August 20, 2024

Create The Feeling of Vacation At Home: A Sensory Journey To Peace and Calm

August 20, 2024/ Margot Rutigliano

Vacations offer a unique blend of relaxation, excitement, and sensory experiences that leave lasting memories. One thing we talk about at our wellness retreat is how to recreate those same vacation feelings once you return home. The good news is that you can recreate those vacation feelings at home by engaging your five senses. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you transform your living space into a personal retreat, evoking the serene and joyful vibes of your favorite getaways.

May 22, 2024

Healthy Travel Tips: Maintaining Wellness on Vacation

May 22, 2024/ Margot Rutigliano

Traveling is a fantastic opportunity to break free from routine, explore new places, and rejuvenate your mind and body. However, maintaining your healthy habits while on vacation can be challenging. As a wellness retreat, we’ve got a lot of thoughts on this topic so we decided to share them with all of you. With a bit of planning and a mindful approach, you can enjoy a healthy, fulfilling trip without sacrificing the fun. Here are some tips to help you stay on track.

March 23, 2024

The Transformative Power of Wellness Retreats: Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul

March 23, 2024/ Margot Rutigliano

In today's fast-paced world, finding time to prioritize our well-being often takes a backseat to our busy schedules. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's crucial to carve out moments for self-care and rejuvenation. One powerful way to do so is by embarking on a wellness retreat—a holistic experience designed to nurture your mind, body, and soul.

September 11, 2019

5 Vacation Activities to Benefit Your Mind and Body

September 11, 2019/ Guest Author

Why do we come back from vacation feeling worse than when we left? Often, it’s from over-scheduling, over-indulging, or over-doing it in general. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are simple ways to have a healthy vacation and still enjoy yourself. One highly effective trick to returning refreshed is to choose activities that benefit your mind and body. Sure exercise and saunas are good stress relievers. But it’s not enough to hit the hotel gym or spa. After all, that's only a small part of your vacay day. What about those other 8 to 10 hours you have left to fill? What you choose to do with them impacts your mood and physical fitness too. Here are five getaway activities guaranteed to have you returning home feeling healthy in mind and body.

March 26, 2019

10 Things To Do Before You Leave For A Vacation

March 26, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Ready to go on vacation? Getting ready to leave for a trip is always exciting. It seems like your brain is filled with happy thoughts – thoughts of time away from home or work, total relaxation for body and mind and the adventures ahead. Whether you’re joining us for a fitness vacation or going on your own getaway near or far, these are some great tips to consider before leaving.

If you’re coming to one of our retreats, you can find information on how to prepare here: Vita Vie Retreat Pre-Arrival Tips

March 26, 2019

6 Reasons Why Going On Vacation Is Good For Your Health

March 26, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Going on vacation always seems like the solution to many problems. We dream of taking a trip. Often times though, we tell ourselves that we just don’t have enough time to go on vacation. There is too much to do at home or at work. Yet, many of us are consistently stressed out, frustrated by long hours or life’s craziness. According to a survey, the average U.S. employee takes only half of their allotted vacation time. It’s not surprising that people are suffering from being overworked, overwhelmed and overrun.

March 25, 2019

18 Ways To Have A Healthier Holiday

March 25, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Holiday weekends can mean overindulging with friends and family and less activity than usual. Have you ever had one of those holidays or vacation weeks where you ate (and drank) too much and didn’t move your body like you normally do? It usually ends up making you feel worse rather than better. While it’s important to enjoy yourself over the holiday, staying close to your healthy goals doesn’t have to be hard. It There are some easy ways to keep yourself on track. With a few tweaks, your holiday can still be a ton of fun but you won’t need a vacation from your vacation. Here are our 18 ways to have a healthier holiday.

March 16, 2019

4 Tips For A Healthier Vacation

March 16, 2019/ Margot Rutigliano

Vacation traditionally means blowing off your normal routine. Generally, we're consuming food we might not eat on a normal day, we might abstain from working out in order to give our bodies a rest and possibly indulge in adult beverages. This has become what vacation is about; an escape from our normal reality. With a few simple steps, your vacation can be much more balanced and healthy, yet still leave you feeling that vacation vibe.