Vital View - Wellness at Sea

Vital View – Wellness at Sea

We have gone into a new era of people wanting to enjoy a spa, and it is replacing the likes of the Canyon Ranch which was very popular. This type of holiday has become popular with all ages, and for the single traveler.

Here are a couple of ideas for 2021/22 for you to think about. It is good to dream about a future trip. I recently had a call from a lady who told me she was 96. She said she loved reading my articles because they brought back happy memories of her travels.

Oceania is celebrating a new chapter of wellness at sea with the Aquamar Spa and Vitality center. Innovative holistic programming extends to experiences both on board and ashore. They have a mostly plant based menu items in the Grand Dining Room, fitness classes and personal training, lifestyle seminars, medi-spa services and wellness discovery tours in ports of call. Here are some of the highlights.

Reflexology in Thailand.

While cruising the calm waters of Bangkok’s Chao Praya River on a historical wooden rice barge, guests will be lulled into tranquility with the reflexology session. Pressure to the feet applies to corresponding organs and body systems.

Wellness & Mindfulness in Chile

During a visit to boutique winery Vina Casa Marin in Santiago guests will sample their wines and prep their palates with a yoga, meditation and pranayama breathing session. Then, gourmet lunch and wine tasting.

The Wonders of Apitherapy in Spain

A branch of alternative medicine that uses honeybee products, apitherapy is known to boost the immune system and alleviate pain and allergy problems. At a farm in Seville, in the Andalucian countryside, a resident specialist will provide treatments .

Spiritual Drumming in Australia

On an excursion to Adelaide, learn to harness the power of spiritual drumming at a medium for self realization and deep relaxation . The therapeutic effects of drumming will help calm the mind invigorate the body.

Dance Therapy in Sri Lanka

Release tension during a therapeutic Kandyan folk dance session in Colombo. The National dance originated in Kandy and was supposedly first performed by shamans as an exorcism to cure a king affected by black magic. It is thought to relieve stress and uplift moods.

The wellness hub of each ship features a spa terrace with pool and fitness area where complimentary classes including yoga, pilates, and spin are offered. Acupuncture therapy, wrinkle treatment and anti aging skincare are on the program.

Go on our website – www.froschvacations.com and look at offer M 21245 which is a Wellness Warrior delight. Fun to dream, and think thin while you are doing it.

Maureen Jones

All Horizons Travel/Frosch

825 Santa Cruz Ave

Menlo Park, CA 94025

650-961-2340 direct