America ahoy

The calming hues of the Caribbean Sea are the backdrop for Crystal Cruises’ (crystalcruises.com) 14-day Colonial Charms sojourn. Departing New York on 25 October, luxe cruise ship hops between blissful island ports such as Ocho Rios in Jamaica and Bimini in the Bahamas, making a maiden call at the Florida city of Cape Canaveral before docking in Fort Lauderdale. On at-sea days, take advantage of the roster of activities that are part of the cruise line’s themed Mind, Body & Spirit journeys. In addition to daily yoga, Pilates and chi-energising classes, you can borrow weighted vests to up the intensity of walkathons with the sports director. A new addition to the ship is the Fitness Garden, where alfresco exercise equipment is strategically placed to resemble sculptures when not in use. The wellness offering is rounded out by seminars on diet and nutrition, as well as access to healthy smoothies and green juices.