Recommend July 2018 - 52

Caribbean

New Fitness Experiences
Ed Wetschler

The expansion of fitness experiences in the
Caribbean shows no sign of a let-up, so put
down that donut: We're here to talk about
new ways resorts and other businesses are
serving the ever-increasing demand for
healthy vacations.

Carlisle Bay Antigua: Yoga Retreat
The Aug. 11-18 yoga retreat at Carlisle Bay
Antigua will be the first-ever such event
at this luxury beach resort. "A Journey
through the Elements," its official name,
is a week-long yoga and wellness retreat
led by international yoga instructor Tanja
Mickwitz. Featuring the yogic practice of
Panchamahabhuta, which focuses on the five
great elements (earth, wind, fire, air
and space), the program will take guests on
an immersive, soul-searching experience
through nature's powerful and healing
elements. The goals: both inner rejuvenation
and outward strength.
Each day participants will concentrate on
one of the five elements. Morning sessions
will feature dynamic practices to invigorate
for the day (Vinyasa, creative flow, stability,
alignment, core strength, etc). Afternoons
will be reserved for slower flow (restorative
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yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Shakti
Meditation, etc). The retreat's all-inclusive
pricing also includes off-site activities to
connect guests to the island's natural beauty,
from horseback riding to helicopter tours and
sunset cruises.
If this is coming up too soon, it's still worth
noting because Carlisle Bay, sister resort
to London's One Aldwych, is one of the
classiest resorts on an island with no shortage
of upmarket hideaways. Moreover, the
event, designed as an atypically all-inclusive
package for this high-end EP resort, seems
likely to be just one of many fitness weeks
to come.
At press time, weekly rates for two adults
during high season start at $6,999 pp dbl,
and they include off-site activities such as
horseback riding and a helicopter tour so
participants can experience more of Antigua.
carlisle-bay.com/offers/carlisle-bay-yogaretreat/51-13/

Club Med Punta Cana:
New Surfing Program
Long a proponent of the sporting life-how
many other resorts offer lessons with Cirque
du Soleil acrobats and sailing on lightning-

fast Lasers?-Club Med Punta Cana is about
to add surfing lessons to its menu of activities.
Moreover, the instruction will feature one
teacher to one student in order to maximize
each guest's comfort level and progress. These
lessons, available Nov. 1 through April 30 at
the Club Med Discovery Center, cost $40,
and equipment is included in the rates.
At press time, early booking rates for a
$5,236 room were starting at $2,738 (for
two adults), high season. Since no children
are involved in this hypothetical booking,
I would urge an upgrade to the Zen Oasis
enclave, where a $6,709 room was going for
$3,916 (for two adults). clubmedta.com

Excellence Oyster Bay
On June 1 Excellence Resorts established
a beachhead in Jamaica by opening the
adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay on a
peninsula rimmed by sand. The company's
"all-inclusive is luxury" style includes an
avalanche of indoor and outdoor activities.
For example, a 2,433-sq.-ft. gym features
treadmills, crossover, movement and step
machines, weights, and classes in aerobics,
yoga. A scenic fitness trail serves walkers
and joggers. Watersports such as sailing,
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http://www.clubmedta.com http://carlisle-bay.com/offers/carlisle-bay-yoga-retreat/51-13/ http://www.recommend.com
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