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Cruising Along Some of the world’s most luxurious spas don’t have an address. Instead, they float across country borders welcoming thousands of travellers looking for serenity and beauty bliss. Take a look at these stunning cruise ship spas.
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ou either love or hate cruise ship holidays, but it’s a fact that the popularity of cruises is on a steep ascent. Demand for cruising has increased 20.5 per cent in the last five years making it one of the fastest growing industries. Over 27 million people cruised the oceans last year, and it’s fair to say that most of them would have opted for a cruise not least because of the overly luxurious on-board amenities and entertainment options. From over-the-top offerings like Go-Cart racing and bionic bars to planetariums and surf simulators, cruises are no longer just a fancy way to get from A to B – it seems like for many, the journey is the destination. With more and more people placing importance on wellness as part of their holidays, having a beautiful spa on your cruise ship is crucial to attract clients who enjoy the finer things in life. We take a look at the world’s most gorgeous cruise ship spas that are so grand and luxurious, it’s hard to believe they’re floating.
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1. The Spa at Seabourn Seabourn’s Steiner spas offer a wide range of face and body treatments as well as a fitness center with ocean views, but for anyone wanting more than that, they can book ‘Wellness Cruises with Dr. Andrew Weil’, an exclusive mindful living program at sea. A number of complimentary wellness seminars, and interactive sessions led by Dr. Weil and his team are part of the cruise, which also includes the on-board Mindful Living coach. A selection of optional, for-charge shore excursions are also on offer, taking the wellness mindset to enriching destinations ashore. The spa’s design reflects Seabourn’s emphasis on mindfulness with a contradiction of pale subdued colours and splashes of brightness, and the use of natural materials such as wood and stone. 50 | SPA+CLINIC
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