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with the healing Amethyst crystal serving as a conduit for natural healing. Heated Loungers – These loungers invite you to relax and unwind while offering panoramic views of the ocean. Truly calming. Desert Infrared Sauna – offering the benefits of natural sunlight without the damage. Float Zen Zone – Stunning views while cocooned in a swinging chair, perfect for a meditative sleep. Inhale Salt Therapy – Considered to be a healing practice, natural salt breathes new life into the body. Mist Aroma Steam – Steam releases impurities from the body and opens the airways. Rainfall Water Therapy – Refreshing and invigorating water massage If you do not want to lose out on your fitness regimen while at sea, Edge has you covered. With state-of-the-art Technogym weight machines and cardio equipment to take your fitness to the next level, you will be elevating your game. Incredible views through the floor to ceiling windows that connect you to the sea during your work out offer an invigorating landscape. Even the fitness center is sporting the latest at sea technology such as Peloton cycling classes and Ryde, a real road-cycling experience. Take advantage of Celebrity’s other firsts on classes like The Contender, a cardio boxing class or Pulse Barre, a total body workout with an emphasis on balance. Of course, you cannot forget The Spa Café & Juice Bar, where you can refuel your body with nutri-
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tious smoothies, salads and cold pressed juices. One of the indulgent perks of the AquaClass is having special access to Celebrity’s specialty restaurant, Blu. Blu offers an elegant spa cuisine with inspiration from California and the Mediterranean. It incorporates healthy dinner options such as tamarind glazed quail to richer plates like pan seared filet mignon or New York strip steak. Breakfast is also available at Blu and includes smoked salmon, custom omelets, and more. Sides like mushrooms, tofu, yogurts, parfaits, fresh fruit and smoothies round out healthy breakfast choices for cruisers. As an additional perk, reservations for Blu are not required for AquaClass passengers and guests are still able to dine in the Edge’s many other dining options as well. Taking a cruise does not mean you have to compromise on Health and Wellness. Next time you are wanting an escape with an emphasis on luxurious pampering, consider upgrading your stateroom to an AquaClass on Celebrity Cruises. While AquaClass staterooms are available on all of Celebrity’s ships, consider sailing on the Celebrity Edge to experience an innovative ship along with a spa sanctuary that creates a wellness journey like no other. Did I mention the Edge will have a sister ship debuting April 2020 for double your pleasure! Nancy Leos, owner of Boundless Travel and an Accredited Cruise Counsellor with the Cruise Line International Association.
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