8 unique weight-loss vacations

8 unique weight-loss vacations

Tired of lay-about vacations? Drop some weight, eat gourmet fare and take in a treatment or two with these alternative approaches to going away

By Liz Bruckner

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The destination: Coastal Trek Resort in Central Vancouver, BC

What to expect: Hiking and lots of it. Trekking throughout Central Vancouver Island is a daily event, where you’ll follow trails through high mountain peaks, deep shaded valleys, lakes, alpine terrain, rivers and streams. Yoga and stretch classes that cater to all fitness levels are also on the agenda.

What's included: One week of accommodations at Coastal Trek Resort, three meals a day, hikes and yoga classes, two full-body therapeutic massages, a healthy cooking demonstration and one-on-one nutritional consultations.