With travel slowly coming back to life as the relentless pandemic loosens its grip on the world, eyes are turning to wellness travel. Now one of the fastest growing trends in tourism, the idea behind wellness travel is that you return home feeling better than you did when you left. This marks a departure from the type of over-indulgent wining and dining-filled vacation that leaves you a little sluggish and hazy after the plane touches down in your hometown (not that there’s anything wrong with that type of trip every now and again).
If you’re in the market for a rejuvenating vacation – one set in a picture-perfect paradise, nonetheless – do your mind and body a favour and book a stay at one of these 10 soul-soothing wellness resorts. You can thank us later.
10 Best Wellness Resorts in the Caribbean
1. Petit St. Vincent – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Set in the stunning landscape of the southern Grenadines, Petit St. Vincent invites guests to go off the grid and disconnect in a setting that caters to barefoot luxury. At the secluded private island resort, guests are encouraged to put the phone away and communicate with butlers via a colour coded flag system. The breezy and tranquil Hillside Spa allows guests to experience transformative therapies in its four open-air treatment rooms. Led by a team of therapists from Bali, the spa offers everything from massage treatments to all-natural body scrubs. Find more information here.
2. Castara Retreats – Trinidad and Tobago
Located in some of Trinidad and Tobago’s most soul-soothing surroundings, Castara Retreats invites guests to get up close and personal with nature. The eco retreat features 17 treehouse-style accommodations nestled in the hillside with the rainforest as a backdrop, and the crashing ocean below. Wellness-centric activities at this spot include things like massages and yoga in a gorgeous open-air wellness pavilion. This peaceful escape hosts a variety of yoga and wellness retreats throughout the year. Find more information here.
3. Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort – Dominican Republic
As the only wellness-included resort in the Dominican Republic, Meliá Punta Cana Beach offers an adults-only all-inclusive sanctuary set amongst the white sand and turquoise waters of the country’s stunning Punta Cana region. Designed to help guests rejuvenate, the resort’s “Wellbeing 360 Experience” takes place in five spaces: social, silent, sensorial, culinary, and personal. Should they decide to upgrade to The Level, guests will enjoy exclusive access to private resort areas, a spa treatment, and daily spa treatments from a special menu for guests staying in The Level Wellness rooms. Find more information here.
4. Laluna – Grenada
Grenada’s Laluna offers a rustic chic and dreamy escape from the daily grind for those who prefer an intimate experience over a sprawling hotel.The serene hideaway offers sixteen romantic cottages – each with its own plunge pool – and three luxury villas. The beachfront property is known for its peaceful yoga pavilion, an Asian spa, a state-of-the-art gym, a sustainable garden, and an Italian restaurant that serves up both healthy and comforting fare made from local ingredients. Find more information here.
5. Body Holiday – Saint Lucia
As its name suggests, Saint Lucia’s Body Holiday revitalizes the body and soul. The luxury wellness resort’s motto is, “Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.” Aside from the naturally calming Caribbean setting, this is achieved through daily spa services (which are included in the room rate), its award-winning Wellness Centre, exclusive Skin Clinic and Body Science Clinic, and a variety of cuisines that combine healthy eating with a bit of indulgence – it’s still a vacation, after all. Find more information here.
6. COMO Parrot Cay – Turks and Caicos
Set in the picture-perfect Turks and Caicos on its own private island (!), Como Parrot Cay transports guests to paradise with its mile-long beach and luxurious setting. The resort’s Asian-inspired Como Shambala Retreat is known as one of the best spas in the Caribbean and offers a slew of treatments, holistic therapies, yoga, an outdoor Jacuzzi garden, Japanese baths, and Pilates classes. The culinary program is filled with fresh Caribbean seafood and focuses on fresh, local, and organic fare. Find more information here.
7. Blue Waters – Antigua
Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort & Spa offers luxury at every turn in a peaceful paradise that boasts three private beaches. On the wellness front, the property houses a five-star spa that offers a full range of services. The resort also offers no shortage of ways to keep active while on vacation, including snorkelling, windsurfing, tennis, and kayaking. Meanwhile, Blue Waters’ state-of-the-art fitness centre offers lush views and personal trainers upon request. Find more info here.
8. The St. Regis Bahia Beach – Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s St. Regis Bahia Beach sits on 483 lush and pristine acres, including two miles of secluded beach with stunning views of the endless Atlantic Ocean. Here, the opportunities to rejuvenate and recharge are plentiful. The elegant Iridium Spa offers an assortment of services from the beach or a private villa. Guests are invited to get active, with everything from kayaking and paddle boarding, to an expertly designed 18-hole golf course located on the sprawling property. Meanwhile, the surrounding foot trails also offer a breath of fresh air and a convenient way to connect with nature. Find more information here.
9. Eden Roc Cap Cana
The award-winning Eden Roc Cap Cana is nestled in the exclusive, beachfront community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, and is the country’s only Relais & Châteaux member hotel. Known for its five-star wellness offerings, the resort’s Lifestyle is an unprecedented, world-class program that incorporates self-care, exercise, nutrition, and enjoyable activities to help guests reset. This is achieved through everything from top-of-the-line spa treatments and wellness classes, to a slew of exercise classes and global cuisine that’s tailored to a healthy lifestyle. Find more information here.
10. Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Guests at the luxurious Jewel Grande Montego Bay are invited to awaken their senses and recharge their body and soul in a paradise-like setting. The all-inclusive resort’s 30,000-square-foot Italian villa-inspired Grande Spa is immersed in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by the sea. It offers everything from yoga and Pilates, to healing therapies, a Himalayan salt lounge, and skincare treatments sourced from local Jamaican remedies. The resort also houses fitness centre with LifeFitness equipment and offers onsite water sports. Find more information here.
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