures year-round, La Jolla's beaches and bays are an ideal place to try a new water sport or resume an old favorite. Surfing, sailing, and scuba diving are popular, while kayaking is king at La Jolla Shores Beach.

Several water sports rental facilities can be found along Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores; you can often book a guided tour for the same cost as renting the your own gear. Bike and Kayak Tours offers a lively two-hour kayaking excursion (with instruction) along the shallows of La Jolla Cove that glides past noteworthy sites including Sunny Jim Cave, once used to smuggle contraband whiskey during Prohibition, Theodor Geisel's (better known as Dr. Seuss) built-into-the-cliffs digs, and oodles of adorable sea lions basking in the sun.
GOLF COURSES GALORE



A drive along Interstate 5 near La Jolla puts you within minutes of some of the country's top courses. Torrey Pines Golf Course, just south of the expansive Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, has two famous 18-hole courses, North and South, the latter of which hosted the 2008 U.S. Open, won by Tiger Woods. Redesigned by Rees Jones in 2001, the South Course takes in an impressive 7,643 yards overlooking the ocean from the back tees with par at 72. Tip: Torrey Pines ensures public access with a unique tee time strategy on weekends. Golfers arrive from 6 pm the night before to stand in line for first-come, first-served tee times that are doled out from sunrise until the first reservations at 7:30 am.

Other nearby courses include the Johnny Lee Miller–designed Maderas Golf Club, the delightfully secluded Del Mar National Golf Club, and the old-style Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO



The La Jolla branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) enjoys an exquisite oceanfront location and a collection that includes more than 4,000 post-1950 works with a strong focus on minimalist and Pop Art of the '60s and '70s. Though MCASD has a reputation for spotlighting emerging and under-recognized talent, the museum also hosts major international visiting exhibitions. The oldest section of MCASD was originally designed in 1916 by architect Irving Gill as a Mission-style home for La Jolla's dowager countess, philanthropist and journalist Ellen Browning Scripps; the building was expanded in the 1990s into a contemporary structure that expertly blends old and new. (The museum's Axline Court serves as the setting for the Monte Carlo gala, faithfully attended each September by La Jolla's old money elite.) On the third Thursday of every month admission is free from 5–7 pm.

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4 Reasons to Visit Idaho Now

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Potatoes and skiing summarize the majority of America’s perception of Idaho’s attributes. Although frequently confused with residents of pancake-flat Iowa, located two doors down in the Midwest, Idahoans take no offense to the error—they actually prefer the anonymity, as it keeps the population and prices down and enables a manageable flow of tourism through their unspoiled state. These same reasons, however, make Idaho a vacationer’s paradise: light crowds, fair prices, easy access to the state’s best sites, and a burgeoning wine scene all add to the state’s allure.
BOISE WINERIES AND THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY



Boise mirrors the state’s national identity as an overlooked destination, but for wine lovers searching for America’s next grape frontier, one only has to drive a mere ten minutes from downtown to Garden City to find it.

This one-time Chinatown was so named because its residents grew vegetables for pioneers.Now, the industrial zone serves artists, breweries, and wineries seeking refuge in the cheap cost of warehouse space, and the East 44th Street building leased by Cinder Winery is no different. Making a name for Idaho Tempranillo, Cinder shares the tasting room with two others boutique producers: Telaya and Coiled, the latter known for its vibrant Riesling. Split Rail focuses on reds nearby in a former auto body garage.
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Prefer to taste wine amidst the vines? Head west to Nampa in the Snake River Valley, the state’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) just 30 minutes outside of Boise. Most of Idaho’s grapes grow here. Lodging and restaurants haven’t caught up with the nascent wine trail, but most producers have tasting rooms. The region shares similarities with Washington State, so you’ll sample Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Viognier, and Tempranillo. Visit Huston Vineyards, Hat Ranch,Fujishin, Bitner Vineyards (they have two rooms to rent to overnighters), and Sawtooth Winery—plus Koenig Distillery & Winery for potato vodka and fruit brandy, in addition to wine.
KETCHUM AND SUN VALLEY



Ketchum displays just enough polished veneer to suit swanky skiers and snowboarders without compromising its authentic country western roots. Winter sports draw the most attention (no lift lines!), but the area offers year-round pleasures (hiking, biking, fishing, rafting), which means hotels, restaurants, and bars stay open.

