Fun and Fitness Cruise in Bermuda - Beautiful Moon Gates and More

One of the best fitness associates I have ever met is Barb Batson. She is a great lady who is intelligent, creative and very dedicated. I have had the pleasure of meeting some outstanding professionals in my career and Barb is at the top of the list. What makes her special? Her energy, commitment and integrity. One of the many items she has incorporated into her career is promoting a fitness program aboard cruise ships called "Fun and Fitness". I have long felt that fitness is more than just about the body, it demands the engagement of the mind and the soul too. I know that sounds corny but it is true - if you love it you will return time and time again with a smile on your face and sunshine in your heart and soul. That is the every essence of swim fitness. The swimming pool offers an intensity for young and old alike. Swim fitness is no longer reserved just for therapy or the geriatric set, it includes high intensity workout that get your heart rate up and makes the very best use of the resistance of the swimming pool.

Swim fitness is wise because of the scientific properties of the water. It offers 360 degrees of resistance, it is 12 times more difficult than land and thanks to the principal of hydrostatic pressure, your resting heart rate is lowered by 15-18 beats per minute. No wonder the workout feels like fun - the water is truly made for an intense fitness workout.

Swim fitness offers a fully array of intensity levels with no swimming skills - your head is always comfortably above the water. Swim fitness activities include Zumba, kick boxing, water aerobics and more!

When you visit Bermuda, you will see an unique and very beautiful garden structure called a moon gate. Learn about the history, the purpose and see over 8 different moon gates from around the world including of course - beautiful Bermuda.

If you wish to combine your love of fitness with fellowship and sunshine, you have come to the right place - Barb Batson promotes the Fun & Fitness Cruises. Included below is some details about Barb's upcoming cruise along with photos and insights into this beautiful paradise on earth called Bermuda. Learn about moon gates and explore the maps that showcase the distance of Bermuda from the United States. Stay tune through the end to hear comments about water aerobics and FUN & FITNESS Cruises.

In the Atlantic Ocean (in the North Atlantic off the coast of North Carolina), just 650 miles away (1046 km) lies a chain of exquisite coral island and islets located in the Caribbean called Bermuda. The group of islands are estimated to be about 138 - some are walkable islands, some are islets - just a rock or small land form which may also be a small sand bar also. This area is a British Colony that is still known today for its most famous piece of clothing - resort shorts aka the "Bermuda Shorts".

Bermuda is a Caribbean get away that offers lush flora and fauna and cushy soft beaches to stroll along to view the magnificent blue ocean waters.

Settled in 1609 by the British on their way to Virginia. Bermuda is best known for its tourism, however, Bermuda has also developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. Hamilton is the capital. Guides have stated that the best beaches on the southern shores.

"Bermuda was discovered in 1505 by Spanish navigator Juan de Bermudez, after whom the islands are named, who claimed it for the Spanish Empire. Unoccupied, the island was settled by England in 1609, making it the oldest and most populous remaining British overseas territory. Its first capital, St George's, was established in 1612 and is the oldest continuously inhabited English town in the Americas.^[1]

"Bermuda has an affluent economy, with finance as its largest sector followed by tourism,giving it the world's highest GDP per capita in 2005. It has a subtropical climate.^[1]

A moon gate is a garden structure is a sign of great wealth and prosperity for the upper class in China and throughout the world today.

A Moon Gate (Chinese: 月亮门; pinyin: yuèliàng mén) is a garden structure with a circular opening within in a garden wall. It serves both as decoration and as a pedestrian passageway, with spiritual meanings for every piece of tile on the gate and on the shape of it.

Bermuda offers a couple of fine examples of this rare and elaborate garden decoration. Prosperous homes in the United States and China have incorporated this garden wall design also.

For a more thorough look at moon gates, read more Home Improvements - Moon Gates.

At the end of Next Summer Enjoy a FUN & FITNESS Cruise WITH BARB BATSON from Baltimore to BERMUDA

Sept. 17th - 22nd, 2011

You pay only $529 per person for a category M Inside Stateroom. Upgrade to a Category G Ocean View for just $150 more per person.

Call Barb Batson 800.500.8905 for more info and to reserve your space.

Email 'Barbara Batson' "barbatson at earthlink.net"

Bermuda - The "Civilized Paradise"

After exercising and having breakfast together each morning out on deck, you and your classmates can tour Bermuda enjoying this 'civilized paradise.'

A favorite shore excursion in Bermuda is to ride its free tour guided shuttles throughout the island learning the temperate island's history.

Moon Gates

While you are touring, you must walk through a "moon gate". Moon gates are structures that highlight gardens. Copied from the orient - as the sea captain had seen in Japan and China, they are a part of the Bermuda culture and legend has it that is is lucky to be able to walk through a moon gate especially for newly wed couples.

The moon gates in Bermuda are special because they highlight not just the garden view but also the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Exercise Class - Fun and Healthy Too!

Each FUN & FITNESS exercise class is private for club members only. There are no dues or fees to join this travel club. You return home looking great and feeling rested!

FUN & FITNESS does virtually no advertising. The members of FUN & FITNESS are the best ambassadors to tell about these great cruise vacations.

For more info, visit fun-fitness.com Bermuda Cruise September 17th 2011 for a low, fully-refundable deposit of $150 per person.

Kevin Roberts, the CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi gave a lecture to the Wharton School of Business (Saatchi and Saatchi is a world premier advertising firm who is retain by fortune 100 companies from around the world) has stated that we should not try to balance work with our personal lives but integrate. It should be "And / And".

So in the spirit of integration, take Kevin Roberts advise and take your fitness, your vacation and you fun and integrate it all into one fabulous experience that leaves you mentally and physically feeling stronger, refreshed and rejuvenated.

In Appreciation

[1] wikipedia.com

FTC Disclosure

The author is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor but is not participating in any manner in the 2011 cruise other than to share this information.