I did the 4 nights package at the hotel in March 09. This is a perfect place to come by yourself and relax if that is what you are looking for. Even though they concentrate on fitness, I was able to take mind/body classes and just chill.

The only complaint I have is when I first arrived at the hotel I was put in the room that was down the hill from everything, even though I specified during my reservation that I needed to be close (hard time walking). The hotel was almost full, but they were able to relocate me to room #1 which was very close to the spa and the restaurant. The room was very nice (no TV!), quite small, but you don't spend much time there anyways. You get workout clothes (pants, shorts, t-shirts), but they are def not for my taste. I would suggest to bring your own clothes!

Each day started with a hike at 6 AM, but I just slept in. They had tons of different classes in the morning, so there is a big variety of classes (yoga, pilates, tai chi). Spa treatments started at 11 AM. I loved all my treatments, especially cranio sacral. They have a salt water pool, but I didn't get to go, it was too far for me to walk.

The food was top notch! I was put on 1500 calorie plan (maintenance) and was a little hungry at night. I brought my own protein bars since i get hypoglycemic so that was perfect. They had apples to snack on, so that was good too. I also had a lot of food restrictions (no gluten, chocolate, nuts, sugar) and they were able to accommodate me with no problem. All the food was super delicious!

Cell phone reception is pretty bad at the hotel. You only get some good reception on the bridge on the way to the fitness pavilion. They had one computer if you needed to access the internet. There was also TV in the same room.

There were tons of repeated guests (50%). I am definitely planning to come back as I had a great time!

I am a return guest to Cal-a-Vie and will return again. I have been with my spouse and an individual traveler and this time with friends. All visits were wonderful and I felt comfortable and at ease in all three situations.
The first visit was a romantic week with my husband that was a kickstart to a healthy lifestyle TOGETHER. The setting is beautiful and the staff was very accommodating to make our visit special. We enjoyed the morning hikes, couple massages, and a quiet dinner in our room.
When I visited alone, I was not alone for long. I quickly found others to workout with, relax with, bond with, and become friends. Plus, when I wanted to have a little alone time, there were many spots to enjoy the beauty and peace of the setting (balcony of my room, labyrinth, poolside, gazebo by the pond, etc).
Best of all, was my most recent visit with friends. What better way to de-stress, than to enjoy this magnificent spa with your girlfriends. We had a great time interacting with the fitness staff who were always there to assist and answer questions as we learned BOSU, Pilates apparatus, and giggled our way through Latin Dance. We were pampered with quality treatments including new ones for me like the bamboo massage and the coffee scrub. We learned healthy eating, as well as meal planning for our families including the challenge of young children.
I have visited a few other destination spas, but my preference is to return to Cal-a-Vie. The facilities keep getting better, the variety of activities and treatments is growing, the staff is very attentive, the food is delicious and the setting very peaceful.

I was invited as a guest because I occasionally review spas and was a beauty columnist many years ago. My first two visits to Cal a- vie were wonderful and I was expecting the same on this third visit. Instead I found that management had the audacity to scold me for statements I had not made but were reported that I had made by a group of gossipy guests and a staff member. The person who planned my program was cranky and I did not get the classes, treatments that I requested with her.
I have spent time at a number of spas including ten visits to The Golden Door and never encountered a situation so distressing as that I experienced at Cal a vie. I would caution visitors to be very careful of the words they speak as they are liable to be held against them.
**While I found the spa one of the better ones with wonderful cuisine, comfortable accommodations and some personnel truly caring and helpful, I feel that the management needs a course in consumer relations.

Cal-A-Vie is the finest resort I have ever experienced. The management is "hands on" and go out of their way to make your experience a success. Cal-A-Vie limits the number of guests to aroung 24 so you get super personalized attention. The fitness trainers are top notch and are very motivating. If you want to lose weight and learn how to eat healthy you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. Although expensive, you do get true value for your money. I was amazed at the number of returning guests that were present during my stay. Cal-A-Vie is also perfect for individuals traveling by themselves. Rooms are spotless and the spa treatments were topnotch. If you need to relax a feature I appreciated was they plan your day for you. Perfect weather added to the experience!!