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Top 5 cruise ship spas
Being on a cruise seems luxurious enough. To add to the glam and relaxation, though, consider a spa visit. Frankly, if I were on a cruise, I'm not sure if I would need a spa--the cruise seems like it might be enough pleasure. On second thought, a person to massage my feet would be nice--a person from Thailand, perhaps.
If you are that person who wants to add the best spa experience to your trip, and I'm starting to think I am, here are five ship spas to check out. A tweet from TomTravel2 led me to what makes them stand outs in the crowd. As he said, how can one pick out five best? Still, they are touted by msnbc as being the five at the top. The more I read about them, the more that massage seems sweet indeed. [photo by kikaski]
Celebrity Solstice Aqua Spa - Has indoor waterfalls and areas to relax and lounge while waiting for treatment and afterward. Acupuncture treatments are a forte.
Costa Serena Samsara Spa-If I were on this cruise, I'd want to see the spa even if I didn't get a treatment. It's the largest spa at sea and was designed to capture an Asian flavor. Ayurvedic, holistic treatments are an integral part of the options. There's a foot massage that I have my eye on.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Canyon Ranch Spa Club--A spa called Canyon Ranch on a cruise ship is an amazing thought. I picture cowboys and horses. Not this spa. Think reflexology, an ice fountain and aromatic treatments. After reading about this spa's description, if I didn't disembark from the Queen Mary fresh and new, I'd feel something was wrong with me, especially with the "healthy living experts" at the ready to pass on tips and advice.
Disney Magic Vista Spa--Besides the fine looking couples massage and other relaxation treatments, this spa has a rain forest and "villas" that come with a private deck, hot tub and an open-air shower. My!
Norweigian Pearl South Pacific Spa--With Botox being one of the treatment options--seriously, yuk-I guess one would end the cruise a new person. I'd stick with the thalassotherapy pool which is described as a relaxing, heated salt water pool.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Scott Carmichael May 31st 2009 8:17PM
Cruise ship spa facilities are fantastic, but horribly expensive. On my honeymoon, we racked up an $1800 bill in the Princess cruises Elemis spa.
Still, very much worth it. There is something to be said for getting a hot mud treatment looking out at the dolphins.