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Top 10 World's Best Luxury Boot Camps and Health Destinations
 Cal-a-Vie,
Vista, California, USA �
 Well, if your last name is Havens then owning a spa
dedicated to providing guests with a peaceful and tranquil place to retreat from
the world, where they can focus on health, nutrition and achieving a proper
balance in their lives�in other words, a haven�might be the perfect fit. And
indeed, Terri and John Havens take their mission to do just that very seriously.
Terri and John first came to Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in 1998 after John completed a
marathon in San Diego to benefit The Leukemia Society. The Havens� had purchased
a week at Cal-a-Vie at a charity auction to benefit Children�s Hospital in New
Orleans. Both marathons and Children�s Hospital are a very important part of the
Havens� story. John made a pledge to himself about a decade ago to live a
healthier and more balanced lifestyle, and he has run one marathon per year ever
since. But this is not just running�it is running with a purpose. All the
marathons in which John has participated have been to benefit causes that he
believes in supporting, thereby giving something back to the world that he feels
has been so good to him. John�s quest for finding a balance in life was tested
when
his son, then five months old, underwent an operation�at Children�s Hospital in
New Orleans�to close a dime-sized hole in his heart and to correct an anomaly
affecting the aorta and valve. John�s fate was sealed: he not only needed to
give back, but he wanted to provide people with a place where they could make
similar lifestyle changes and where a trained staff could put them on the path
to a healthy and balanced future. Cal-a-Vie: The Ultimate Spa Havens.
Terri Havens is a firecracker full of Southern charm, a natural-born hostess,
and a perfect complement to John�s steel-like determination. She is very much at
home presiding over the village-like atmosphere at Cal-a-Vie, often milling
among the guests. An admitted Francophile, Terri loves the Proven�al
surroundings at Cal-a-Vie, and she has made it her personal mission to refurbish
and redecorate much of the property with treasures she and John find on their
annual pilgrimages to France. Her goal is to create a luxurious atmosphere in
which guests can relax and rejuvenate, regroup and recharge. �I love to create a
cozy home-away-from-home at Cal-a-Vie, where guests can relax and be who they
are at their happiest.� In short, to provide the ultimate spa haven.
Outside Cal-a-Vie, both Terri and John dedicate their time and energy to worthy
causes. The Junior League of New Orleans, The Make-a-Wish Foundation, The New
Orleans Symphony, The Heart Association, and Children�s Hospital are just a few
of the organizations that have benefited from the Havens� enthusiastic support.
John continues to act as president of the company his father founded, Seismic
Exchange, Inc. SEI markets geophysical data to the oil and gas industry that
helps pinpoint the location of natural resources. He and Terri are the proud
parents of three children, who keep them on their toes constantly. Between work,
family, charities, and all the other demands of life, the Havens feel fortunate
to have Cal-a-Vie in their lives. And because it is in their nature to give
back, they want to share the rewards they have reaped at Cal-a-Vie with others
by providing a getaway where guests can reassess their goals and start on the
path to making them happen. They want to provide the ultimate spa haven.
Shortly after arrival at the spa, their expert scheduling staff will work with
you to create a program schedule -- completely tailored to your specific goals,
desires, and needs. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa offers walks, hikes, 100+ exercise
classes, and over 20 different mind-body-spirit classes in a serene setting.
A sample day for a Cal-a-Vie Health Spa guest
 6:15 am Sunrise power walk or hike
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Zumba dance
10:00 am Piloxing
10:50 am Nutrition drink & break
11:00 am Hydrorider (spin bike in pool)
12:00 pm Nutrition lecture
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Reflexology
3:00 pm Hatha flow yoga
3:50 pm Nutrition break
4:10:pm Massage
5:10 pm Facial
6:30 pm Hors d'oeuvres
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Evening program
Sample Daily Fitness & Activities Schedule
6:15 am Hike or Walk ~ Meet in the Garden Room
6:30 am Hike or Walk ~ Depart from the Pavilion
8:30 am Nutrition Headlines ~ During Breakfast
9:00 am � Zumba Dance ~ Studio 1
� Tread and Shed ~ Studio 3
� Spin (High Intensity) ~ Studio 4
� Body Bars ~ Studio 5
� Cal-a-Vie Crossfit (High Intensity) ~ Weight Room
� Chakra Yoga �Realign through Movement� ~ Meet at the Chapel
� TRX (6 Guests per class) ~ Weight Room Patio
� Spa Walk ~ Meet in the Pavilion
10:00 am � Piloxing ~ Studio 1
� Cardio/Resistance ~ Studio 3
� Rowbics (High Intensity) ~ Studio 4
� Ultimate Top to Bottom ~ Studio 5
� Interval Weight Training Circuit ~ Weight Room
� Practical Tai Chi Applications for Life ~ Meet in the Chapel
� Joints in Motion ~ Meet at the Lower Pool
11:00 am � Flirty Girl Dance ~ Studio 1
� Club Boxing (High Intensity) ~ Studio 3
� Upper Body Blast~ Studio 4
� Barre Works (High Intensity) ~ Studio 5
� Aqua Tai Chi ~ Lower Pool
� Cardio Aqua Jogging ~ Upper Pool
� TRX Circuit Fusion (6 Guests per class) ~ Weight Room Patio
12:00 pm � Yoga Tune Up �Neck and Shoulders� ~ Studio 1
� Core Galore ~ Studio 4
� Stretch ~ Studio 5
� Qi Gong and Meditation ~ Meet in the Chapel
� Hydrorider (6 Guests per class) ~ Lower Pool
� Off the Wall Water Workout ~ Upper Pool
� TRX (6 Guests per Class) ~ Weight Room Patio
2:00 pm � Fun Flex Yoga ~ Studio 1
� Spa Walk ~ Meet in the Pavilion Lobby
3:00 pm � Labyrinth Walk �A Walking Meditation�~ Meet at the Garden Room
� Hatha Flow Yoga ~ Studio 1
4:10 pm � Creative Expressions ~ Studio 1
� Hip Opening Yoga ~ Studio 5
5:10 pm Gentle Yoga ~ Studio 1
At Cal-a-Vie Health spa, ensuring your success is their mission! Their fitness
experts carefully address your specific needs whether you want to tone, build,
or strengthen. They offer a comprehensive fitness program that includes hiking,
weight training, Zumba Latin dance, Pilates, yoga, and more.
Their beautiful Pavilion fitness center offers modern, state-of-the-art fitness
equipment, a full Pilates studio, spinning room, and many other features.
Your day can begin with a choice of a rigorous hike on picturesque trails that
ribbon through the spa's tranquil hillside or a scenic walk through their
beautiful Vista Valley Country Club golf course, just steps away. Their Ted
Robinson-style course makes Cal-a-Vie Health Spa the only destination spa in the
world with a private, 18-hole golf course at your fingertips!
Cal-a-Vie, Vista, California, USA official website is located at:
www.cal-a-vie.com
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Dated 07 January 2014
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