Want to plan a vacation without derailing your 2018 fitness goals? Here are 5 great vacations that combine fitness and fun!
- Sea of Cortez The Base Camp Baja expeditions depart from the Baja California Sur city La Paz on January 1, 4, 7, and 10 for three- or four-night voyages aboard the 30-cabin National Geographic Sea Bird, which will serve as a “floating base camp” to explore the pristine Sea of Cortez coastline. In addition to a long list of outdoor activities (think hiking among pink volcanic ash and snorkeling with sea lions), travelers will have access to exhale’s popular Core Fusion Barre Bootcamp, HIIT, and Power Yoga classes, plus SUP (stand up paddleboard) yoga and assisted stretching.
- Seattle A scenic race immediately followed by brunch? Sign us up. Seattle Magazine’s popular Brunch Run will be held on April 7, 2018. The 5K through Magnuson Park and Lake Washington ends with unlimited brunch fare from local restaurants at the finish line. Even better? The post-run “Boozy Brunch Garden” with Bloody Marys and mimosas.
- Huntington Beach Often ranked as one of the best surf towns in the United States, this SoCal beach has no shortage of surfing schools. Two for new surfers to consider: Learn 2 Rip, popular for its affordable rates, and HB Surf School, which offers 90-minute lessons to adults every Saturday (both schools provide complimentary boards and wetsuits).
- Vail, Colorado Long for fresh powder, ski-in-ski-out lodging and apres ski meals? At The Sebastian-Vail — a Timbers Resort in Vail, Colorado, you can burn calories on the slopes then pamper those muscles when you return to their luxury spa. The Sebastian offers ski packages featuring on-mountain ski valet, dinner for two and two 50-minute signature spa treatments.
- Belize Dive into Southern Belize’s tropical waters with The Inn at Roberts Grove in Placencia. Swim through the ocean exploring the second largest Barrier Reef in the world as well other amazing diving locations. There is also a whale shark dive trip where you can experience the gentle giants up close.
