By Katie Rosenbrock
TheActiveTimes.com

For most, vacation is a time for letting go, forgetting rules and honoring indulgences.

In other words, it's not an ideal setting for anyone with weight loss goals. Of course, putting some of your healthy habits on the backburner for a few days while you're away is perfectly fine. In fact, it's encouraged as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

But if you’re hoping to kick-start a new fitness goal, are currently on track toward reaching a milestone achievement or you simply just enjoy a great wellness retreat, then a health- and fitness-focused vacation might be more your style.

From high-intensity boot-camp-style retreats to relaxing yoga-inspired spa getaways, the following active and adventurous trips -- all designed to keep guests moving and eating well while on vacation—are top picks for a perfect "get-fit-getaway" this summer.

Summer Vacations To Help You Lose Weight

Zumba Cruise

Royal Caribbean recently teamed up with Zumba to create a five-day, fitness-focused cruise that, in addition to a tropical trip at sea, offers passengers up to 300 fitness classes and activities led by 130 celebrity instructors.

Zumba Cruise

This vacation isn’t just for Zumba enthusiasts, though. Anyone in search of an energizing, get-in-shape getaway will find fun and excitement aboard the Zumba boat. Plus, travelers should expect to experience double the fun, as the ship makes stops in both Haiti and Jamaica. zumba-cruise.com

Body Holiday Adventure Program, Saint Lucia

This luxury resort is centered around health and wellness and with a wide range of adventurous activities available, vows to keep guests busy and active from dusk until dawn. Their signature adventure program includes everything from river treks to rainforest hikes, and not to mention, the chance for visitors to explore parts of Saint Lucia that many never get to see.

Body Holiday Adventure Program, Saint Lucia

Additionally, on-site at the resort visitors can participate in exercise classes like a hybrid spinning and yoga routine (which takes place in the glass "Tree House" spin studio), tai chi, golf, SCUBA diving, tennis and more. thebodyholiday.com

Ketanga Fitness Training C.A.M.P., Miami

Top sports performance coach Curtis Williams leads this boot-camp-style fitness vacation which includes one to two daily workouts, stand-up paddleboard tours and various group excursions around the Miami area. The main daily workouts feature Williams' signature workout called "Training C.A.M.P." -- a high-intensity cardio and strength training class that focuses on bodyweight exercises.

Ketanga Fitness Training C.A.M.P., Miami

For four days and three nights guests lodge in a beachfront resort and exercisers of all levels are encouraged to join. ketangafitness.com

Hilton Head Health Wellness Retreat/Weight Loss Spa

Recently named one of the top five islands in the U.S. by TripAdvisor, Hilton Head Island makes for a perfect summer getaway, and especially for travelers who want to stay fit and healthy while they’re away. The island's Hilton Head Health Wellness Retreat and Weight Loss Spa offers guests several different program packages to choose from and the perfect balance of exciting activities, healthy dining and rejuvenating relaxation.

Hilton Head Health Wellness Retreat/Weight Loss Spa

At Hilton Head you’ll experience everything from outdoor adventures and water sports to spa treatments, interactive cooking demos, group exercise classes and healthy lifestyle seminars. With all of the resort has to offer, the average guest loses about two percent of their body weight in just one week. hhhealth.com

Backcountry Babes Rogue River Whitewater Kayaking: Merlin, Ore.

Hosted by Backcountry Babes, an organization that strives to inspire women through outdoor adventure, this four-day kayaking trip invites river riders of all levels to venture down the Rogue River and promises the excitement and reward of learning to kayak in whitewater along with the chance to experience the unrivaled beauty of the area’s wilderness.

Backcountry Babes Rogue River Whitewater Kayaking: Merlin, Ore.

You'll spend your days learning basic kayaking skills from experienced instructors and your nights at The Riverhouse, the historic Sundance Lodge on the banks of the Rogue River in Oregon. backcountrybabes.com

The W Retreat & Spa Fit Retreat: Vieques Island

The W Retreat & Spa’s exclusive “ENERGIZE” Fit Retreat is inspired by yoga rebel and Strala Yoga founder Tara Stiles. Guests can choose from three- or five-day customized escapes, all of which are led by resident Strala Yoga instructors.

The W Retreat & Spa Fit Retreat: Vieques Island

The package includes two daily, hour-long yoga sessions, five outdoor morning activities, two afternoon excursions, two personalized spa treatments and three daily meals (including two "cook with chef" lunches) designed to promote healthy, mindful eating. And all of this takes place amidst Vieques Island’s zen-like atmosphere, which is regarded as one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean. wvieques.com

CostaBaja Resort & Spa HCG/HIIT Boot Camp Fitness Retreat: La Paz, Mexico

Led by fitness and nutrition guru Colin F. Watson and a handful of other top experts and coaches, this five-day, four-night boot camp retreat offers a full mind-body-spirit experience designed to last far beyond your vacation days.

CostaBaja Resort & Spa HCG/HIIT Boot Camp Fitness Retreat: La Paz, Mexico

The itinerary includes daily high-intensity interval (HIIT) workouts, yoga, guided meditation and optional spa treatments. Plus, the package is all-inclusive which means all of your meals and drinks are taken care of and you'll reap the relaxation benefits of luxury ocean-view accommodations. myretreatsunlimited.com

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