![]() Quebec City, like an older, more Gallic Montreal, is a 110-minute flight from JFK (at press time, last-minute fares were under $350). ![]() But East Coasters often forget that we have a mini Europe in our backyard which looks its most poetic in winter. "I lived in Europe for about a decade, so I know all about the urge to be among people speaking a foreign language, and strolling cobblestone streets in search of a decent glass of plonk for under $10. Flights to Spain are cheaper and more frequent than they’ve been in years, and Sha has special pricing on seven-day retreats in March and April for those who want a good spring cleaning." -Andrew Sessa, Contributing Editor GO NOW: And even though they restrict your daily caloric intake, I’ve heard that chef Javier Esterri’s organic macrobiotic meals (like couscous with stuffed mushrooms) are insanely delicious. Unlike at so many self-guided spas in Europe, everyone gets a sit-down with an actual physician or nurse (not just a “wellness specialist”) to build a weeklong program, which could include physiotherapy or yoga, depending on what the doctor orders. For starters, it’s flat-out beautiful: all modern, low-slung white buildings and fluttering-voile-curtained cabanas overlooking the Costa Blanca. I’m dying to clean up my act at the Sha Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain, which I’ve heard such good buzz about since it opened in 2008. Which is why spring has become my shape-up season (right around when I usually break my flimsy New Year’s resolution). "By January, after four months of nonstop face-stuffing (if you count the Jewish High Holidays’ brisket and babka, before you even get to Thanksgiving), I feel like packing myself off to fat camp for a week-but inevitably it’s too late for a serious spa vacation. ![]() Whether you're trying to figure out a last minute trip or looking ahead, here are the itineraries we've got on the books this January.
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