Photo Credit: Crystal It’s no surprise that thoughtful wellness itineraries continue to be one of the most popular requests from travel enthusiasts in search of their next bucket list journey. With many stressors in the world affecting our daily habits and behaviors, wellness tourism continues to deliver on its promise of combating negative qualities and turning travel into an opportunity to maintain and improve our holistic health. From menopause retreats to cold plunge packages, forest bathing, and nature therapy, some of the most notable hospitality brands and leading destinations are giving travelers an all-access pass to some of the most exclusive names and programming in health, spa, and fitness.
No stranger to delivering exceptional voyages for upmarket travelers, Crystal , the award-winning cruise brand which returned to sea in 2023 following its acquisition by A&K Travel Group, announced two special sailings dedicated to wellness, planned for December 2024 . These new retreats are expected to give guests unparalleled journeys of rejuvenation and self-discovery. Set to sail aboard the elegant Crystal Symphony ship from December 1-14, 2024 (Barcelona, Spain to Tema, Ghana), and December 14-23, 2024 (Tema, Ghana to Cape Town, South Africa); the retreats bring together a remarkable group of industry experts who have curated specialized programming in the categories of healthy aging, functional nutrition, fitness, mental wellbeing, and body and mind detox.
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