While adventurous vacations are lots of fun and give you great memories, they can take a lot of planning and money. If you don't have the means or the stamina for such a vacation, don't worry! You can turn almost any vacation into a fitness vacation with just a few easy additions. The following is a list of things you should consider taking with you on your trip, although, of course, the exact list will depend on your location and activity:

• Sneakers

• Exercise bands

• An iPod with downloaded workout programs

• Workout clothes

• Exercise DVDs

• Bathing suit, towel, bathing cap, goggles

• Yoga mat

• Bike shorts

And finally, last but not least, if you want to consider luxury with fitness, consider fitness spas! Spas used to be associated with weight loss and deprivation, but now they have not only accepted but embraced the knowledge that fitness is an essential part of health, weight loss, and relaxation. Spas will encourage you now to hike, swim, lift weights, and do Pilates and yoga, and you can do any of these things in Arizona, Tennessee, or Provence! See Appendix A for a list of fitness spas.