Massages..the best don't tickle

The word massage usually generates a mental picture of candles, scented lotion, soft music, and gentle techniques on the skin. That's a great approach for easing the mind. However, a massage should serve the purpose in relaxing the mind, and eliminating every stressed muscle or tense ligament in your body. This requires putting the fluff to the side, and really getting into the deep tissue technique.

I thought I had gotten the best deep tissue massage from my regular spot in Philly. When Elaine from Six Sense Spa in Punta Cana got on the table and put her elbow into my back, I thought I was in for trouble. Sounds like it would be painful right? WRONG! With the Six Sense technique, she got under the bone it felt like and took out every knot I had in my back, and my shoulders. Truthfully, some spots, like my upper back, hurt for a brief moment, but then you can almost feel like knot unfold. When the knots unfold, the stress unfolds.

Thanks Elaine. Best massage I EVER had!

Runner's Paradise

When I get back from each location, I am often asked the common question, "Up to this point, what has been your favorite place to vacation and what was the best thing to do there?"

It sounds like a simple question, right? This inquiry is actually the toughest to answer. So many locations, so many fun, interesting and different things to see, and personalities from all over the world. Picking just one place and one activity is a nearly impossible task.

One thing that does seem consistent that I look forward to in any location is my early morning run. Before the mass crowds flock to the beach and the resorts begin to buzz with happy vacationers, I take a jog on the beach down by the water. The tranquility of the water and picture perfect beaches make this work out actually easy. I usually forget I'm working up a sweat and working my calm muscles way hard against the damp sand while taking in the sights and singing along to my ipod mix.

Runners, whatever location you choose to visit, great work outs are guaranteed!!