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Jan 3

Wellness vacations go beyond massages and diet tips during the pandemic. – The New York Times

Before the pandemic, when Mary Calliste, 32, traveled, she would try to hit as many tourist attractions as she could. But in early December, Ms. Calliste, who works in the financial services industry out of Plainfield, N.J., went to Guatemala and stayed at an eco-friendly hotel called Lush Atitln. There, she ate vegan meals, walked around the natural reserve and listened to music.

And loved it.

From now on, she said, I see myself incorporating a lot more of my needs into my travel instead of what I can see.

As the pandemic lingers into its third calendar year, its probably not surprising that travelers are increasingly looking to their vacations to work on their mental and physical wellness. In a recent American Express survey, 76 percent of respondents said they wanted to spend more on travel that improved their well-being, and 55 percent said they would be willing to pay extra for these services or activities.

That has hotels ramping up their wellness offerings, from outfitting rooms with Peloton exercise bikes to adding programs that address mental health. Hilton has created a program called Five Feet to Fitness, which includes an interactive kiosk with fitness tutorials and a gyms worth of equipment in some rooms.

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