WLCVacations Promotes Healthy Travelling through Specialty Cruises

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - May 17, 2010 –– World Luxury Cruise Vacations (WLCVacations) is now offering a variety of options for staying healthy while still enjoying your vacation. This boutique cruise company specializing in small ship journeys has created specialty cruises that promote healthy travelling, including Golden Odyssey's Yoga Cruise, Absoluut2, and riverboat cruises.

The Golden Odyssey's Yoga Cruise in Flanders, Belgium, is a great opportunity for guests to explore the art of yoga. This specialty cruise was designed for anyone interested in yoga, whether beginner, intermediate, or expert.

The itinerary includes daily consultation and yoga sessions with Siri Atma, a trained yogi. Atma trained under the master of Kundalini Yoga Yogi Bhajan in 1997. She is dedicated to yogic technology and natural nutrition as well as helping to bring a positive change. Her sessions will include methods of yoga, movement, meditation, and stress management to help maximize positive attitudes and help overall fitness and health.

Prices for this 7-day cruise start at $4,850 per person.

The Absoluut2, another boutique barge, has created an exercise environment that is sure to motivate any guest. John and Ienka Baker, owners of Absoluut2, explain their exercise layout. "Onboard Absoluut2 we have an elliptic exercise machine. Rather than having this inside a gym, we have placed it on the aft deck alongside the Jacuzzi. This way our guests can enjoy the scenery passing slowly by as their exercise time passes all too quickly. We also keep yoga mats for those who have brought along their preferred yoga DVDs. A natural feature of decks is the safety rails, which make ideal stretching bars, again exercising outdoors. And for the guests who love to run or bike ride, the tow paths alongside the canals are perfect, as there is no traffic and it is often out in the countryside or through small villages."

Prices for this 7-day cruise start at $3,950 per person.

A complement to a great workout is a healthy meal. Riverboat cruises are now offering a diverse selection of cuisine for the healthy eater. The onboard chefs prepare each meal with fresh ingredients from local shops. Breakfast menus include an excellent selection of fruits, healthy grain cereals/muesli, yogurts, and an assortment of freshly baked breads. An omelet station and other menu items are also available. For lunch, options such as a "light lunch" are available for guests who want an alternative to a big lunch. And for dinner, a "light dinner" option is available every day, along with a selection of soups and salads. Riverboat cruises cater to any diet requirement including low fat, low sodium, vegetarian, and more.

Prices for a riverboat cruise vary by destination and time length, but can start as low as $1,365 per person for a 7-day cruise.

Complete details and prices for these cruises and more can be found at www.WLCVacations.com and www.FranceCruises.com.