When it comes to summer, exercise and vacation do not always go hand in hand. You spent all winter working out at the gym so you could fit into your summer clothes, why would you want to waste precious beach time lifting weights or tracking miles on the treadmill? Good news, body-conscious travels: hotels around the world are introducing new ways to introduce a little fun into guests' fitness routine.

But before you check-in, it's a good idea to keep your mind and body aligned, says Will Coons, a yoga teacher and massage therapist at StillPointWithin in Provincetown, MA.

"It is just as important to keep yourself in alignment, filled with plenty of fluids and avoiding misuse, as it is for your vehicle," said Coons. Coons recommends you always keep moving, even if it's just a few foot taps or leg lifts at your desk.

Meanwhile, consider combining summer travel with some active ideas. Whether it's a biking tour of Portland or bootcamp in the Swiss Alps, these hotels and tour companies have a wellness adventure for every type of traveler this summer:

Stressed? Maybe stressed? A little stressed? If you're feeling even the slightest bit off this month, Eventi, A Kimpton Hotel, has an overnight package for you.

April is National Stress Awareness Month and what better place to blow off some steam than in New York City? Eventi, A Kimpton Hotel, is offering stress level reduction packages to help keep your stress levels in check. Depending on where your stress level is - high, medium or low - you can enjoy a tech-free room, aromatherapy or yoga in your room.

Here's a breakdown of the deals:

Want to travel the world? Have one million dollars to drop? If yes to both, there's a trip waiting for you and it's quite possibly the first of its kind, and the world's most expensive.

Pursuitist, luxury blog dishing about all things opulent, published the details of this trip, which includes a two-year travel package for two people that hits all of the UNESCO’s World Heritage sites for $1.5 million. Here's what the blog had to say:

The luxury trip will take in all of UNESCO’s spectacular 962 World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal in India, the pyramids in Egypt and the Forbidden City in China as well as less internationally known sights such as the painted timber houses in Halsingland, Sweden and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in the US state of Illinois.

In total the trip will span 157 countries and take two years, during which time the couple will stay in hotels such as Sandy Lane in Barbados, Hotel George V in Paris and The Plaza in New York.

As part of the package, a donation of $7,500 will be made to UNESCO during the trip.

Check out all the details from Pursuitist.com.

Readers: If you had $1 million, where would you travel to?

Feel like doing something a little different this St. Patrick's Day, but don't want to give up all the green-pride that goes on in Boston? Kimpton Hotels of Boston has the solution: the Nine Zero, Hotel Marlowe and Onyx Hotel are offering St. Paddy's Day packages that include the best of Boston's Irish roots with a little luxury living.

In addition to Dropkick Murphy tickets and Celtics tickets, the package also includes:

• Deluxe accommodations for two people
• Car service to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston on Sunday, 3/17
• In-room greasy breakfast on Monday morning
• Hangover survival kit
• A Pot of Gold – (The pot of gold includes, two tickets to Dropkick Murphy’s on Friday night, 3/15, and two tickets to the Celtics game on Saturday, 3/16)
• Late check-out

This weekend package is only available March 15-17. Nightly rates start at $749. Book online or call 1-800-Kimpton and mention rate code LUCKY.

It's never to early to plan your vacation. Some of the best rates are often off-season, so if you can escape before school vacation and avoid holiday weekends, you could take advantage of some great pre-season summer packages on Nantucket.

Nantucket’s The Veranda House and Chapman House are currently offering a special "Countdown to Summer 3-2-1" package available from May 27 through June 27. The package includes two complimentary round trip passes on the Steamship Authority’s FastFerry service from Hyannis (valued at $158) and a three night stay and one complimentary pass for a two night stay.

Rates for the pre-season package start at $199 mid-week and $249 on the weekends at The Veranda House, and $169 midweek and $209 weekends at Chapman House.

There's no better time to plan beach vacations than in the heart of winter in Boston. While you do run the risk of overlapping with Spring Break crowds and family vacations, Florida can offer some pretty unique experiences (South Beach, aside).

Take in a little bit of refined luxury at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, with its "Bridle Meets the Beach" package. Combining elegant efforts, the luxury hotel is a sponsor of the 2013 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest running horse show in the world.

