Pets get several play periods per day, either in a group or one-on-one, whereas overnight guests bed down in heated, clean kennels

Instructors help students steer and deploy parachutes in free falls from 10,000 feet over San Francisco and Monterey Bay

Massage kneads away aches and tension; tiny needles work to relieve pain and balance energy levels in the body

12 months unlimited access to 37 online web-design courses ranging from PHP to HTML5 and Photoshop to Flash with step-by-step instruction

Third-generation winemakers craft approachable, food-friendly wines from chardonnay, pinot noir, and traditional Northern Italian–varietals

Elegant spa within The Fairmont Hotel pampers guests with a soothing massage, Dead Sea salt hand scrub, and reflexology

Instructors lead students through basic core-strengthening maneuvers with provided equipment or let boarders ride Santa Cruz Harbor

Duos tee off after 11 a.m. and swing through 6,664 yards of rolling hills, carting along clubs in a rented golf cart

Weekly shopping lists showcase flavorful, healthful recipes customized by store, diet, and price

Long-time local gym keeps members in shape with yoga, dance, and other fitness programs led by certified personal trainers