L’Occitane’s New Caribbean Spa

By: - September 25th, 2014

Above: Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands

By the Caribbean Journal staff

There’s a new L’Occitane-branded spa in the Caribbean.

The French company has partnered with the British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort on a new branded spa at the resort’s Ixora Spa.

“The Spa is a natural extension of L’Occitane and our respect for authenticity, Mediterranean art de vivre and traditional Provencal techniques,” said Franck Vergara, regional vice president at L’Occitane. “We are delighted to partner with Scrub Island Resort to provide an unforgettable sensorial experience to all travelers visiting this incredible part of the Caribbean Islands.”

The property announced that it had tapped Courtney Greene as the manager of the Ixora Spa.

“Scrub Island Resort continues to elevate the on-island guest experience by partnering with only the most luxurious brands and hiring outstanding managers like Courtney,” said Juli Corlew, acting managing director at Scrub Island Resort.

The 52-room Scrub Island is located on a private island east of Tortola.

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