Recapping Oprah’s Girls’ Getaway Cruise
Every cruise is special in its own way, but the Girls’ Getaway cruise hosted by media icon Oprah and news personality Gayle King was one passengers on board will remember forever. Not only did Ms. Winfrey herself cruise with thousands of her fans, but also the editorial team of O, The Oprah Magazi
For a Healthier Trip, Avoid This Common Mistake
Drinking enough water throughout the day is something we could all improve at. Water plays a crucial role in how our body functions both mentally and physically, so when you’re dehydrated, you’re not operating at peak performance. It’s hard enough to drink 8 glasses on a regular day, but what
3 Onboard Spa Treatments to Try on Your Next Cruise
Aboard cruise ships, spa treatments are anything but ordinary. Dim lights, soothing sounds and pleasant smells are all expected in a spa experience. However, laying comfortably on a zero-gravity massage table, thermal suites inspired by Turkish and Roman baths, or a mindful living program, all overl
Yes, You Can Still Enjoy A Cruise While Dieting
Embracing healthier diet and exercise lifestyle choices requires long-term commitment to see results. If you eat junk food every time you attend a party or go on a vacation, it will be incredibly difficult to reach and maintain a healthy weight. You need to find healthy eating practices that you can
10 Tips to Keep Your Weight in Check While on Vacation
Many people come back from a cruise vacation packing a couple of extra pounds. Those mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat buffets are often the culprit. However, cruising provides many opportunities to help maintain your weight goals! Yes, overindulging can quickly derail you from your goal. However, you
Can Traveling Improve Your Health?
AARP, the most trusted name in retirement, released the results of a new survey they conducted which found that those who travel reported better emotional and physical health and improved relationships and productivity at work. Additionally, overall well-being is one of the biggest advantages of tra
Find Wellness at Sea; Adventure of Your Life Cruise
Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam for the Adventure of Your Life Cruise are in for, you guessed it, the adventure of their life! Leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 28, 2018, the cruise heads to the Caribbean for a week of activities and events with health and wellness as a m
Grape Destinations: Wine and Your Health
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but so too can a glass of Argentinian Pinot Noir, bold and fruity to the nose and complex on the tongue. Wine and your health may not seem like two things which go together, but there are plenty of benefits to enjoying a glass of the right […]
Grape Destinations: Here’s to Your Health!
Pouring a glass of wine for enjoyment or opening a nice bottle with dinner also appears to have some health benefits beyond strictly the pleasure. Moderate consumption of one glass per day (approximately 5 ounces) for women and two glasses for men is considered to be the magic number. Heavier drin
Yoga Transformation in Costa Rica
With some luck and a little fate, I found myself on a 7-day yoga retreat at the Goddess Garden in Costa Rica. One word describes my experience: transformation. This retreat was truly a transformation of mind, body and soul. Everything you would expect of a yoga retreat happened. Classes, meditation,
Cruise Wellness: The Integration Of Exploration & Fitness
Going to the gym! We’ve all been there. We’ve all hated it. We’ve all needed it. We’ve all listed it in our New Year’s resolutions. I candidly admit that I’m am a habitual transgressor and can invent troves of excuses in a nanosecond, some legitimate, some entirely bogus. I contend that