While Sun Valley Resort has the greatest guest capacity and proximity to the mountain, an ambitious spa and room renovation takes most of the historic lodge offline this winter. An alternate option: the recently refreshed, Alpine-inspired Knob Hill Inn.



Big country breakfasts of fruit pancakes and crispy hash browns fly from the kitchen at theKneadery, a festive joint festooned in western décor of animal heads replete with suspended canoe. Locals lunch at casual Perry’s for reasonably priced sandwiches stacked high on freshly baked bread; at night, the entire town stalks the hostess at Pioneer Saloon in hopes of satisfying cravings

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Top 10 Booze-Infused Spa Treatments

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The beauty benefits of booze—particularly antioxidant-rich wine and skin-regenerating beer—are nothing new in Europe, where for decades, vinotherapy and hops-themed destination spas have been enticing guests with barrel baths and malty massages. (Some of the most famous ones include Les Sources de Caudalie in Bordeaux, France, and Chodovar Beer Spa in the far-western Czech Republic.) With the trend toward the use of natural ingredients, though, and more spas catering to a nearly-equal male and female clientele, we've started to notice alcohol-themed services popping up in some unexpected New World places—and some of these treatments go beyond the wine rack to feature libations like bourbon, rum, and even tequila. No matter your poison, here's a 10-pack of boozy treatments that will leave you relaxed and glowing, minus the hangover.


THE TREATMENT: BREW & RENEW MENU

The Spa: The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail

Location: Vail, Colorado

The Details: The Spa has partnered with the Crazy Mountain Brewing Company from nearby Edwards, Colorado, to create a whole menu of services featuring beer, which is said to have an array of skin healing properties. The Amber Ale Foot Soak includes a beer foot bath, a scrub with crushed barley and malt, and a massage with hop-infused oil, while the Stout Scalp Treatment moisturizes and balances PH-levels with a mixture made of honey and the froth from one of the label's darkest brews. The Lava Lake Pub Scrub removes dry skin and increases circulation with a foamy, vitamin-rich scrub of sea salt and beer, followed by a warm beer bath and hop-oil massage. Filled with nourishing vitamins, yeast, and flavanoids, the Cara de Luna Black Ale Wrap cocoons you in a firming and detoxifying mix of spent grains and ale, followed by a scalp treatment and a pale ale bath. $45-$225


THE TREATMENT: THE WINE LOVERS TREATMENT
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The Spa: Spa Qualia

Location: Hamilton Island, Australia

The Details: This award-wining Great Barrier Reef spa pampers couples with a three-hour signature package highlighting the power of the vine. Incorporating antioxidant-rich grape extracts and nature-based products from the Australian Li'tya line, the over-the-top experience starts with a chardonnay body massage, followed by an exfoliating vinotherapy body scrub. Next, guests are wrapped in a detoxifying pinot noir-and-champagne-infused body mask and left to enjoy a moisturizing hair and scalp treatment. After a rain shower and mini-facial, you'll soak in a burgundy bath while sharing a fruit plate and bottle of vino. 180 minutes; $1100 per couple


THE TREATMENT: TEQUILA & SAGE MASSAGE

The Spa: Hacienda Spa at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences

Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Details: Formerly the site of the famed Hacienda Hotel, which hosted Old Hollywood types like Bing Crosby and John Wayne, this property now offers private residences and resort-style apartment and villa vacation rentals, all set along a private beach. The Spa draws from Mexico's traditional healing techniques and incorporates indigenous ingredients like coconut, juniper, and—in this popular massage—tequila and sage. The soothing service heals sun-stressed skin with agave (the main ingredient in tequila), and helps center the mind with calming and purifying sage. 80 minutes; $175


THE TREATMENT: VINTAGE BOURBON MASSAGE

The Spa: The Spa at Four Seasons Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois

The Details: Following last year's opening of the hotel's Allium restaurant, which serves signature barrel-aged bourbons and bourbon cocktails, the Spa created a couple of treatments inspired by the mixologists' innovations. The Vintage Bourbon Massage starts with an invigorating body scrub done with a gingersnap-pecan scented mix of brown sugar and Kentucky bourbon, then continues with a relaxing massage featuring essential oils and heated stones. There are also hand and foot treatments incorporating warm, bourbon-spiked soaks. Treatments conclude with a visit to the Allium Bar for a taste of smooth, single-barrel bourbon. $55 min; $150


THE TREATMENT: COCOA CABERNET SCRUB

The Spa: The Spa at Auberge du Soleil
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Location: Napa Valley, California

