Good Health Choices New Zealand – August 2019

Finding

connection

Travelling with

others offers the perfect

opportunity for bonding and

quality time together. It’s

natural to be interested in

different things, so talk about

the activities you want to

experience together before you

go. A solo trip doesn’t

necessarily mean a lonely trip.

There are so many ways to

meet people: book a group

tour, talk to locals, reconnect

with friends abroad, and keep

your eye out for other solo

travellers.

A chance to heal

When your body is out of kilter, the idea of an active holiday can sound like an

absolute nightmare. If you’re struggling with things like sleep issues, body aches,

stress and headaches, forget about biking and hiking and opt for a relaxing getaway

that will leave you feeling replenished. There are all sorts of retreats and

accommodation options around the world that offer healing therapies such as

massage, spas, yoga, meditation, time in nature and organic food.

A great way to see the world and get plenty of bang for

your buck is to book yourself on a cruise. It’s a

particularly good option if you want a stress-free lead

up to your holiday as you’ll avoid much of the hard

work around having to organise numerous bookings

and payments for flights, taxis, accommodation – not

to mention daily food and activities once you’ve

arrived. A cruise package means you’ve covered all your

bases in one booking. You simply have to show up.

Travelling on the water can be a very peaceful way to

move between destinations, more so than a cramped

plane cabin – especially if you’re not a fan of flying

• and it also means avoiding airport hassles. Instead of
  being stuck in a seat for the long-haul, you can enjoy a

proper bed, elegant dining, spa treatments, gym

facilities, drinks at the bar, or a dip in the pool. Many

liners also offer activities to keep little ones

entertained too.

Upon disembarking in each port, you’re free to

explore on your own or join the on-shore excursions

offered by the cruise company. Suites are generally

equipped with a lockable safe to store any valuables

and when it’s time for the next location, your

accommodation comes along with you, saving time on

packing and unpacking bags or lugging them from

place to place. This can mean more time enjoying the

company of your friends, family or partner, or even

forming new friendships with fellow cruisers.

CRUISING CONVENIENCE

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