Fitness Travel

Healthy vacations that allow you to get away and get fit

Do you always feel fifteen pounds heavier after coming back from vacation? All that eating out and indulging can pack on a few pounds. Whether you are worried about packing on the pounds while traveling, already have a few to lose or just simply love exercising and would like to tone up; consider trying a fitness vacation. It is one of the hottest new trends in travel, not only do you get to get away, which in itself feels good, but you also get to lose weight and get fitter. There are plenty of fitness friendly travel options, but here are just a few of the many fitness vacations out there.

Bikini Boot Camp – Amansala Tulum Mexico

Bikini Boot Camp: Mind, Body and Spirit, was created as a place for women and men to get into great shape, relax – and feel good about their selves while doing it. This six-night program is limited to 25 men and women and is held at the chic resort Amansala, located on a secluded beach setting in Tulum, Mexico.

A day, while on this fitness vacation, starts with a powerwalk through the beautiful beaches or jungles and is followed by a combination of body sculpting, power ab sessions and Pilates. The day winds down with yoga and meditation. In between these activities, there are excursions to the nearby jungle for swimming and snorkeling in fresh water swimming holes, Mayan Clay Treatments, lots of water and plenty of sunshine.

The Bikini Boot Camp also gives its guests delicious, low fat meals free of chemicals. The meals consist of fresh caught grilled fish, jicima salads and mangos, which will leave you feeling lighter and healthier.

With exercise and toning, delicious low-fat food, exciting excursions and a beautiful and relaxing setting – you’ll come back fitter and more relaxed.

The six-night programs are held year round, and three- and four-night programs are available upon request. Prices for six nights start at $1,842, not including airfare.

Fatpacking – Nationwide

Fatpacking is definitely not as resort-like and fancy as Bikini Boot Camp or other healthy spa fitness vacations, but just simple, back to basics exercise. Basically, fatpacking is weight loss backpacking. Fatpacking leaders take clients on one and two week wilderness hiking vacations with two objectives: getting fit and giving guests an unforgettable wilderness experience.

Fatpacking gives its hikers a supportive environment for slower or older hikers to feel comfortable and unrushed, so they can enjoy the beautiful scenery around them while getting fit. Unlike other programs, fatpacking allows you to eat whatever you’d like, but you got to carry it all on your back. The walks are intense and long, but at a slower pace. The end goal is for backpackers to lose weight, feel great, rid themselves of stress and enjoy the beautiful remote places within which they hike. Upcoming hikes include the Adirondacks in New York, Redwood National Park in California, the Great Smoky Mountains through North Carolina and Tennessee and the Appalachian Trail Fall Foliage Trip through western Connecticut and Massachusetts. Costs vary from $725 to $1,100.

Hilton Head Health Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Health is more than a quick weight-loss fitness vacation, their programs focus on creating for its guests a new healthy lifestyle. The program focuses on not only weight loss, but also diabetes prevention or management, cardiovascular health or other chronic disease management.

There are four elements to their health fitness programs: education, nutrition, fitness and regaining control. Each guest gets a personalized program to fit their needs and lifestyle. A typical stay begins with a brief meeting with a Lifestyle Coach to determine the best options and goals for the duration of the spa stay. Mornings begin with a beach walk before breakfast and all meals are gourmet and healthful. The rest of day is filled with demonstrations, fitness classes, educational lectures and more, all focused on what you and your Lifestyle Counselor think is best.

Costs are $3,550 for one-week and $5,620 for a two-week stay. This includes accommodations, balanced and nutritious meals, lectures, demonstrations, classes, individual lifestyle assessments, including blood screening and nutrition, and free use of all fitness and recreation facilities. Hilton Head Health is more than a fitness vacation, but a lifestyle change.

From a relaxing resort to wilderness hiking and island healthy lifestyle changes, there are tons of fitness travel options out there to fit anyone’s lifestyle and fitness needs. Why not get fit and travel at the same time?

Some of my fondest memories when I was a youth were our yearly trips that my family would take to Ocean City. They were always full of fun and relaxing and some great times on the boardwalk. Although there are a lot of different places that you could choose for your family vacation, Ocean City offers many things that other places only have one or two of those choices. For family fun or singles nightlife there aren’t many places that have what they have to offer.

First thing that I can really think of that you would enjoy is the boardwalk. It is really one of the best in the world and offers so many diverse things for you to choose from. Starting in the early morning you could rent a bike and ride up and down the boardwalk while the ocean breeze keeps you cool. As the afternoon progresses you will no doubt want to try some of the famous boardwalk fries that they have to offer. They are salty and fantastic. You can also enjoy the amusement park and the games that line the boardwalk. If you are skillful at throwing darts or tossing rings you might even walk away with a nice prize! Then in the evening as the sun drops and the temperature begins to cool the nightlife really begins. At certain times of the year there are so many people that you can hardly walk around, but there are a lot of stores and pubs that you can drop into out of the crowd and relax. You could also find a bench and watch the people go by.

