Ahhh, it’s a new year that awaits a new you to do what is best for your mind and soul. Thankfully, our great city of El Paso has more spas, yoga and massage facilities within a short drive from our apartments for rent at Cantera  than most to get your body balanced and ready to begin a new year ahead.

No matter where one lives throughout the region, we have the luxury of being surrounded by opportunities to push our bodies to their limits. The best part is the end result – slipping into a local spa as our greatest reward. Below you will find our favorite places to pamper our bodies after a delightful day in the great outdoors. 
Top Spas in El Paso, Texas

Woodhouse Spa
For a true escape, getaway to the Woodhouse Spa to treat your body and soul to something extra special.  It’s the perfect place for a bridal party or anniversary, as well as they welcome any reason to celebrate a special event or for no reason at all. All  massages start with their ‘signature foot cleansing ritual” which continues with essential oil treatments.  We recommend their therapeutic body treatments and “Rituals”, which include your choice of Calm, Resilient, Connected, Energized, Balanced, or Connected.
Blush
This hot spot downtown is every reason to take a day off for you!  With their holistic approach to skin care, they not only offer the largest selection of products yet offer an impressive list of spa services within a beautiful and peaceful environment.  Choose from facials, massages, chemical peels, spray tans, waxing and LED body therapy and innovative flotation therapy.  Unique to this spa is a complete program for men.
Royal Sauna and Spa
With top reviews year after year, the Royal Sauna and Spa is another optimal choice for a private treatment or special celebration.  They offer a nice selection of services that include Deep Tissue, Swedish, Chair, Hot Stone and Foot massages.  We like their hydrotherapy option that allows us to detox our bodies for a new start to the new year! They have an esthetician on-site for micro dermabrasion, lash lifts and extensions. 
Desert Spirit Spa
Located in the historic Hotel Paso del Norte, this iconic spa is an extra special treat that must be experienced at least once a year.  Located on the 10th floor of this 100+ year old hotel, the Desert Spa captures the soul of El Paso with breathtaking views, warm and welcoming atmosphere and an impressive list of spa services. While booking your massage, be sure to ask for any one of their techniques, which include Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Stretching and more. 
Before or after your visit to the spa, make time to explore the hotel.  Its description follows:
El Paso’s 108-year-old icon has come gloriously back to life. Perched on the intersection of states and nations, this historic hotel weaves together a unique blend of Mexican, Texan, and North American cultures to create an experience that is unique and truly represents the “soul of El Paso”.
 

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Where does the time go? It seemed like just last week when we shared our ideas on how to enjoy the holidays in El Paso, TX!  And here we are talking about springtime in Austin.

As we all look forward to getting out of our apartments in El Paso, we thought we would jump-start the spring season and share some of our favorite things to do in and around our Cantera apartment community.

Take a Hike!

When we get the feel to get out into the great outdoors from our apartment in El Paso, we head to El Paso’s Rio Grande Riverpark Trail.  With over 20 miles of expansive paved terrain, you can enjoy strolling, jogging, or walking along the magnificent Rio Grande.  Birdwatchers in particular love to spend a day seeking sights of their favorite feathered friend.

In the spring, the wildflowers are just coming into their colors so be sure to bring your camera and picnic for a day of peace and quiet, fresh spring air, and spectacular scenery.

Dogs are welcome on a leash so bring Fido along to take in the views of the many mesas of New Mexico and surrounding Franklin Mountains.

Walk Within the Wildflowers

Another option for getting out of the house this spring is a trip to the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park.  Home to 372 acres of riparian wetlands that once flourished along the Rio Grande, this well established and professionally maintained trail system is the ideal spot to soak in some Vitamin D while capturing its natural treasures. 

In the springtime, the wildflowers wrap around its kid and dog friendly trail system.

Through the information we researched on the Visit El Paso website, we learned more about its home to over 240 species of birds throughout the seasons. Here is what the site noted:

“If you like to go bird watching, this is the spot for you. More than 240 species have been recorded here, with common nesters including burrowing owls, greater roadrunners, blue grosbeaks, and painted buntings. Each season has something of its own to offer, with winter seeing an abundance of raptors and all the majestic yellow blooms of the annual Forb Bittersweet in the spring. Visit at any time and you will always see something new. For additional information contact 915-534-0600.”

Get Your Motor Runnin’

When is the last time you went on an off-road adventure?  We think spring is the best time in El Paso to do so!  Thanks to UTV Off-Road Adventures, you and your friends can get behind the wheel of their UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicles) and explore some of the most beautiful terrain less than an hour from your home at Cantera apartments.  The owners always focus on safety and are well-prepared to ensure you and your friends have a trip of a lifetime.  Through their website you can learn all about their guided tours that are offered for 1.5 hours or 2.5 hours.

Here are some highlights from their website about what you will experience while touring through the popular Red Sands region on your off-road adventure.

“Red Sands has been a popular area for off-road enthusiasts for over 40-years! RED SANDS is approximately 21 square miles in size and is located just west of Hueco Tanks State Park off Montana Ave (US Hwy 62/US Hwy 180). Red Sands is comprised of both private and public lands, featuring rolling sand dunes, hills, compact dirt trails and more! RED SANDS was under an ancient sea approximately 34 million years ago.”

For complete details, visit RentAUTV.com.
 

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Looking for some good news?  Look no further.  We are dedicating this blog to YOU to help every day be a less stressful day.

All you need to do is cross-off some time for yourself each week and find time to dive into these helpful tips for a stressless tomorrow.

Start with a Soothing Cup of Java
We like to refer to this tip as “me time.”  Time to sit back and plan your day ahead with your favorite cup of coffee in hand.  Both of which can slow you down before life gets too fast.  And, did you know that an 8-oz cup of coffee has been scientifically proven to boost your mood?   

Get Outside in the Sunshine, Early!
Before things heat up too much in Texas, we like to get out of our apartment at Cantera in El Paso to catch some sunshine and early morning fresh air.  In addition to more ‘me time’ before your day gets too busy, you can naturally add some Vitamin D to your daily routine to boost your mood while you feel good, too!

Be Thankful
While you are out in the cooler morning air, take time to think about all the ‘good’ in life.  Enhancing your ‘gratitude attitude’ does wonders for your soul.   Got a little more time?  When is the last time you hand-wrote a thank you note – or just a letter to someone who might be lonely?  Taking time for others is always good for the soul.

Download Some Tunes from the Past
Remember ‘the good old days?”  Remember them again!  Our favorite source for selecting good tunes from good times past is Pandora.com.  Once you have found a perfect selection, and have stored them for fun times ahead, why wait?  Get up and dance.  There is something about dancing that will always super-charge your mood.

Hydrate
I  know we hear this all time, and with good reason.  We saw yet another‘scientific study, and time after time, the results are still valid.  Drinking water has been proven to boost our mood and remove tension and headaches that come with dehydration.

Play Catch, or Catch-up
There is something about playing with kids that will set anyone’s mood straight.  Right now, it is the height of baseball season.  Surely there are kids in your apartment community in El Paso that are just dying to get outside and toss the ball around.  No kids?  Then catch-up with some long-lost friends.  Invite them over for a (social-distancing) BBQ – there is plenty of room around the pool at Cantera apartments in El Paso.

Peace Out
When your day is almost complete, find some quiet time to reflect on what you have accomplished since that first cup of java.  So many times, we rush around from sun-up to sun-down we rarely take time to check in on ourselves.  Statistics continually tell us that a little meditation or just a little downtime works wonders to prepare us for a good nights’ rest.

Sleep tight!

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