Luxe Beat Magazine APRIL 2015 | Page 147

actually missing in the room is a desk, so leave your work at th offi Outdoor hot tubs and a plunge pool are open and steaming all year round. The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge is small, t off r a i a ortm nt o treatments, including massage, scrubs, wraps and facials. The onsite o a o a t io off r a n m r of daily classes for a fee. The hotel workout room does double duty as the home of Basecamp itn h r a many hot tn rooms can be small, drab and lonely, this space is bright and lively. During my three days at Nita Lake Lodge, every time I went to the gym (including a couple early mornings a a ation o th r a a rry of activity. Spin classes and core strength training classes are held regularly and hotel guests can simply pay a drop-in fee to participate. During a morning circuit class, one of the trainers, JP, somehow convinced me to take on a much heavier weight than I’ve ever tackled at home. The challenge is now a workout norm. Th tn nt r i r or t 24 hours a day, and even if you’re not taking a class, the inspiration goes a long way. The Spa at Nita Lake Lodge Studio Lakeview Suite, Nita Lake Lodge ar y i a i t m t yo a t r your morning workout with fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, gourmet off an t a Th r a o ho made pastries from the hotel bakery include an impressive number of gluten-free options. Located in the hotel lobby, Aura serves breakfast and dinner. The menu covers just about every dietary option you can think of, ranging from vegetarian to vegan to gluten free. Just across the way is a bit more casual, but just as ta ty r o n that o n t cover your caloric intake, get your ar rin ai y mor ma in on the lakeside patio. Nita Lake Lodge what you are accustomed to at home. The large vanity allows ample space for a family’s worth of toiletries. Whether you go for the walk-in shower or deep soaker tub, heated oor a r omin a to r a ity won’t be shocking. The layout of the guest room allows for a generous seating area to enjoy the gas r a an th a ony ith i of glacier-fed Nita Lake, adds even more usable space. The only thing There’s plenty to keep you busy at the lodge, but the mountains are waiting for you. It’s a quick and easy walk to the base of Whistler o ntain an th r i on o a You can take a shuttle, too, but truth be told, you might move faster on foot, it’s that close. If you’d rather hit the slopes via Whistler i a it a min t h tt ride away. www.nitalakelodge.com/ Dana’s trip to Whistler was a media familiarization tour, but as always her thoughts and opinions are her own. Breakfast is served 147