The Princess of Wales brings Awareness to Holistic Healthcare Upon Completion of Three Peaks Challenge

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The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks challenge over the weekend.  The challenge involves a blend of driving and trekking through three of the highest mountain peaks in England, Scotland and Wales--Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa. The challenge areas cover 23 miles of walking distance along with a 462 mile drive between each peak.   The challenge is open to the public and many aim to walk to the summit of the peaks within 24 hours.  However, the trek is so grueling and extensive that only 40% of the individuals attempting the challenge are able to complete it within this timeframe.  It is recommended that individuals desiring to complete the Three Peaks Challenge engage in strength training over a period of eight to twelve weeks. Whether Catherine engaged in strength training is unknown but she has always been quite athletic.  Not only did Catherine complete the challenge--she is part of the smaller percentage of people who were able to comp...

Conscious Luxury Travel Series: Green Lodging at Lake Buena Vista Resort & Spa






Are you looking for green accommodations for your next trip to Walt Disney World? If you are traveling to the Orlando area and consider yourself to be a conscious individual, you will probably find yourself right at home in the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa is situated in the heart of Orlando, Florida. This beautiful, luxury resort is less than 10 minutes away from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This resort is a Stay Sky and Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel. Best of all, it is a certified Florida Green Lodging hotel. The Florida Green Lodging certification program is an initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Facilities and buildings who receive the Florida Green Lodging certification strive to commit to conserve Florida’s natural resources. Facilities must demonstrate green best practices such as the usage of high efficiency lighting (CFLs), green cleaning products, water and energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling.
It was an absolute delight to be accomodated in Lake Buena Vista Resort’s ‘Barbados’ three bedroom – two bath suite, sized at over 1,250 sq. ft. The luxury suite was gorgeous and even had a private dining area, and a fully stocked kitchen! This suite is perfect for groups or families! The suite featured granite countertops, a master bedroom with an oversized jetted tub, and an outside private balcony decked out with a table and chairs.









The hotel grounds were well manicured and immaculately clean. Depending on the building that you stay in, you’ll pass through the lush, green, picturesque outdoor area in order to make your way to the giant sized pool. You’ll be reminded of pirates and tropical delightfulness when you see the immense pirate ship sitting on top of the pool. It’s truly more than a sight to see!





One of the best parts about staying at Lake Buena Vista’s Resort Village and Spa is (you guessed it)---THE SPA! Reflections Spa Salon is located in Building 4 on the sixth floor. The founder really had health and wellness in mind when they designed this resort hotel. When I stepped out of the elevator to enter Reflections Spa, I was offered the entire spa experience.

The Reflections Spa Salon environment had everything that one would need in a spa—tranquility, stillness and serenity. They offer a range of treatments and I was happy to learn that natural skincare products and brands are utilized. The aesthetician who worked on me was really knowledgeable and offered great advice tailored for my skin. This review wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t mention their sugar scrub. WARNING: It is just D-I-V-I-N-E and it’ll leave your skin extremely soft and moisturized.





Oh, and for any shopping lovers out there, factory outlet stores are literally just a few steps away from the resort.

If you desire a real green, relaxing escape when traveling to the Orlando area, booking this resort hotel would be an excellent idea and choice! You’ll be glad that you did!

Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa’s website: http://www.lbvorlandoresort.com


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