We’re already in planning mode for spring/summer trips, and here are some of themore attention-grabbing offers.Use your vacation to blast your workout

Who wouldn’t want to sweat with an Olympian while on vacation? Celebrity sportsgetaways are a growing trend, and this all-inclusive package is headlined by Canadianshort track speed-skater Amélie Goulet-Nadon, World Cup circuit second placefinisher in 2002-2003, and a bronze medalist at the Salt Lake City winter Olympic Games.Goulet-Nadon, who retired due to injury and is now a trained naturopath, leads a smallgroup to the upscale eco-wellness beach resort Xinalani Retreat, near Puerto Vallarta, from April 14-21. The retreatincludes meals, airport transfers, tips, and taxes, and features daily high- or low-impacttraining and healthy lifestyle coaching with Goulet-Nadon, starting at $1,990 (USD) perperson, double occupancy. Airfare isn’t included but may be arranged from globalgateways by organizers Live Peacewolf and Montreal-based The Travel Network.Onthat note, we’ve just learned that ex-U.S. Postal Service rider Tyler Hamilton willbe among pro and elite-level athletes offering training clinics in kayaking, stand-uppaddle boarding, mountain-biking and cycling, trail running, fly fishing, and raftingduring the third annual Outside inAspen 2012, from June 8-10. Aspen’s downtown will convert into an Adventure BaseCamp, where participants can browse cool gear on sale, relax in a beer garden with livemusic, mingle at avant- and après-adventure parties, and, presumably, train.The Hottest travel gadgets of 2012

Fodors blogger ScottTharler has returned from previewing travel gizmos at Las Vegas’ annual ConsumerElectronics Show, and offers a cool list of faves. We totally get the lifesaving potentialof the PowerTrekk water-powered, portable-fuel cell charger ($240), which can charge acellphone using a few water drops. But come on, Tharler, how did that $1,795gyro-stabilized electric unicycle make it onto your Top 10 New Travel Gadgets for 2012?Cruises for guys -- no, really

You’d be surprised at the options out there for cruises that a guy would actuallywant to experience. For our money, Norwegian bests the rest in innovating for a youthfulcrowd -- particularly with Norwegian Epic, which debuted in 2010 featuring 128 cabinsdesigned for singletons, plenty of bars and nightclubs, great gyms, and unique“adults-only” spaces (including pickup joint, er, pool deck Spice H20, andPosh, a "members only" lounge).Now we find out that Norwegian andAtlanta-based “rock cruise” operator Sixthman are joining forces to up thewattage of Norwegian’s on-board entertainment: KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, LyleLovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, and many more have rocked a boat lately. And rockcruises promise one-on-one time between rock stars and fans (it isn't stalking wheneveryone's stuck on a ship at sea).Want to try an old-school rock cruise? Thesixth Simple Man Cruise,hosted by Lynyrd Skynyrd aboard Norwegian Pearl, has just gone on sale for Halloweenweekend, October 27-31. The cruise sails to Key West and Norwegian’s private islandGreat Stirrup Cay, with cabins starting at $750 plus taxes and fees. Word of advice: Theseparty boats sell out super-fast, so book early. Continue Reading

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