A vacation on a tropical island where you plan to do nothing more than lay on the beach and dip your toe in the ocean sounds so tempting. But think of all the good you can do for your body if you spend the time working out under the direction of resort professionals.
Sugar Ridge Antigua has a Fit Escape package that includes hiking, ocean fitness, kayaking, Pilates and yoga among other activities. Skilled travelers can also go SCUBA diving, windsurfing and ziplining through the island’s tropical rainforest. Upon arrival, guests receive a postural alignment and body assessment using the Polar program. Polar equipment continues to monitor guests with the use of F2 watches and heart rate monitors. In addition, you’ll continue to get guidance on heart rate monitoring for weight loss, increased endurance and overall fitness throughout the stay.
In addition to the rigorous schedule of fitness activities, you get three treatments at the resort’s Aveda Spa and access to chiropractic services including assessment of posture and biomechanics of movement and cooking classes to promote a healthy lifestyle.
It’s ironic that a resort called Sugar Ridge would have a tropical boot camp. The Fit Escape package seems to be well rounded, and gives you options on what activities you want to participate. There are more active activities and spa treatments and other low-key ones planned to balance things out so you will push yourself but not overdo it under the tropical sun of Antigua.