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The Beauty Vacations You Need to Book Now

Whether you're in the market for a tighter tummy or smoother skin, these spa destinations deliver
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Best for Burning Serious Calories
Where: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, Malibu, California

If you're serious about kicking those extra pounds to the curb, this is where to do it. Between daily eight-hour workouts, a nutrient-dense 1,400-calorie-a-day diet and lack of Wi-Fi and cell service, you'll have no choice but to shape up.

"The Ranch is terrific for anyone who is looking for a life-changing experience, whether this entails losing weight, mental resetting or resting from a busy multi-tasking lifestyle," says Alex Glasscock, co-founder of The Ranch at Live Oak. "There are few programs or properties that sequester their guests with a very structured and purposeful format. This allows guests to truly be in the moment and simply focus on themselves."

In addition to reaping the reward of a rested mind and rock-hard body, guests also receive regular massages and get to take in Pacific Ocean views from their secluded perch in the Santa Monica Mountains, which includes more than 200 miles of hiking trails.

Cost: Rates start at $6,800 for one week.

Photos courtesy of the Ranch at Live Oak Malibu

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Best for Blasting Cellulite
Where: The Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland

Instead of bingeing on Swiss cheese and chocolate, use your Alps-adjacent getaway for a quickie slim-down session. Though you'll find plenty of ways to hit the reset button on the Dolder Grand Hotel's long list of replenishing and detoxifying treatments, prioritize the resort's signature LPG Shape Perfection, which targets exercise-resistant fat.

"The one-of-a-kind treatment uses Lipomassage rollers to refine and smooth skin," says Therese Martirena, Spa Director at the Dolder Grand. Then, an exclusive Kerstin Florian Intensive Slimming Serum is applied to stimulate the breakdown of fatty acids. "Next, cool compresses are applied and the treatment ends with a massage with nourishing Multi-Vitamin Firming Crème for a regenerative experience for the body," she says.

You can give your brain a boost too: The property houses more than 130 works of art by the likes of Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali.

Cost: LPG Shape Perfection starts at $329 for 90 minutes; single rooms start at $544 per night.

Photos courtesy of The Dolder Grand

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Best for Plastic Surgery
Where: The Inn and Spa at the Retreat at Split Rock, Wilton, Connecticut

Ready to move beyond facials and peels? This quaint Connecticut inn provides not only a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of daily life, but a peaceful place to recover from cosmetic procedures. Experienced plastic surgeons perform a variety of facelifts, body procedures and non-surgical rejuvenating treatments at the inn's adjacent medical facility. Following surgery, patients have access to an in-suite attendant who tends to all of her individual needs. Of course, you can still take advantage of the secluded New England surroundings even if you're not ready to go under the knife or needle. The inn offers a full slate of more traditional, non-invasive spa services too.

Cost: Rates available upon request.

Photos courtesy of the Inn and Spa at the Retreat at Split Rock

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Best for Turning Back Time
Where: La Reserve Hotel and Spa, Geneva, Switzerland

Though you might be most fixated on those stubborn lines on your forehead, getting older takes a toll on your entire body. This fact is not lost on La Reserve Geneva, where you'll find a multifaceted approach to turning back the clock. The hotel's Nescens better-aging program devotes four or seven days to helping you look and feel younger. It features a jam-packed itinerary that includes consultations with medical experts about everything from joint health to spider veins, personal training sessions, spa treatments and a special dietary regimen.

Cost: $3,234 for the four-day program, $4953 for the seven-day program; rooms start at $530 per night.

Photos courtesy of La Reserve

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Best for Sculpting Long, Lean Limbs
Where: Exhale Gansevoort, Turks and Caicos

Sure, with locations in nine U.S. cities, Exhale's mind-body classes are available stateside, but wouldn't you rather sweat in a tropical location? At Gansevoort Turks + Caicos visitors can take advantage of Exhale's yoga and barre classes, as well as the spa's signature calorie-torching Core Fusion classes.

"We have a lot of people who come down on vacation and drop in for class," says Kim Kiernan, Director of Public Relations and Communications. "Another great option at Exhale Turks + Caicos is to create your own mini-retreat." There's also the Stand Up Strong Retreat, offered in October, which features stand-up paddleboard and snorkeling lessons.

Cost: The "Get Fit" Package starts at $695 per night, but other options are available at varying rates.

Photos courtesy of Exhale

When on vacation, you may feel tempted to treat yourself at every turn, indulging in the food, drinks and lazy behavior that you deprive yourself of in everyday life. But a week spent slurping down margaritas from a lounge chair can quickly turn into massive regret when you return feeling gross and sluggish.

The next time you book a getaway, do yourself a favor and venture someplace that's not only scenic and relaxing, but gives you a chance to better yourself in some way. From complexion-enhancing beauty procedures and slimming spa treatments to whip-your-booty-into-shape workout programs, these amazing experiences allow you to hit the reset button without slacking on your beauty and fitness routines and come home looking your most stunning.

BY MARY SQUILLACE | MAY 27, 2016 | SHARES
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