Dear Donna,
I would like to plan a spa vacation for myself and my partner.  I want it to be a surprise so I need help in picking the ideal location.  I want to have her pampered and still have time to spend alone with her relaxing and enjoying her company.  I want to re-create the distraction-free intimacy we had when we first were together.

James L.
 

Dear James,
 Great question and I’m sure your partner will be pleased with one of these options.  
 

There are a couple of options that come to mind, however one that I think gives you everything you mentioned is the program at Miraval (www.miravalresort.com) which is located in Tucson, AZ.  Their philosophy is focused on mindfulness – living in the moment.  Miraval is also about choice and basically doing what ‘you’ need to do and want to do.  They offer a plethora of fitness classes and activities, the cuisine is healthy and delicious and the spa offers many different services that are sure to please both of you.  You may also want to consider a couple’s massage to add to your special time away.  Spending time at Miraval is a moving experience and I think you would find it relaxing, energizing and intimate. One program in particular is the Partners, Pleasure and Passion Program held at different times during the year.  More specific information can be found at:

http://www.miravalresort.com/S……entID=1908

The workshop is led by a husband and wife team and Yale educated sexuality experts Lana Holstein, M.D. and David Taylor, M.D.  They believe that committed couples, regardless of their age, can learn how to increase the passion of their lovemaking and the depth of their intimacy.

The program meets many needs and I believe is one to consider to reconnect to one another to recreate the intimacy that sometimes gets lost with the distractions of our lives as well as allow each of you the time to focus on what you each need to reconnect to your own individuality.  Whether you choose to participate in this specific program or not, a stay at Miraval offers so much to assist each of you on your journey together.

All the best to both of you.  – Donna

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