Third Annual Mind & Body Cruise Set for December Aboard Carnival Glory
From yoga and tai chi and cooking demonstrations to fitness and nutrition workshops hosted by leading wellness experts, the third annual Mind & Body Cruise offers a weeklong variety of interesting and insightful activities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.
Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines and Shape and Men´s Fitness magazines, the health and wellness cruise takes place aboard the 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory from December 2 to 9, 2006. Ports of call include Key West, Belize and Cozumel.
Classes focus on tai chi, qigong, meditation and yoga, as well as nutritional seminars on the effect of different foods on mood and energy levels, and the impact of vitamins, minerals and supplements on the body.
Leading the workshops and demonstrations will be some of the nation´s top experts in fitness, nutrition and wellness, who will also be available to answer questions and conduct one-on-one wellness evaluations.
While aboard the Carnival Glory, “Mind/Body Cruise” participants can enjoy a 13,300-square-foot spa featuring exercise equipment and workout facilities, as well as whirlpools, saunas/steam rooms, and health and beauty treatments. Carnival Glory also includes four swimming pools, one with a 214-foot-long water slide.
Dining venues include two two-level main dining rooms, an expansive 1,200-seat casual eatery poolside and an elegant upscale supper club. Health-conscious menu items, including a nightly vegetarian selection and “Spa Carnival Fare,” guilt-free dishes that are lower in sodium, fat, cholesterol and calories, are available in main dining rooms, while the poolside eatery boasts a 35-item salad bar and a 24-hour frozen yogurt station.
Carnival Glory also features numerous dancing and entertainment venues, including a piano bar, wine bar, sports bar, and an elaborate multi-level theater showcasing lavish Vegas-style entertainment.