Another thing that is great about Ocean City is all the water that is around. You can swim in the surf, or watch the sun rise over the Atlantic. They also have some great clam digging and fishing in the area. Boat rentals are available for the day or by the hour and you can really catch some great fish in the bay. I know that one of my favorite meals of all time is when we caught some fresh flounder and cooked it on the grill that evening.

Not too far of a drive from Ocean City are some other great places to visit, such as Rehoboth or Assateague Island where the wild ponies are. I saw them one time when I was fishing out in the ocean off the Island. They are really a site to see. Rehoboth Beach offers another boardwalk that is a little quieter in the evenings if Ocean City gets to bee too crowded. I hope that you will make a trip to Ocean City to enjoy the sun and fun. It really is a city with a lot to offer if you take the time to visit.

Bay of the Landing Dragon:  No trip to northern Vietnam could be considered complete without a trip to Quang Ninh Province.

This province shares a common border with China in the north, and harbors one of the wonders of the world with probably the most stunning scenery in Vietnam, Ha Long Bay (Vinh Ha Long). The bay’s tranquil beauty encompasses 4,000 square kiloneters ( 1,500 sq mi ), dotted with well over 1,000 limestone islands and islets, many of them without names. Bizarre rock sculptures jutting drammatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an enchanted, timeless world. The sails of junks and sampans gliding on the bay add further to the beauty of the scene. Ha Long Bay was made famous to Westerners in the French film Indochine. A boat trip from Hong Gai on the bay includes stops at some of the grottoes- the Bo Nau (Pelican) cave, the 2-km-long Hang Hanh tunnel and the Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave.

Traveling is a terrific way to get a break from life’s stresses. In order to make the most out of your travel experience, it is important to make the proper preparations so that you can have peace of mind while enjoying your trip.
The following is a list of tips to help ensure that you have an enjoyable travel experience:
- Before departure, make sure that you provide a family member or neighbor with all of the appropriate contact information such as your cell phone number, email address, and phone number of the hotel.
- When you travel, especially to another country, you have to make sure you are protected. Acquiring travel insurance can give you peace of mind while you are on your trip. Travel insurance is insurance that will protect you against any event that may result in medical expenses, loss of belongings, financial loss, and much more. There are different types of travel insurance for such travel situations as cruises, business travel, vacations, international travel, adventure travel, etc. You can also be covered for such situations as roadside assistance, theft, flight cancellations, flight delays, and baggage loss. Medical insurance is an essential part of traveling. It will cover such circumstances as your transportation to a hospital, hospital stay, treatment and medication costs, emergency medical evacuation, transportation home, and more.
- Proper packing is essential to having a relaxing travel experience. You should make a list of all items that you will need while you are traveling. This can include passports, travelers checks, appropriate clothing for the location and if you are going to be attending any formal activities, cell phone, camera, banking information and credit cards, medications and prescriptions, etc. Pack a day or two before the trip so you will not forget any important items. The really essential items should be kept in a carry bag and stay with you at all times.
- As you are about to leave for your trip, make sure you have secured your home. This includes unplugging all of your appliances and electronic devices, and turning off the water. Turn the heat down and make sure the lamps are unplugged. Make sure your windows and doors are locked. If you have a security alarm system, make sure it is activated. You can give the pass code to a neighbor and change it when you return. Make sure your security lights and cameras are working properly. As well, have someone you trust check the house while you are away. Get rid of any perishables from the refrigerator. You should also take out the trash, water the plants, place lights on automatic timers, and close the curtains and blinds.
- Make sure that you take care of yourself physically. Be mindful of what you eat and take care that you are eating in quality restaurants that adhere to health regulations. You can keep headache medicines and antacids in your bag in case of a stomach ache. As well, proper sanitation practices such as using antibacterial hand gels are recommended.

Traveling is a great way to escape the daily routines of work and other daily responsibilities. You can enjoy great food, new locations, and meet new people. Although traveling is suppose to be relaxing and fun, you can reduce the chances of having a great travel experience if you do not make the necessary preparations prior to leaving for your trip.

Youve saved all year long to take your family to Disney in order to have the time of your lives. Youve heard all about all of the wonderful things that the Disney theme parks have to offer their visitors and youve been waiting for your chance to get there and experience the worlds most wonderful vacation getaway. The question is – how do you make your trip perfect? There is so much to do and to see at Disney that you want to make sure that you dont miss anything, but you dont want to shell out a bunch of extra money for things that you dont necessarily need.

