Carly Renshaw - Wellness Travel Specialist 
Brush Creek Ranch: Wyoming, USA
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Wyoming ,Wyoming, Wyoming… Wow!!!
Wyoming is not a bucket list destination for many but we recommend you add it to your list of places to visit. Its wide open spaces, puffy clouds, wild antelope and dude ranches provide an internal sense of peace, calm and inspiration. We visited The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga Wyoming which is a 30,000 acre working ranch. Brush Creek ranch is a playground for adults and kids alike; an idyllic setting for a memorable family vacation. For the adults it brings out your youthful and playful side reminding us what it’s really like to play free of inhibition. For the kids it provides a never ending source of fun and freedom! The ranch is truly a playground for kids and adults to push their boundaries while learning new skills. Brush Creek provides is a reason to come back to Wyoming with your family year after year.
Arctic Haven is an incredible wilderness lodge located on Ennadai Lake in Nunavut (a 2 hour charter flight from Yellowknife). This lodge is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with nature while enjoying comfortable accommodation and world class food!
Nimmo Bay is the resort that invented heli-fishing on the coast of British Columbia, yet it provides down to earth wilderness experiences that bring guests remarkably close to nature. Family owned and operated, this resort is also a Canadian Tourism Commission’s signature experience, offering outstanding cuisine, a range of outdoor experiences with all the comforts of a luxurious wilderness retreat.
As 2015 is coming to a close I take this time to reflect upon my past year. It was a year of discovery both globally and spiritually. This past year I have been dealing with chronic pain due to a ruptured disc in my lumbar spine. I have let this experience be my teacher and mentor as it is here for me to learn, grow and develop.
In August 2015, COMO Shambhala Retreat at Uma by COMO, Paro – an intimate resort in Bhutan’s Paro Valley – is pleased to welcome yoga expert Elena Brower. Elena will lead a brand new six-night residential package, focusing on the fundamental yogic tools of asana, pranayama and meditation in the forests of this mysterious Himalayan kingdom.
Wellness is a word that gets tossed around very often these days however do we have a clear idea about what we are talking about when we use that word? I have had a few people say to me, “I can’t hear that word anymore”, “It has lost all its meaning” or “It’s a buzz word that is overused”. Well (no pun intended), I wanted to write out what my definition of “wellness” is and what it means to pursue wellness.
Located 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle is Somerset Island which is host to a family run wilderness lodge called Arctic Watch. The lodge has been welcoming travellers from across the globe since 2000 and is a 4 hour charter flight from the gateway city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Arctic Watch is most famous for its world class beluga whale observation. Each year 2,000 belugas congregate in Cunningham Inlet to enjoy the sunshine and clean water where they nurse their young and molt their skin.
One year ago Carly and I visited Montana for the first time. It was almost a sureal experience; big sky, open road and a charming combination of farm fields and moutains. As west coast girls living in Vancouver we were looking foward to putting on our cowboy hats and boots and enjoying ranch life. We spent our four nights at The Ranch at Rock Creek, an all inclusive luxury guest ranch just outside Philipsburg, Montana. The Ranch at Rock Creek has been awarded many accoldades in it's 3 years of business. It is a member of Virtuoso (an invite only network of the best of the best properties around the world), Relais and Chateaux (awarded to boutique properties with excellence in food and beverage) and Forbes 5 star (which recognizes outstanding service and world class amenities).
The Ranch at Rock Creek is a giant outdoor playground for people of all ages to enjoy. It is suitable for multi generational families, romantic couples and corporate retreats. Your experience begins as you are picked up from Missoula airport and transfered 1 hour to the Ranch in their luxury SUV. Upon arriving at the 6600 acre property you are taken to your accommodation which could be a glamping tent, a luxury cabin, or a guest room in the main lodge, all of which are immaculately desgined. You can then start to casually plan your activites for your time at the ranch. You can choose between: Horseback riding, fly fishing, sport shooting (rifle, pistol, clay pigeon & skeet), archery, mountain biking, hiking and the ropes course! After so much fresh air and activity you are ready for a nourishing meal, good thing Chef Josh is a master when it comes to gourmet ranch cuisine!He has great relationships with the local farms and uses the best of the best seasonal ingredients to create delicious farm to table meals.
Wellness means different things to different people and when we work with our clients, Wellness Travel is about finding the right property and experience that will boost and enhance their current state. Going on a Wellness Travel trip will either support one’s current journey of wellbeing or be the catalyst to forming new habits and begin a new path of personal health. Wellness Travel is NOT just going to a spa, it’s NOT just drinking green juice, it’s NOT just doing yoga everyday. It’s so much more. Yes yoga, green juice and spas are styles of Wellness Travel, but these are just parts of a larger spectrum. We define Wellness Travel on a spectrum: Everything from weight loss and detox programs, to active adventure travel, to wilderness and wildlife immersion, to learning journeys to rest, rejuvenation and spa getaways. These are all resources along the path of personal wellbeing.
By Nature, this remote ranch is small, personal and sophisticated; beckoning to the world's most discerning, active travelers who seek freedom, authentic adventure, and life-enriching experiences.
Un-Cruise Adventures was born out of a desire to offer small group, hands-on explorations in some of the most inspiring places in the Americas. With a constant eye on treading lightly, their small boats and yachts introduce adventurers to places, encounters, and activities sure to leave a lasting impression in each person’s life.
Depending on the vessel and destination, most activities are included. Un-Cruise believes it is important to get out and explore nature and local communities by hiking through secluded forest or desert trails, walking on a glacier, kayaking in a secluded cove or taking a skiff ride to explore the shoreline and spot wildlife, or spending time with locals learning about their way of life.
Experience the magic of the northern lights as they dance across the night sky during a stay at a remote and rustic lodge set deep in the Canadian wilderness.
Just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is a small island largely untouched by tourism, despite its proximity to Cancún. Isla Holbox might go unnoticed entirely, except for some unique visitors who come to its warm ocean waters each summer. Their presence is hard to ignore, since they average 40 feet long and weigh 15 tons. These are gentle whale sharks—not whales at all, despite their size, but actually the world’s largest fish. Docile and unafraid, they allow us to swim close enough to observe the checkerboard pattern of pale yellow dots and stripes covering their thick gray skin. Departures are throughout July. For a 6 day small group trip prices start at $3,995 USD. For more information contact