Super Spas (for the Still-Rich)

Forbes lists 10 US getaways from Maui to Maine

(NEWSER) - Americans need a vacation—badly—with fewer than two-thirds of workers using their allotted time last year, reports Forbes. But not everyone's idea of fun is vegging out . Here are top-notch US getaways for those who like active travel:

• Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii: Golf, bird-watching and a marine-life preserves.
• Golden Door Resort, Escondido, California: Feel revived at the nation's top stand-alone spa.
• Walden Country Inn and Stables, Aurora, Ohio: Ride horseback on 32 acres of trails.

Top spas around the globe make great winter getaway destinations

(NEWSER) - Wave goodbye to the winter blues and hello to blue skies at these luxurious spa resorts selected by Conde Nast Traveler:

1. The Nam Hai, Vietnam
2. Las Ventanas al Paradiso, Los Cabos
3. Banyan Tree Seychelles

Forget trips for two— grab a group of gal pals for these fun getaways

(NEWSER) - More and more women are traveling alone or with their gal pals, industry figures show. MSNBC suggests these getaways that cater specifically to women:

1. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
2. Northwest Women's Surf Camp, Seaside, Ore.
3. River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips, Healdsburg, Calif.

Forget that city stress—these getaway spas will have you relaxing in no time

(NEWSER) - The nine most delicious getaway spa experiences, from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

1. Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, Conn.
2. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas
3. Cal-A-Vie: Vista, Calif.

Outside lists its 8 favorite travel innovations

(NEWSER) - Sometimes vacations can be more work then, well... work. Outside finds some gadgets, places and websites that makes the trail run a little smoother.

1. Singapore's Changi Airport
2. The MLC bag from Patagonia
3. GreenGlobe.org