Here are a few quick tips to help put your mind at ease about your Disney vacation.

There are almost too many things to do on a Disney vacation. There are tons of parks, water parks, places to eat and events – getting there without at least groundwork for what you and your family would like to see could lead to a lot of confusion. You dont want to spend half of your vacation trying to figure out what to do – so its a good idea to know what types of activities are available, where they are and which ones youd most like to visit so you can put those options into your tickets when you buy them.

All Disney tickets are called Magic Your Way for a reason, you can specialize your ticket options for the specific activities which will be the most fun for your family. You can feel free to load up on and pay for all of the options that you think you will use when purchasing your tickets or you have the option of just purchasing the basic tickets when you book your trip and upgrading them with specific options at the ticket window when you arrive at the park.
Magic Your Way tickets is usually the best option, because things may change in one way or another as time gets closer to the actual trip. Changes in weather or things like the current health of certain family members may cause you to have to make a change in plans so saving the money up front and only paying for the upgrades that you will surely use is the best option. The ability to add options to your tickets is beneficial in many ways – if some sort of problem arises and you need to end your trip just a day or two in after having bought seven day passes, you can upgrade your tickets to have no expiration and use those same passes at a later date.

There are several different places that you can obtain Disney theme parks tickets, so look for authorized discount providers to save money when purchasing your passes. Look through all of the options that the ticket vendor has available; you may find that youll save a great deal of money by changing the number of days that your passes are good for. For example a one or two day pass will cost more per day than a three or four day pass and a three or four day pass will cost more than a seven day pass. If you are going to be in Disney and visiting the parks for five or six days by the appropriate pass to save as much money as possible.

Going on a Disney vacation may be a once in a lifetime opportunity for you and your family, youll want to do your best to make sure that its memorable. There truly is something for everyone at the Disney theme parks, but you need to make wise decisions when purchasing your tickets and managing your time to make sure you can participate in all of the activities that will make it the best possible vacation for everyone that goes.

Jamaica is one of the most luxurious islands you could ever care to visit and it is for sure the most fashionable tourist destination in the West Indies. This island is filled with gorgeous food, white sandy beaches and a extensive rich historical past. All inclusive Jamaica vacations provide you the perfect chance to explore the large array of holidaymaker attractions that are available to you in Jamaica.

The island of Jamaica is situated just south of Cuba and west of the Dominican Republic. All the major cities here are placed along the coast, these include Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Kingston. When you are on your all inclusive Jamaica vacations, if you wish then you will be able to travel to all or just one of these marvelous resorts. These resorts all have several beaches to a certain degree. This gives you the opportunity to have the most pleasant all inclusive vacation in the Caribbean.

Seven Mile Beach is one of the finest beaches of Jamaica, which is situated near Negril. This splendid beach is extended 11 km beside the west coast. The whole beach is covered by golden sands and is an idyllic place for families

Boston Bay Beach is another enchanting beach in Jamaica, which is situated near Port Antonio. The beach is famous for its clean waters, white sands and the grand jerk pork stands. Holidaymakers can see the largest sea waves at Boston Bay Beach and can hire surfboards to enjoy surfing in these waters.
You should take time on your all inclusive Jamaica vacations to explore some of the interior of Jamaica. The Black River is based on the South Coast of Jamaica. If you take the time to visit this area, you will be reminded of the Tarzan pictures, this is because the spot is full with lush green trees and forests. While on a excursion with South Coast Safaris, you will find wild crocodiles in the woods. As well, this place is the home for many wild animals. Birdwatchers will forget everything here seeing the abundance of birds and bird life in these forests.

Green Grotto Caves are some of the most fascinating caves in Jamaica and once these granite caves were used to conceal runaway slaves. On the face of the caves, there are non-stop boardrooms and there is a supernatural Grotto Lake near it. You can visit the lake by taking a boat. Blue Mountains is another beautiful place in Jamaica, which should not be missed on your all-inclusive Jamaica vacations.

The Blue Mountains is one of the largest and greenest parks in the Caribbean and it is best for traveling around. To reach the peak of the mountains you have to trek 5 to 6 hours through deep foliage. While on thisa trek you will be able to listen to the wonderful bird songs and chirping of the birds.
All inclusive Jamaica vacations offer the opportunity of enjoying a rafting experience. You can go rafting on the Rio Grande, which is located near Port Antonio. Rafting on the Rio Grande is for certain a unique experience and you can use the bamboo poles supplied to push the rafts along. Martha Brea’s village is another spot where you will also be able to enjoy rafting during your Jamaica vacations.

This village offers a excellent rafting experience. Here you have to sit on a high platform, which is made from cane wood and from the platform you can observe long spread out river surroundings. The view of the river scenery is fascinating and charming.