In terms of relaxation, it doesn’t get much better than spending your vacation in the Caribbean, enjoying the luxuries of a top-notch spa resort. Warm ocean breezes, clear blue waves crashing against white sandy beaches, and soothing massages and spa treatments; could you ask for anything more? If you’re looking for a great destination for your next adventure, read on to check out these five top recommendations for a Caribbean spa vacation. (I have not included prices as they are, in many cases, subject to the season prices at the time of your visit.)
The Golden Door Spa, El Conquistador Resort – Puerto Rico
Enter this zen-like sanctuary and leave tension at the door. El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico, a Waldorf-Astoria hotel, offers an extensive spa package for their guests. The Golden Door Spa, a 26,000-square foot facility, hosts fitness classes, cardiovascular equipment, a juice bar, a Wellness Center, and a wide array of spa treatments. Guests are invited to enjoy a full day of treatments from massages to pedicures and manicures to facials and saunas while sipping fragrant herbal tea. The Fitness Center is open daily, at $25 per day, but the fee is waived with the purchase of any spa services. Special packages, like the Stay-Zen vacation package, include Nutritional Counseling and Body Composition Analysis from the Golden Door’s trained fitness counselors.
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino – Aruba
For a truly wide-ranging experience, visit the Hyatt Regency Aruba where you can purchase a Retreat Package when you’re not living it up at the casino. The Hyatt offers four special Retreat Packages:
1. Balance – Full breakfast, a $100 resort credit, and late 2 pm checkout.
2. Amour – Daily breakfast for two, bottle of champagne on arrival, chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival, a 50 minute couples massage, and a private dinner for two.
3. Awaken – Full breakfast and late 2 pm checkout.
4. Explore – Full breakfast, Snorkel adventure and lunch for two, Picnic in Paradise for two, and 2 pm late checkout.
Combine these packages with special spa services for a well-rounded and relaxing vacation!
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa – Bermuda
As their website says, “Poised between the indulgences of the body and the delights of the mind is a place where you can truly emerge – the Ocean Spa. Rejuvenate your body. Restore your soul. Revel in new sensations.” Find all of these benefits on the beautiful beaches of Bermuda with one of Cambridge’s many spa treatments in one of seven categories: Renew, Body & Mind, Face, Hands & Feet, Health, Couples, or Men. For an extra special tranquility, visit the Ocean Spa Pagoda, set in the resort’s Seaview Gardens and receive a couples massage.
The Palmyra: A Solis Resort & Spa – Jamaica
This beautiful Jamaican spa offers luxurious accommodations and six packages to enjoy. Choose the Mr. Golf Package, the Ultimate Spa Package, the Escape for Him & Her, the Girlfriend’s Getaway Package, the Solis Romance Package, or the Something for Everyone Family Package. My favorite, the Ultimate Spa Package offers the chance to rejuvenate, replenish and relax with an all-inclusive four-day spa vacation for two, including a one bedroom deluxe suite, resort fee, two 180-minute spa journeys, a welcome amenity, a facial treatment, and a manicure and pedicure. That about covers it all!
Le Sport: The Body Holiday – Santa Lucia
Voted the top spa in the Caribbean by SpaFinder, Le Sport guarantees it will reorient your life: “Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.” The full experience includes treatments in all areas: Wellness & Beauty, Eating Well, Getting in Shape, and Relaxation. For a memorable, active beach holiday, Le Sport promises to be the best. You can customize your experience online by choosing your treatments and scheduling your daily activities. For a flexible, wholly beneficial and engaging spa vacation, visit Le Sport’s website to view the complete package options.
