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Barbados Is the Caribbean Island for People Who Love to Explore, With Rum Shops, Fish Cakes and Atlantic Coast Road Trips

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Barbados rewards the Caribbean traveler who wants to get out and explore, with three very different hotel bases, a remarkable food scene, centuries of rum history and an island made for getting in the car and seeing what you find. Sandals Barbados gives you the full-service all-inclusive experience on the South Coast; The Rockley puts […]

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Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Water’s-Edge Spa on Reduit Beach

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Along the curve of Reduit Beach, where the Caribbean Sea stays close and constant, Saint Lucia is preparing to add a new kind of wellness destination to its most familiar shoreline. This spring, Bay Gardens Resorts will expand its portfolio with the debut of Sapphire Sands Villas, a luxury beachfront villa property set directly on […]

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Atlantis Paradise Island Is Relaunching Its Spa

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Atlantis Paradise Island is reimagining one of its most established wellness offerings. Mandara Spa Atlantis is undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation that will usher in a new generation of spa experiences when it debuts in early 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned. The redevelopment signals a broader shift in luxury wellness toward more intentional, place-rooted experiences. The […]

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A Major New Caribbean Wellness Destination Is Coming to Grand Cayman

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There’s a certain clarity that comes when a place is designed entirely around wellbeing. That is the promise of Meraki Wellness, the Cayman Islands’ first standalone luxury wellness destination, which is opening Feb. 1, 2026 just off Seven Mile Beach. The new 16,000-square-foot space is built around pure air, thermal precision, and a philosophy of […]


Atlantis Paradise Island Is Relaunching Its Spa

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has reopened its signature spa after a full transformation, unveiling a redesigned space and an expanded program that places the resort at the forefront of Caribbean wellness. The resort has introduced a new spa experience shaped by design, technology and a deeper connection to Cayman’s natural environment. Champalimaud Design led the […]

Four Seasons Is Opening Its New Cartagena Hotel in “Late 2025,” With Two Rooftop Pools, a Spa, and Salsa Lessons 

It’s one of the most anticipated debuts in the Caribbean this year: the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, a residential resort in the culturally dynamic quarter of Gestemani in the city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.  While it had been set for a mid-2025 debut, the resort is now planning a “late 2025,” […]

Celebrity Xcel Has a Mediterranean Rooftop, a Next-Level Spa, and All-New Entertainment

Celebrity Cruises has introduced the newest ship in its Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, arriving in Fort Lauderdale with a slate of new spaces designed to reimagine the onboard experience. The ship, shaped in part by guest feedback through the global Xcel Dream Makers program, launches with seven brand-new concepts across dining, entertainment and wellness. It […]

Palace Resorts Is Opening Its First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive, With a Spa and a Greg Norman Golf Course 

Palace Resorts is planning to open its newest Caribbean property, Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana, in spring 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort is being developed on a 297-acre beachfront site in the Bávaro area of Punta Cana. The project includes two 18-story towers and a central clubhouse structure, all of which have […]

A New Overwater Spa Just Opened in the British Virgin Islands — With Glass Bottom Floors  

The Bitter End. Saba Rock. Eustatia. An overwater spa. The legendary North Sound of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is now home to the newest, most unique overwater spa in the Caribbean.  It’s called Sundara Spa + Studio, and it’s a full-fledged overwater spa with panoramic views and glass floor panels set just […]

There’s a New-Look Spa at LVMH’s St Barth Resort 

LMVH’s St Barth resort has reopened with a new-look spa, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Cheval Blanc Spa at the Cheval Blanc St Barth resort has reopened with new spaces by designer Isabelle Stanislas, along with new treatment areas and a boudoir area for hair and makeup.  That’s along with the addition of new technology […]

This Providenciales Resort With a Balinese Spa and “Yacht Suites” Is the Best-Kept Secret in Turks and Caicos 

The story of tourism in Turks and Caicos begins with Grace Bay Beach. It’s the beach that started it all in Providenciales, the one where the first resorts opened their doors, the white sand where travelers still make a beeline — and deservedly so — it’s a world-class stretch of sand.  But as Turks and […]

This Overwater Resort in Panama Is Getting a New Treehouse Spa 

While the South Pacific gets much of the attention, there’s another part of the world with quite a few overwater resort options – and it’s actually in the Caribbean. We’re talking about the Caribbean coast of Panama, which has a number of boutique resorts with full-fledged overwater bungalows.  One of the best is the Nayara Bocas […]
About Wellness

Wellness in the Caribbean is evolving fast, moving beyond classic spa days to encompass full mind–body experiences shaped by nature, design, and innovative therapies. This category brings together the region’s most compelling wellness stories — from reimagined spas and new treatment programs to restorative retreats, fitness destinations, and transformative experiences across the islands. Readers will find coverage of cutting-edge therapies, signature rituals, and the growing influence of culinary wellness, along with in-depth looks at resorts redefining relaxation and recovery. It’s a guide to the Caribbean’s modern wellness landscape, highlighting the places where travelers can reset, recharge, and reconnect