The Details: As befits its wine country setting, this 7,000 square-foot spa, overlooking vineyards and olive groves, offers an array of services incorporating local ingredients like grapes, olives, herbs, and wine. This full-body scrub sloughs off dead, dry skin with an antioxidant-rich mix of freshly-ground cocoa nibs, crushed cabernet grapes, and a splash of house-label cabernet sauvignon wine. Once exfoliated, skin is moisturized with warm grapeseed oil scented with chocolate and cardamom. It's all accompanied by a glass of Napa wine, of course. 45 minutes; $135


THE TREATMENT: CHOCOLATE RUM BODY SCRUB

The Spa: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Location: Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan

The Details: Set on 900 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, this resort is owned by the region's Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Native Americans. Along with the standard spa menu, new services are offered each season to target seasonal issues like dry skin and allergies. Introduced this winter (and sticking around through spring and summer), this body scrub sloughs off dry skin with a sweet-smelling combination of rum and antioxidant-rich, circulation-boosting chocolate. The treatment is performed under a seven-head Vichy Shower to leave skin hydro-massaged and glowing. $95


THE TREATMENT: HOPS & HONEY ULTIMATE PEDICURE

The Spa: The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver

Location: Denver, Colorado

The Details: Inspired by the brewery boom in the Denver area, this spa has created two hops-themed services. The pedi softens feet with a hops-and-honey soak, followed by an exfoliating scrub, hydrating caramel foot and leg mask, paraffin foot dip, and a massage with a whipped milk-and-honey-infused cream—all topped off by a sampling of three microbrews from the nearby Great Divide Brewing Co. Guests opting for the Mile High Malt Scrub & Microbrew Massage are greeted with a chilled brew, then scrubbed with a mix of rice Ale beer and malt, wrapped in rich, dark stout beer to hydrate skin, and massaged with a think Yeti beer foam. After all that, you get another glass to sip on in the relaxation lounge. 75 minutes; $125-$200.


THE TREATMENT: THE WINE THERAPY

The Spa: The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

Location: Santiago, Chile

The Details: Savor some of Chile's liquid gold in this relaxing hydrotherapy treatment, which leaves skin soft and refreshed after a soak in Carmenere wine, oats, and hot mineral water. For added benefits, follow it up with the one-hour anti-aging Wine Grape Wrap, performed with a rich pulp of black grapes. Wrap is 60 minutes, $138


THE TREATMENT: MEXICAN BEER & LIME FACIAL

The Spa: The Spa at Esperanza

Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Details: A tribute to both the classic gentleman's barber shop experience and the classic Mexican beachside drink, this facial features a deep cleansing, exfoliation, face massage, and the application of steaming hot towels. Corona beer is combined with egg yolks and other natural ingredients to make a mask, then applied to the face to help refine the pores and tighten and lift skin. According to Spa Director, Jose Ramon Garcia, the yeast from the beer plus the protein in the egg whites work to hydrate and increase elasticity, leaving skin plumped and firmed. 75 minutes, $185


THE TREATMENT: MENDOZA WINE BODY GLOW

The Spa: Kaua Club & Spa at Park Hyatt Mendoza

Location: Mendoza, Argentina

The Details: Located in the heart of Argentinean wine country, the Park Hyatt's spa incorporates wine and grapes into many of their services, including this scrub-and-wrap combo. Skin is exfoliated with a grape-based polish before being wrapped in a nourishing red wine and grape mask, which helps improve tone and elasticity. The spa has also developed the Kuau line of antioxidant skin and hair care products, infused with Mendoza grape skins, seeds, and splashes of wine; products are found in the guest rooms, and are available for purchase. 60 minutes; $80

7 Best Spa Retreats for 2013

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As spring (finally!) approaches, 'tis the season to start thinking about renewal—from the cleaning out of closets to the reemerging from our winter-induced physical and mental cocoons. To help inspire the latter, this list of seven notable spas for 2013 spotlights both brand-new places and those with exciting news, like overhauled menus, new programs, or re-imagined facilities. No matter the choice, your body will thank you.
THE SPA AT EL ENCANTO



Santa Barbara, California

One of the most anticipated hotel openings in recent years, Orient-Express' gorgeous Santa Barbara property welcomed its first guests this March. The property's seven-room, 4,500 square-foot spa is set between the Pacific Ocean and the hills of wine country, and this lush setting is the inspiration for treatments like the Pinot and Cabernet Crush Sugar Scrub, made of grape seeds, brown sugar, and Kaolin clay. Other nature-based services incorporate everything from regional plants to seaweed from Patagonia.

