Sophisticated travelers are now  incorporating their spa experiences into everyday home life from cooking healthy recipes to adding steam showers, whirlpools, lap pools and other health enhancing gizmos  such as personal massage tables set-ups in their personal home gyms.

Hotels have been adding spa suites with heated massage tables, high-end amenities and spa-like décor. Gosh, spas in every shape and size have been sprouting up all over, in shopping malls, doctor’s offices and airports.  Next thing you know, you may see chair massages set up at convenience stores and gas stations.

A trend in the next 10 years appears to be the expansion to spa lifestyle communities. Canyon Ranch SpaClub in Miami Beach is one.

Oceania Cruise Line, Cunard and Regent Cruises offer the Canyon Ranch experience onboard their ships adding services similar to the Canyon Ranch destination spas in Arizona and Massachusetts. The  Canyon Ranch Spa Club aboard Oceania Insignia exceeded my expectations.    I was able to continue my daily fitness regimen and follow a flavorful Canyon Ranch prepared meal program from the moment I stepped onboard.  You CAN cruise  a luxury ship and without gaining weight.  In fact, with my program intact along with all the walking on Oceania's destination intense itinerary, I returned home with improved tone and better eating habits.

Celebrity's Solstice offered a medi-spa as well, I consulted with an MD onboard about Juvederm, Botox and other fillers. 

The SeaDream Yacht Club Spa is Thai certified and the only one of its kind at sea.  Pampered passengers may choose from an extensive range of spa favorites such as  the Asian Blend massage, Javanese Lulur body treatment and Traditional Thai Massage.  The SeaDream Spa provides eight massage therapists, on a vessel carrying about 100 passengers, to ensure that all spa needs are being indulged. Massage on deck is pure pleasure cooled by gentle sea breezes. The experience of a  relaxing night's sleep under the stars on a Balinese Bed is beyond words.

According to ISPA,  "Spas have increased their appeal to broader audiences. The industry study reveals that 80 percent of spas have introduced special packages targeted at diverse client groups, including men, couples, teens, families, athletes and seniors.  Over six in ten spas introduced discounts and incentives to attract first-time clients." The motto, "there is a spa experience for everyone," has never been more true.

Boomers are interested in anti-aging treatments and products.  Baby boomers and their offspring will invest time and money to look youthful and healthy. From dermatologists to plastic surgeons to cosmetic dentists, the teaming up between spas and doctors is growing.  People are saavy regarding their total spa experience and are busy looking for a one-stop spa , many can be had on luxurious cruise ships. 

 

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