4.07.2013

Breaking Down The Breakaway - THE SPA

Okay, full disclosure:  I am not much of a spa guy.  But I have friends and clients who are, and the Spa on Norwegian Breakaway sounds like it will be a huge feature, for those who DO like to be pampered and stay fit while on a cruise.

By the way, the Breakaway WILL have a barbershop, as the Epic does.  THIS is the kind of thing I can go for.  In fact, I did, on my last cruise and positively swooned about it in a post in that series...so look it up if you want all the details.  But suffice it to say, they do all those old fashioned barbershop things with the hot towels and closer than close shave (I seriously did not have a 5 o'clock shadow for 3 days after getting a shave.  And people actually noticed), plus the newer fangled spa treatments like facials masks and stuff.  But it's sitting in a barber chair in a room with a barber pole out front.  Very manly!

Now, to the Spa:  It starts off with a first class Day Spa, then a Medi-Spa and a Salon, continues to the Fitness Center, and finally a Salt Room, as well as a large Thermal Suite.

The journey begins on Deck 15 where you can experience well-trained massage therapists specializing in over 50 treatments from hotstone massages to oxygen facials. Acupuncture and age-defying treatments are on the menu as well.

Of course there is a full-service Salon for all your hair care needs, main-pedis, and the like.
The Fitness Center has free weights, TRX training, cardio on the most advanced equipment or aerobics, spinning or kickboxing classes.  You can also stretch like The Rockettes® by taking an exclusive fitness class designed by The Rockettes® training team.

Norwegian Breakaway also has a large Thermal Suite, with steam, dry sauna, a Vitality pool, hot tubs, waterfalls and heated tiled lounges that ensure relaxation. The waterfall is not just to look at...you can sit under it for a nice relaxing massage.  And those heated loungers, I have to tell you, get RAVES from everyone I know that has used them.

Within the Thermal Suite is the Salt Room, a dramatic grotto surrounded with layers of salt crystals to help cleanse the body. Simply inhale, exhale and be well.  The Salt Room mimics natural salt caves found in Eastern Europe. The noninvasive treatment, halotherapy, is relaxing, natural and scientifically proven to improve respiratory and skin ailments and aid in overall wellness.

So, there you have it...the quick and dirty on The Spa!

In case you haven't heard, Norwegian has recently announced a slamming deal, to fill the last few cabins on both the TransAtlantic and the Bermuda Inaugural Sailings:  One FREE Hotel night, pre-cruise,  in London or in New York!

So, it's about your last chance to CALL ME and book your Breakaway Cruise.  760.265.3687