Ultimately, the major portion of any trip to the Caribbean is relaxation. The region has just the right blend of beach, atmosphere and good vibrations to do the job — but sometimes you need to relax even more, to take your relaxation to the next level — with a spa treatment or three. Thankfully, the Caribbean has some of the best spas in the world. Here’s our list of the 10 best Caribbean Spas for 2013. What’s your top spa? Tell us in the comments section.
Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
Silver Rain, the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman’s La Prairie Spa, is a wonder. Emphasizing hydrotherapy, the spa blends Swiss-style technology with Caymanian luxury, and the mix is intoxicating.
Le Sereno, St Barth
This 36-room boutique property in St Barth employs locally-made Ligne St Barth products, and the facility is that perfect combination of indoors and outdoors.
Amanyara Turks and Caicos
This hotel is so relaxing, you might consider the entire property a spa. But if you do hit the spa itself, you won’t be disappointed — Himalayan crystal salt treatments, floating in warm water or an herbal compress, the Amanyara knows what it’s doing.
Four Seasons Nevis
The spa at the Four Seasons has a delightfully diverse range of treatments” a “Gentleman’s Retreat,” a “Traveller’s Relief,” even one called the “Golf Widow” for when your spouse is on the links. And the relaxation area, with a plunge pool in plain view of Nevis Peak, is an added treat.
BodyHoliday St Lucia
Your body is a temple, and this is a holy experience. Looking for specialized therapies? Ayurvedic treatments? They’re all here.
Viceroy Anguilla
Need your chakras balanced? Head to Anguilla and the Viceroy, which has a series of traditional and cutting-edge treatments ranging from dual-therapist journeys to “magnetic” massages. (You can even get some treatments poolside).
Parrot Cay By Como, Turks and Caicos
All you need to know about this spa are four letters: COMO. The COMO Shambala Retreat is focused on the Asian-style spa experience, and all of its facilities are aimed at bringing you the kind of balance you’re looking for — physical and spiritual. Not to mention the views.
Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica
Sandals’ Red Lane spas are always a hit, and the Red Lane outpost at the Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is excellent.
Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands
This private island resort has a full-service, 10,000-square-foot spa that ticks every box. There’s a jacuzzi right off the beach, a tranquility garden and a stunning variety of treatments ranging from Thai yoga massages to “age-defying facials.”
Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort Riviera Maya, Mexico
This is one of the world’s top spas (and one of the biggest), and it takes you wherever you need to go, by whatever means necessary. You can even book a special “spa vacation” to really go all in.