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ake it a truly relaxing vacation by putting selfcare at the top of your agenda . When planning your cruise itinerary , reserve some time for an indulgent escape of soothing spa treatments , quiet time for meditation or an excursion centered on wellness . Cruise lines continually optimize their offerings so that you can quiet the mind and strengthen your body with a collection of fitness classes , replenishing hydrotherapies , beauty innovations and tension-releasing bodywork .
Book your selection of treatments at a spa at sea and lose yourself in a sanctuary designed for comfort . Step into one of these havens and find calming decor , the inviting scent of essential oils and a team of friendly professionals intent on your relaxation . Scrub and massage your way to bliss with herbal remedies , steaming compresses and kneading strokes . Restore your balance and harmony with your ship ’ s offerings of treatments to unlock your glow and feel your best .
In addition to onboard spa features , day tours focused on wellness allow visitors to try local practices , discover ancient traditions , and apply natural elements with healing properties . Visit a hammam in Malaga , Spain , where age-old bathhouse traditions endure , feel the therapeutic effects of spiritual drumming on the body and mind in Adelaide , Australia , or practice yoga with a class above the seaside town of Taormina , Italy . Let go of daily stressors and emerge from your excursion inspired .
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