a destination. Our journeys help people recon- nect with themselves, as well as give back to the community while enjoying daily yoga sessions, meditations, farm-to-table food and community service projects. Guests also enjoy horseback rid- ing, zip lining, hiking and even a cooking dem- onstration in a rural mountain village.
PT: You’ve said that many people who take a health and wellness vacation find it life changing, why? CD: We call it a “sojourn of the soul” and many people agree. Tey say it helps them reevaluate their priorities, relationships and stressful jobs. Many people lose weight, change their eating habits and embrace a healthier lifestyle as a result.
PT: Tell us more about the accommoda- tions. You call it sustainable luxury. What is a typical hotel that you use like? CD: One of our favorite hotels is the five-star Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Re- serve in San Ramon, about an hour’s drive from the airport. It’s located on 75 acres in a Cloud Forest and many of our travelers call it “se- cluded perfection.” You are in the middle of the Cloud Forest, one of the world’s most precious and complex jungle ecosystems. Te rooms consist of individual cabins (casitas), each with its own wood-burning fireplace. Tere is also a pool, a spa, a restaurant and a private theater. Te food is farm-to-table, mostly grown on-site or locally, featuring many native dishes. Inci- dentally, this hotel received Costa Rica’s highest award for sustainable practices and operations.
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Learning Journeys offers cutting-edge inter- national travel experiences that focus on different areas of interest, including photography, watercolor painting, bird watching, language study, archi- tecture, cooking, health and wellness, and more. Destinations are chosen specifically to make practicing each skill more accessible and fun. Visit
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