The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach's equestrian package includes:

• Overnight accommodations on the Ritz-Carlton Club Level
• Overnight valet parking
• Daily Internet access in guest room
• Eau Spa Self-Centered Garden pass
• One complimentary night - stay for four nights and pay for three
• Gift from Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry Collection and a personal consultation upon visiting the store

If "eating healthy", "travel" and "spending more time with friends" were on your New Year's resolution list, then this hotel t is going to help you maintain your goals - all in one weekend.

The first-ever Women's Wellness Weekend takes place in Pennsylvania's scenic Allegheny Mountain region at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa from April 5-7, 2013. The weekend is led by Editor-in-Chief Peg Moline of Natural Health magazine and features a weekend full of special guests, including leading experts and best-selling authors. The three-day, all-inclusive program is "designed to inspire and rejuvenate women" with a focus on fitness, beauty, healthy eating and overall wellbeing.

The entire month of December is worthy of gifts, according to Virgin Atlantic. The airline will celebrate the holidays by gifting one of their Twitter followers something special everyday.

From Friday, Nov. 30, the airline will announce each day’s giveaway on their US-based Twitter fan handle, VAAintheUSA. Followers will be asked to Tweet the airline, along with the hashtag #VAAGiftaway with the reason they deserve the treat of the day. Gifts from the Virgin Atlantic present pile include everything from branded merchandise and gift baskets to frequent flyer miles, Clubhouse access and upgrades to spa treatments, and round-trip flights to London.

Whether you're planning a trip in the near future or not, you're going to want to get in on some of this. The airline recently opened brand-new Clubhouses at both JFK and Newark, both of which have spa sections and boutiques. Virgin Atlantic's fashion magazine, RUNWAY, offers some of the best beauty and style tips in the industry for travelers (some recommended products and merchandise might just be part of the giveaway).

To see what’s on the countdown calendar, check the Virgin Atlantic site daily from Friday, November 30. And to be eligible to win one of Virgin Atlantic’s 31 holiday gifts, follow VAAintheUSA and tweet why you should win the daily present with the hashtag #VAAGiftaway.

It's time to start planning your year-end and 2013 vacations! Thankfully, Cyber Monday makes it easy. Again this year, hotels around the nation are discounting room rates and offering special promotions for guests who book on Black Friday or Cyber Monday for future stays.

Below is a round-up of all the sales I've collected, organized by region (Boston/New England, New York/surrounding area, Florida/Caribbean, West Coast, Midwest). A few things to keep in mind: all these deals are "based on availability" and typical black out dates do apply.

As I receive more deals this week I'll be sure to update this post. Get your mouse ready to take advantage of some serious travel savings at top hotels later this week...Happy travels!

Boston/New England:

Boston Harbor Hotel: Available Black Friday through midnight on Cyber Monday, book a room for two nights or more between Nov. 23-Feb. 28, 2-2013 and get 25% off of the Best Available Rate. Click here on 11/23 – 11/26 and use the code 48HR.

The Charles Hotel: Book a guestroom on Cyber Monday and receive a 20% discount off of the best available rate. Bonus Flash Sale: Book a guestroom from 11:30am – 12:30pm on Cyber Monday for a 50% discount. Travel for both promotions must take place between Dec. 1-March 31, 2013. Book online by selecting the CYBER12 or CYBERFLASH12 rate to make your reservation.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel: Starting at midnight on Nov. 22 through midnight on Cyber Monday, Nov. 26, Sea Crest Beach Hotel on Cape Cod is offering up to 30% off room rates for travel Nov. 30, 2012-June 19, 2013, as well as select dates in July. Guests booking one or two nights will receive 20 percent off their stay, while stays of three nights or more will receive a significant savings of 30 percent off. Reservations must be made online.

Harbor View Hotel: For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard offers up to 30% off for reservations between Nov. 30- June 27, 2013. Guests who book a 1- or 2-night stay will receive 20% off of their total room rate; book 3 nights and receive 30% off. Book online.

In the spirit of doing good and giving thanks, The Charles Hotel in Cambridge is offering a special Thanksgiving stay discount for guests.

If your house is overbooked for the holidays, check-in to the The Charles Hotel for $199 a night or $219 a night with parking. The best part: The Charles Hotel will donate $5 from every night booked on this promotion to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts.

The Thanksgiving travel promotion is good for any night between Sunday, Nov. 18 - Monday, Nov. 26.

Click here to book using promo code THANKS12 or call 800-882-1818.