Insider's Tip: Save some time after your treatment to savor the view from the relaxation room, while sipping your choice from the detox tea menu.
THE SPA AT THE FOUR SEASONS TORONTO



Toronto, Canada
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When crafting their brand-new hometown flagship, Four Seasons adopted a tasteful, luxury version of the "go big or go home" philosophy—a fact that clearly comes through in this sanctuary, the largest hotel spa in Toronto.The thoughtful design can be seen in the elegant public areas (think underwater music in the pool and shaving foam in the showers) and the seventeen plush treatment rooms. Services range from gold- and gemstone-infused facials to a "scrub bar" and targeted massages, all performed by excellent therapists who have been imported from other Four Seasons around the world.

Insider's Tip: The Deep Tissue Thermal Massage incorporates a minty-cinnamon, muscle-warming product called Yoga Balm, which helps relax particularly tense areas; the balm has proved so popular, it's now available for sale in the spa shop.
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Lake Como, Italy

Set on the shores of Italy's Lake Como (aka Clooney territory), the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzohas introduced some new developments over the last year, including a slew of rooftop suites and a revamped spa menu rolling out this spring. The property has partnered with the much-loved ESPA brand to create treatments that draw upon ESPA's strong skincare background, and that are also inspired by the waterside setting, so look for everything from marine algae wraps to anti-aging facials.

Insider's Tip: As if the romance of Lake Como wasn't enough to sigh over, the two-hour Suite Time Together couple's service, performed in the Private Spa Garden Suite, includes a 90-minute massage each, plus extra al fresco relaxation time.
CANYON RANCH SPACLUB AT THE HOMESTEAD



Hot Springs, Virginia

Thomas Jefferson was once among the first wellness-seekers who headed to Hot Springs, Virginia, to "take the cure" in the natural mineral waters, and this historic hotel has been welcoming guests ever since the Founding Father's time (it opened in 1766.) Among the renovations that have taken place over the years is this May's launch of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub complex, which includes a year-round Spa Garden with river rock reflexology path, a dedicated kids' spa section, a healthy café, and, of course, thermal pools and water circuits. Though this outpost won't have all the offerings of the full Canyon Ranch destination spas, guests looking to do targeted programs will find plenty of classes, talks, and outdoor activities to complement the treatments.

Insider's Tip: Preface services like herbal scrubs and mineral mud wraps with the 1766 Mineral Bath, a 20-minute soak in the 104-degree water that made the area famous. Be sure to check out the natural pool that was just unearthed during the spa's recent overhaul.
THE SPA AT TERRANEA

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California

With the April launch of this LA-area resort's new seaside Bungalow accommodations comes an upgrade of their spa and wellness offerings, too. Bungalow guests can opt in for 3-, 5-, or 7-day retreats that will include things like fitness activities, unlimited dining at the spa cafe, meditation and yoga, spa services, and more, all custom-chosen following a private consultation. Special gifts and amenities, like herbal tea and satchels of lavender and rosemary delivered at turndown, are also part of the experience.

Insider's Tip: Take advantage of the Pacific Ocean-side location by booking a coastal hike or private kayaking excursion
THE SPA AT L'AUBERGE DE SEDONA



Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is known for its spas, and this award-winning one—located at one of the most beautiful (and romantic) hotels in town—is taking things to the next level with a slew of developments that have rolled out over the last year. Guests can now enjoy service using more organic and natural product lines, locally-themed treatments like the Auberge Stretch (a massage specially-designed to target post-hike muscles), and a new spa menu serving things like salmon "BLTs" and homemade taro root chips.

Insider's Tip: Book your spa service when you book your room to ensure a spot in one of the lovely, open-air creekside treatment pavilions, which get snapped-up fast.
THE SPA AT CHEWTON GLEN



Hampshire, England

Located on the edge of England's New Forest National Park and a short walk from the sea, this intimate Relais & Chateaux hotel has been voted one of the top spa getaways in the country. In fall 2012, the launch of six Treehouse Suites accommodations included the introduction of Treehouse Treatments—three services that were specially designed to be performed in the treetop rooms and that were inspired by the lush surroundings. The signature, two-hour Cocooned in Nature features a body brushing, wrap, and massage scented with native herbs like mint and rosehip.