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Cruising is a great way to travel to many places without having to plan all of the vacation by yourself. Just sit back, relax, and let your captain take you through dreamy Caribbean islands, exotic stops in Asia and Australia, and even around majestic glaciers of Alaska. When you’re not ashore exploring, your ship offers everything you need to live comfortably: bustling casinos, a wide variety of entertainment, delectable eats, and even unlimited free drinks on select sailings. It is no wonder with all this indulgence, the average amount of weight gained on a cruise ship can range anywhere between

Are you looking for a way to leave behind the stress of your daily life? A cruise vacation offers the ultimate way to relax and unwind. Do you want outstanding service and a choice of inspiring world destinations to explore on your next vacation? Cruising with Norwegian offers all of that and more. On a Norwegian cruise, every staff member goes out of their way to pamper you — from greeting you by name to making your favorite dessert appear right after dinner. 

There's no better time to enjoy the healing benefits of a spa treatment than when you're on a cruise. Why? Because in the vacation world on board your ship, you don't need to rush back to work or pick up the kids. Mandara Spa offers over 50 specialty spa treatments designed to relax, refresh, and revitalize. For more pampering, book a Spa Suite where you'll have complimentary use of the sauna, steam room, heated loungers, hydrotherapy pools, and the Thermal Spa Suites. It's no wonder Norwegian Cruise Line was voted the World's Best Cruise Spa by World Spa Awards.

Picture this: It’s your first day cruising at sea, and you’re somewhere between the Florida coastline and the Bahamas islands. Who’s to say exactly what the precise latitude might be? From the perspective of your poolside lounge chair, you’re content to gaze at the stretch of sky and aquamarine sea. The city traffic snarls and office paper piles couldn’t be further from your mind. You roll over on your stomach, and reach for your phone for a time check – and that’s where the trouble begins.

When I teach a beginner’s yoga class, the most essential tool comes down to one simple instruction: Breathe. Easy, yes? But just think – whether you’re taking an exotic cruise vacation or spending a quiet weekend at home – how long does it take you before your mind settles down and you’re able to deeply relax and exhale?