Cruising the ocean blue does not have to mean packing on the pounds. A fitness director at Crystal Cruises offers 10 ways that passengers can stay fit, which ranges from what to eat to on board to what to do when in port.
Thailand: Absolute Sanctuary Celebrates 7th Anniversary
To celebrate its 7th anniversary, the Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, offers 40% discounts during the months of April and May. The news makes Michael Taylor reminisce about his stay at the resort in 2010.
Health and Fitness: How to Stay Fit in Your Hotel Room in 10 Minutes
Travel Infographic Despite my best intentions, I often don't make it to the hotel fitness centre when I'm traveling. And when I do, I'm often disappointed. Photographers often take advantage of mirrors to make hotel gyms look larger than they really are. So it was great to discover that you can actually keep fit in …
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Thailand: Detox & Rejuvenation, Days Six & Seven
Chaweng is popular with foreign tourists. It is the main drag in Koh Samui, Thailand. The city lacks a modern sewage system.
Thailand: Detox & Rejuvenation, Day Two
On day two I decided to skip the detox and eat healthy food at the Love Cafe at the Absolute Sanctuary, a holistic health retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Thailand: Detox & Rejuvenation, Day One
My detox programme began with colon hydrotherapy at the Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Hotel Review: Como Shambhala Estate Bali
Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali, is a beautiful resort focusing on holistic health, with varioud activities and nutritious, healthful cuisine.
How to Keep Fit: In Room Fitness in Bangkok
If you are like me, you are often disappointed by the fitness centres you find at hotels when you are on the road. Even some of the fitness centres at five star hotels can prove seriously lacking. No expense is spared when it comes to the spa, the the F&B outlets, or the lobby. Even …
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How to Keep Fit at Sea
Ocean cruises used to be associated with a sybaritic interlude long on indulgence and short on fitness. There has been a marked trend toward holistic health holidays in recent years, however, and cruise lines are no exception. In addition to fine dining and entertainment, you can expect fitness facilities, personal trainers, classes in Tai Chi, …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Days Six and Seven
I woke up even earlier than usual this morning. The Love Kitchen hadn't opened yet so I decided to go for a walk before breakfast. I thought I would head to the beach to watch the sun rise, but I wasn't sure how to get there. I wandered down the road past lovely resorts – …