Relax & Rejuvenate at Rancho La Puerta

Close your eyes just for a moment. (Not too long - I want you to keep reading!) If you could take a week off where would you want to go? Would you want to be pampered with spa treatments and gourmet organic meals in an idyllic setting? If so, you may want to consider a trip to Rancho La Puerta, which was selected by readers of Travel + Leisure as the "World's Best Destination Spa" in 2010.  Pretty impressive!

The first destination spa in North America (founded in 1940), Rancho La Puerta is located 4 miles across the border from San  Diego in Tecate, Baja California. I took a few trips to Baja as a college student but sadly enough our raucous road trips did not include a visit to Rancho La Puerta's 3,000 private acres of gardens, mountains, and meadows. The cuisine features an abundance of organic fruits and vegetables from the resort's own six-acre organic farm and fresh seafood from the port of Ensenada.



  Week-long packages at Rancho La Puerta start at $2,795 per person for a double occupancy room and the inclusive rates cover all accommodations, fitness classes, gourmet organic meals, activities and special presentations. Spa treatments, personal training sessions, and cooking classes at the new La Cocina Que Canta (The Kitchen That Sings) culinary center are available at reasonable fees. Getting to Rancho La Puerta is easy - your reservation includes complimentary scheduled  transportation to and from San Diego airport.