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Workouts while on the Road

October 9th, 2009 No comments
by Curt Joel

Workouts for Travelers

Excited about your vacation? Even though traveling is fun, getting to your vacation destination-whether by plane, train, automobile-often involves lengthy periods of sitting. Hours of sitting associated with air travel-first in the airport lounge & then on the plane can leave you tight before your vacation has even started!

To help combat potential problems associated with traveling, try these suggestions below from L. Leiber, who earned her master’s degree in public health from Berkeley, and teaches Pilates in Oakland, CA.

Seated Exercises

How can you combat the negative effects of waiting at the airport for your flight? Try some of these seated exercises. They’ll improve your posture and help prevent fatigue.

Place your feet solidly on the floor, about 4 inches away from each other.

Sit up straight.

Tip pelvis to bring it vertical (neutral spine position).

Lengthen your neck, like a giraffe. Do this by pushing your shoulders away from your ears.

Breathe in, and on exhalation, draw in abdominals, engaging the core. Return to this position between each seated exercise.

Figure-Four Stretch. Place one ankle on top of opposite knee. Hinge forward at hips, keeping spine neutral. Hold for 15-30 seconds, feeling a deep stretch on outside of hip. Repeat on other side.

Seated twists. While keeping a tall posture reach to the back of your chair and hold without letting your knees or hips rotate. When you exhale, allow your body to go farther into the stretch. Do not perform this move if you have disk issues.

Shoulder shrugs and rolls. Inhale and lift your shoulders toward your ears. On the exhale push your shoulder blades back and down into your back pockets. Continue and repeat this exercise for 4 to 6 repetitions.

Neck Stretch. With chin slightly tucked, let right ear drop toward right shoulder. Hold stretch for 3-4 breaths, letting weight of head stretch left side of neck. Gently release stretch and repeat on other side.

Rock a Bye-Baby. With your right hand on your opposite elbow and left hand on your right elbow and with folded arms, draw your right elbow as far as possible toward the right side and feel the stretch on the outside of left shoulder. Repeat two to three repetitions on both sides.

When You Are Standing: Waiting to get passed security at the airport is the first of many times your will stand in line on your trip. Make the best use of your time with some of these exercises.

Footwork. Stand, feet side-by-side, two or three inches away from each other and balance your weight evenly. Raise your heels off the ground slowly and evenly. Repeat eight to ten repetitions.

Stationary March. Come up to the balls of the feel like the exercise described above. This time alternately lower one heel to the ground at a time. Repeat this move 15X on each side.

Thigh Lift. While keeping your hips level to the ground, raise your knee until your thigh is level to the ground as well. Keep your spine neutral and balance in this position for as long as possible. Repeat on the other side.

Roll-Down. Bring chin to chest and slowly roll down, one vertebra at a time until spine is flexed forward, arms hanging toward floor. Bend knees slightly and roll up, stacking vertebrae one at a time, bringing head up last. Repeat 2-3 times.

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A Guide to Whale Watching Adventure in Cabo San Lucas

July 15th, 2009 No comments
by Paul Garnett

One of the many exciting activities in Cabo San Lucas is signing up for whale watching tours. The great waters in Cabo are from the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez – two great bodies of waters that are home to great marine animals including the whales. Due to its location, Cabo San Lucas is indeed a great place to enjoy whale watching.

The Magdalena Bay in Cabo San Lucas is also a whale sanctuary where they take shelter and give birth to their young. This usually occurs only at certain times of the year and this is also the time that Cabo is great for whale watching.

Whales visit Cabo San Lucas in the months of January to March. At these times, you can enjoy watching whales that breach in the water with their young. At times, they also sport their spyhopping skills where these huge mammals position themselves vertically on the water with their heads on the surface, which seemed to be observing their surroundings.

If you are planning to take a whale watching adventure for your Cabo San Lucas vacation, you can join whale watching tours that are offered by many touring companies in Cabo. They often take care of transportation services from your hotel to the whale watching site.

There are different service providers in Cabo when it comes to whale watching tours. Below are some of the touring companies you can contact for your whale watching adventure.

If you want to do whale watching on board a historical tallship, you can join the whale watching tours aboard the Talofa Tallship. They also cater to sunset cruises as well as snorkeling tours.

Blue Adventures is one touring company you can also get in touch with if you want a whale watching tour. They offer whale watching tours as well as other tours you might want to enjoy while you are in Cabo.

You can also enjoy the great whale show aboard the Buccaneer Queen tallship. If you want to feel like a pirate while enjoying a sight of the whales in the water, you can definitely have that setup with the Buccaneer Queen tallship.

Other whale watching tours you can get in Cabo are from the Cabo Sails, Cabo Xtreme Sports, Panchito tours, Adventure Cabo Deep Blue and many others.

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Finding a Vacation Rental for your Cabo San Lucas Vacation

June 20th, 2009 No comments
by Paul Garnett

Are you planning to spend a great summer vacation in Cabo San Lucas? Or, are you probably looking for some vacation rentals where you can stay during your vacation?

If you are looking for a place to stay in Cabo San Lucas you can actually choose from private homes, condominiums, villas of different classes and of course, a yacht. Depending on your preference and budget, you actually have a wide selection of accommodations in Cabo.

To get a good accommodation in Cabo San Lucas, one thing you have to consider is its accessibility. If you prefer to get a hotel or a vacation home near the airport, you can choose to. If the hotel or villa of your choice is not that near to the airport, you can always check for shuttle services.

