la costa resort and spa: lusciousness in my backyard

In the years just before I became a mom, I worked as an Operations Manager at an big event planning firm in San Diego. I found myself at the nicest resorts and hotels, running programs for high-end clients and big-time corporations.

I vividly remember feeling green with envy as I hustled around in uncomfortable work clothes and a clip board tucked under my arm, as all of the program attendees waltzed the pathways in flip flops, shorts and that half-glazed look of just having had a massage. Then there were the families with their kids splashing in the pools and giggling to the tune of not a care in the world. Oh the jealousy. I would find myself daydreaming of being that vacationer someday, rather than the worker bee behind the scenes, unable to enjoy the food, drink and fun. I wanted to be them.

This past weekend, I was them.

A few weeks ago I received this beautiful invitation in the mail inviting me and a guest to a complimentary weekend getaway at La Costa Resort, a glorious property less than five miles from my home. The weekend itinerary included a cocktail reception with guest speaker Deepak Chopra, a brunch and boot camp with Jillian Michaels, and a gala event guest hosted by celebrity chef Todd English. It seemed too good to be true.

However, it was true. Very true, and I’m still on a high from the weekend’s activities.

Check out this video montage of all the highlights, including our group photo with Chris Noth (aka Mr. Big) and video footage of how Jillian Michael’s kicked our butts.

More than just having the time of my life, I learned several important things over the weekend:

1)   You never know what twists and turns will happen in life.

2)   Hard work will pay off, eventually, and probably in ways you never imagined.

3)   I have a gold mine of lusciousness in my backyard with La Costa Resort and Spa.

I have always thought of La Costa as a top resort, but now, with their new renovations, they have reached a whole new level. Their customer service is excellent and the overall vibe of the property is one of a quintessential relaxing resort. I’m callin’ it, “where chill meets chic.”

Stay tuned this week for my full review of the resort on TodaysMama and a slew of health & fitness tips I learned from my girl, Jillian.

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Disclaimer: My family and I received a complimentary weekend stay at the Resort, however these opinions are my own and were posted on my own volition.