Brain Health on the High Seas

A new type of wellness cruise is departing Ft. Lauderdale this year and its focus is not necessarily something people think about while traveling: brain health. Local resident Dr. Paul Nussbaum, founder of the Brain Health Center, is aiming to change that by joining together his two passions, brain health and travel, and creating a new type of travel experience that showcases the best of the Caribbean while cruise participants learn to make small lifestyle adjustments to achieve maximum wellness far into their later years.

With over six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s - and that number projected to double in the next 25 years - it’s no wonder brain health is starting to be discussed and taken more seriously. Dr. Nussbaum, a self-proclaimed “passionate messenger about brain health,” has “taught about the brain, behavior, and my proactive brain health lifestyle® to thousands of people across the planet. Regardless of background, people have high interest because the content is really about them and they are empowered to make simple changes to promote real health and wellness.”

From 30+ years of experience he's created a unique travel program with medical professional and travel expert Kathy Speer Shoaf, owner of Elite Cruises and Vacations. On this voyage to the Western Caribbean, participants will experience exclusive programming that reflects Dr. Nussbaum’s Brain Health Lifestyle® with a particular focus on stress management. Programs include workshops with Dr. Nussbaum such as the popular “Stress and My Brain” and “Food and My Brain” as well as Kimberly Nussbaum of the JW Marriott teaching participants physiology and practical benefits of mindfulness and breathing through group meditation and yoga both onboard the ship as well as on the beaches of each port city.

In addition to the exclusive programming of this inaugural wellness cruise, Brain Health on the High Seas also features incentives that every seasoned cruiser will expect such as a beverage package, credits towards excursions, upgraded dining experiences, and all the amenities Holland America has on offer. More information on what’s included and additional programming can be found at EliteCruisesAndVacationsTravel.com.