A Healthy Break

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Unsure if you can plan a vacation that supports your healthy lifestyle? Think again. Fitness and travel can go hand in hand with a bit of creativity and out-of-the-box planning. How do shopping and yoga, blue skies and strenuous hikes, quaint destinations and vigorous strolls make for new and complimentary ways of seeing this country like never before? This month, see why vacations that sabotage the diet and waistline are of the past with the following itinerary

suggestions carefully chosen for you, the fitness- minded female.

Yoga: Your Guide to the City
Shopping for a little sanity? You'll find this highly coveted state of mind in cities like Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City and Dallas. How, you ask? Book your stay at any one of these shopping destinations through Kimptonhotels.com. Each location is boutique in style, yet big city in its offerings. As part of your stay, a complimentary yoga mat is available at your request for use with a preset yoga channel through the television in your room. Practice your asanas and then visit the concierge always ready, willing and able to point you in the direction of the best shopping around. If classroom style yoga is your preference, plan ahead by checking out Yogafinder.com. You'll get free access to one of the largest worldwide databases of yoga class offerings. Search by country, state or city for information on the destination of your choice. Use this break from the normal routine to try a class you are unable to find at home. For example, Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room where temper- ature is maintained at 95-100 degrees. Classes are most accessible in larger metropolitan areas, and drop-ins are always encouraged. Find a new and more tasteful meaning to the term "sweatshop."

Everything but the Kitchen Sink:
Cooking and vacation are two words most women don't want to find in the same sentence. But perhaps they deserve a second chance together. Let's take a closer look. If you have your waistline in mind, controlling what comes out of the kitchen while you're on vacation just might be worth the effort. Save money and heartache on the scale with VRBO.com. Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) is a great web site allowing you access to homes in quain destinations like Asheville, N.C.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Traverse City, Mich.; Madison, Wis.; Austin, Texas
and more. Peruse the Web site for availability, budge group size, location, and amenity considerations. You can also book your lodging and arrive at a comfortable home with a fully stocked kitchen. Find the local grocer and simply stock the refrigerator wit the items you love. Create healthy meals that will keep you fueled for discovering local art, antiques, wine, coffee shops, museums, and more, depending on your interests and location.

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