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Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday Plans $20 Million Renovation

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 17, 2018 - 7:41 pm

By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the top all-inclusive resorts in Saint Lucia is planning a major renovation project.

The BodyHoliday, the wellness-focused resort on Cariblue Beach, will launch a $20 million renovation this summer.

The property will close its doors July 1, with a reopening planned Aug. 26, 2018.

The renovation project will include a full makeover for 76 luxury ocean view rooms, the addition of two new villas, Villa Lara and Villa Calypso, and upgrades at the resort’s Wellness Center.

The BodyHoliday will also renovate its TAO Asian-fusion restaurant and add a new extended organic menu, while adding a new sushi counter at the resort’s Deli.

— CJ

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