If you think you would be spending more time on the beach during your vacation, you might want to find a beachfront villa or vacation house. However, if you think you might be spending a lot of time in the golf courses, you might also want to get a villa near these golf courses – and you can choose hotels and villas that are close to the beach and the golf courses too!

If you love scuba diving, you may also want to get a rental right on the beach known to have the best scuba diving spot. Cabo indeed provides many choices for you.

You can even charter a yacht and make it your home while in Cabo San Lucas. This could be a great adventure itself while cruising in the waters of Cabo and enjoying the luxuries like what hotels have.

There are a number of hotels, vacation homes and villas around Cabo and all these are available at different comforts and luxuries. You just have to check what fits your budget and what facilities or amenities you may want for a comfortable stay in Cabo.

There are hotels or villas in Cabo that have spa services or gym facilities, so you may want to choose to stay in those hotels. If you need some 24-hour services, you can also check if the hotel or villa offers one. Wherever you choose to stay in Cabo make sure it will give you the convenience and the comfort that would make up a great vacation.

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Snorkeling in the Waters of Cabo

June 9th, 2009 No comments
by Paul Garnett

Cabo San Lucas is blessed with great bodies of water rich in coral reefs and colorful schools of fishes. This makes the place a great snorkeling site for those who love to explore the waters of Cabo San Lucas. You may not be able to do fishing but of course you can enjoy taking underwater pictures and just getting close to the wonderful like underwater.

You may choose to join a guided snorkeling tour in Cabo where snorkeling experts can assist you and guide you to the sites where you can have the most beautiful view of the marine life in Cabo. Boat and equipment rentals are also available in the many shops in the place. Here are some places where you can get snorkeling tours and equipment rentals in Cabo.

Andromeda Divers

Andromeda Divers is one of the first dive shops in Cabo San Lucas. They not only provide snorkeling activities but also parasailing, kayaking, boat trips, trips on glass bottom boats, horseback riding and of course diving.

Buccaneer Queen

Buccaneer Queen, the legendary 96-foot long tall ship, is sailing around Cabo San Lucas while offering snorkeling tours, private charters, sunset cruises and whale watching. This ship provides total snorkeling experience while offering elegant cruising experience.

Cabo Sails

If you wish to charter your own fine sailboat for your snorkeling tours, you can also go to Cabo Sails for assistance. They offer fine tours including snorkeling tours and allow you to do your water adventures throughout the day if you wish to. This could also be a romantic way to enjoy snorkeling, whale watching or cruising around Cabo.

If you are vacationing in Cabo with the family, there are also tours that cater to family activities. You can also charter a sailboat for the whole family if you want to go snorkeling or explore the seas together.

Cabo Xtreme Sports

You can also go to Cabo Xtreme Sports if you want to be guided with the best snorkeling sites in Cabo. Aside from snorkeling, they can also help you with other activities that you might want to try like wakeboarding, surfing, kayaking and whale watching.

Adventure Cabo Deep Blue

For certified divers, Adventure Cabo Deep Blue can also assist you in tours around Cabo. They also offer PADI certification courses, underwater professional photography, whale watching and of course, snorkeling. If you want to improve your snorkeling or diving experience, they can surely help you.

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Vacation On A Cruise Ship

March 16th, 2009 No comments

There are many different types of cruises to take when you want to find the perfect vacation destination. Many cruise ships offer plenty of activities, food, and entertainment while you are aboard. You will be able to relax on the deck, meet new people, and look out on the ocean. This is a relaxing adventure for anyone who wants to get away from it all. When choosing a cruise, you should first see what is offered by different cruise lines. Senior cruises, singles cruises, family cruises, and standard cruises are all options that you have. Depending on your circumstances, you should choose the cruise that best suits your needs.

In addition to these types of cruises, the length of the cruise will also determine which one to go on. Shorter cruises tend to have more parties and a younger crowd, whereas longer cruises will have more retired people and those who want to see the sights of a new country.

Depending on how much time you have to spend on a cruise, you should choose the one you find most appealing. If you want to visit several countries from Florence, Italy to Alicante, Spain, you may need to take a longer two or three week cruise.

Many cruises dock in certain ports, which will be fun and exciting, especially if you have never traveled there before. You will be able to shop, take tours, or wander around by yourself for a day or more. Some cruise ships dock in several ports before returning home, so there will be plenty of time to see the sights. If you are interested in this type of cruise, you should see when they are available and which times best fit your schedule. Many airports such as in Alicante have parking and shuttle accommodations.

When taking a cruise, you have the option of traveling alone or traveling with a group. While some people enjoy being alone or meeting new people, others prefer the company of their family and friends. You should find a balance between resting and participating in activities that others are interested in. If you want to travel alone and spend some time reading or watching the ocean, then going on a cruise alone is your best choice.

Planning a cruise when traveling alone is the same as planning one when traveling with a group. You should explore your options and choose a cruise that includes activities you want to participate in and docks in cities you have always wanted to visit. When traveling alone, should not choose a singles cruise unless you want to meet new people. Those who take these cruises expect other people to be there for the same reasons. But if you are looking for new friends and want to take a singles cruise, there are plenty of destinations to choose from.

In order to have the best time possible when taking a cruise is to choose a destination you have always wanted to visit. This will give you something to look forward to while you are sailing the ocean. Cruises that dock in exotic ports are the most fun.

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