Wellness travel is still trending. Said luxury travel and hospitality expert Damon Banks: “We are seeing a continued boom of wellness travel”¦as savvy travelers are looking for unique ways to fully immerse themselves into a wellness experience where they will leave feeling better, both physically and mentally.”
At the Pritikin Luxury Wellness Retreat in Miami, guests arrive in droves, with some staying up to six months, depending on how much weight they want to lose. The average stay is 10 nights, and 50% of the clients are repeat customers.
All the salad dressings made by chef Vincenzo Della Polla are a big hit. The secret to this one is the apple juice concentrate. All the calories have been kicked out of it, offering just a fast track to Flavortown. Indulge and enjoy:
Maple Dijon Dressing
Ingredients:
24 ounces no-salt-added stoneground mustard
6 ounces Dijon mustard
3/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1 cup maple syrup
2 cups white wine vinegar
2 ¼ teaspoons granulated onion
1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
¾ teaspoon granulated roasted garlic
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons dry oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dry basil
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Serve, refrigerating the remainder. ”“ Debbi K. Kickham. (Follow Debbi on Instagram @Debbi Kickham.)
