wellness

A New Boutique Resort Just Opened in Saint Lucia

Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Caribbean Cruises

Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness brand, Goop, is launching a series of Caribbean cruises, Caribbean Journal has learned. The sailings are the product of a partnership between Goop and Celebrity Cruises, which will be bringing goop personalities on board for a series …

The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Resort Is in Grenada

The Caribbean’s newest luxury resort has officially opened its doors on the island of Grenada. The Point at Petite Calivigny opened this week as Grenada’s first lifestyle and wellness resort. The property is home to three villas and 12 suites …

Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday Resort Is Open Again

Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday wellness-focused all-inclusive resort has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property, which first opened in Saint Lucia in 1988, has long been one of the region’s top destinations for spa and wellness vacations. “With access to …

Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday Is Reopening Sept. 1

The all-inclusive BodyHoliday wellness resort in Saint Lucia is reopening on Sept. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property is the most recent to announce a relaunch in Saint Lucia, which first reopened its tourism sector on June 4. The …

How to Escape to Jamaica Right Now — Digitally

There’s a new way to take a digital getaway to Jamaica right now, with the launch of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s new “Escape to Jamaica” program. The new Instagram Live series will air weekly on the Jamaica Tourist Board’s channel, …

The Best All-Inclusive Vacations For Every Kind of Traveler

All-inclusive vacations present travelers with a wide variety of included amenities, including room, meals, activities, and dining all under one roof. But no vacation is one size fits all, and everyone who travels has their own unique interests. These Caribbean …

Bermuda Spa Month Is Back Again

Bermuda’s month of wellness is back again this year, with Bermuda Spa Month set for the entire month of February. Bermuda launched its first-ever Spa Month last year, and the 2020 edition will include treatments at many of Bermuda’s top …

The Riviera Maya Has a New Wellness Resort

There’s a new wellness resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It’s called Palmaïa, The House of AïA, and it’s a new kind of holistic retreat in the region. Founder Alexander Ferri says …

Barbados’ Colony Club Relaunches Its Spa

The Colony Club, an Elegant Hotels luxury resort on the west coast of Barbados, has unveiled its redesigned spa. Colony Club’s renovated spa will now include three treatment rooms – two single rooms and one couples’ room, along with an …

Kempinski’s First Caribbean Resort Is Open in Dominica

The hottest Caribbean hotel opening of 2019 is here. Kempinski’s first-ever Caribbean resort has officially opened its doors in the north of Dominica. The 151-room Cabrits Resort and Spa Kempinski Dominica resort is a monumental new addition to an island …

Ponce Could Be Puerto Rico’s Next Big Destination

By Alexander Britell While San Juan has long been Puerto Rico’s undisputed tourism hub, the island’s efforts to ramp up tourism development have meant a look at new destinations for growth. That’s what has taken developers to Ponce, the second-most-populous …

Cunard Launching New Spa Concept

By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury cruise brand Cunard is launching a new concept across its fleet. The new Mareel Wellness & Beauty was developed in partnership with Canyon Ranch, with plans to launch on the refurbished Queen Elizabeth this …

The Caribbean’s Top Wellness Hotel Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s top wellness hotel is back open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. Saint Lucia’s landmark BodyHoliday resort has reopened its doors after an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation project timed for its 30th anniversary. “We are …

Another Reason to Visit Caribbean Week in New York

By Dana NilandCJ Contributor This year’s Caribbean Week will be hotter than ever, with the best of the region on display in New York from culinary superstars to the hippest fashion. The vibrant culture of the Caribbean will be on …

A New Adults-Only Mexico Resort

By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts’ Le Blanc Spa Resort is expanding with a new adults-only Mexico resort. The famed all-inclusive spa resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is adding a new location in 2018: Los Cabos. The …

St. Lucia’s Stonefield Estate to Become Wellness Retreat

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, CJ Travel Editor St. Lucia’s Stonefield Estate has announced its rebranding as a health and wellness retreat, unveiling several new amenities in line with its new mission. The 17-villa boutique hotel on the island’s southwest coast will …

The 10 Best Caribbean Wellness Resorts

By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Sometimes, when everyday stresses threaten to dim our dazzle, what we really need is a restorative getaway, a few days devoted to our physical and emotional health in an idyllic location. If that sounds like …

This Caribbean Hotel Now Has Wellness Concierges

By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor The typical hotel concierge can get you theater tickets; score reservations at the hottest restaurant; and send your pants out to be pressed. But can they devise a comprehensive wellness program that includes strength training …