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Relaxing on a sublime beach with only the murmurs of rolling waves and the rustling of palm leaves in your ears will definitely make you forget all about your 9-to-5 and your demanding boss.
By Elise Donovan
If you’re looking to refresh, rejuvenate or invigorate your stressed-out body, a retreat to one of the British Virgin Islands’ superb therapeutic spas will certainly unveil the new you. Found in the midst of plush tropical gardens, on spectacular ocean-view hillsides and secluded beaches, spas in the BVI offer an array of indulgences guaranteed to soothe all your cares and recharge your body, mind and spirit.
Fusing centuries-old knowledge of local products, herbs and spices with modern-day best practices in health and wellness, spas throughout the BVI truly provide amongst the world’s most luxurious, unforgettable treatments and pampering.
Described as “possibly the most heavenly setting on earth,” Sense, A Rosewood Spa, is part of the world-class Rosewood Little Dix Bay and is splendidly perched on one of Virgin Gorda’s striking cliff sides. Sense is an oasis providing exquisite personalized spa services that cater to your every need and leave you feeling like royalty. Decadent and sumptuous treatments like the Virgin Gorda Goat Milk and Honey Wrap, the Salt Island Scrub and the Caribbean Breeze, which uses a luscious pineapple papaya enzyme scrub, are some of the many temptations. Yoga, Pilates and meditation classes are also part of the Sense package to harmonize your soul with the serenity of your surroundings.
Also on Virgin Gorda, The Spa at Leverick Bay sits amidst the scenic Leverick Bay Resort and Marina. They offer expert massages with origins in exotic locations, such as Sweden, India and Thailand, and feature amazing facial and body treatments made from the locally grown aloe vera plant, neem leaf and sea salt. They also specialise in treatments using the fine products of Decléor, a leader in aromatherapy products.
On Tortola’s north side, nothing can be more relaxing and restoring than an enjoyable private, open-air massage from Myett’s Sea Spa. You’ll smell the ocean, feel the sea breeze and hear the waves collapse on the shore whilst expert hands caress the tension and stress out of your body. Next to the white sands of beautiful Cane Garden Bay Beach, Myett’s Sea Spa nourishes your vitality with their rejuvenating massages and refreshing foot treatments, face masks, body exfoliations and wraps.
Explore tranquillity and redefine escape at Surfsong Villa Resort on Beef Island, off Tortola’s eastern end. Surfsong Villa Resort is a unique collection of six luxurious ocean-side and ocean-view villas. Enjoy a refreshing soda or sip fine wine in the palm tree–shaded courtyard, get a relaxing massage at the Balinese-style beachside lounge or simply daydream for hours in a hammock and sway to the rhythm of the waves.
Serenity Spa, located at Soper’s Hole Marina off Tortola’s West End, and Amara Spa, located in The Moorings close to BVI’s capital, are ideal for boaters looking to refresh and soothe the body after a sun-drenched excursion. An exfoliating Caribbean Body Scrub will leave your skin soft and luscious, and the hour-long therapeutic, detoxifying Neem Leaf Body Wrap will have you feeling sublime. Both Serenity’s and Amara’s full range of spa services include some of the islands’ finest massages, yoga, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body treatments and wedding services. If you are secluded in your private retreat and can’t make it to either Soper’s Hole or The Moorings, their specialists can provide these wonderful spa treatments wherever you are.
In the exclusive private grounds of Peter Island, the luxurious Peter Island Resort and Spa will awaken you to first-class-level pampering, guaranteed to heal the body, soothe the soul and arouse the senses. The spa on Peter Island specialises in Ayurveda-inspired treatments. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of traditional medicine native to India and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine to prevent disease, preserve health and promote longevity.
If you’re looking for something more than simple rejuvenation, the BVI’s Bougainvillea Clinic is world renowned for excellence in the field of plastic, reconstructive and general surgery. Built on the remains of an early 17th-century Dutch fort, the Bougainvillea Clinic is a state-of-the-art hospital facility, nestled in beautiful and tranquil terraced gardens and inner courtyards. Centrally located in Road Town, the clinic has a magnificent view of Road Bay and surrounding islands. After surgery, you can recuperate in peaceful seclusion and then return home from your British Virgin Islands vacation relaxed, revived and looking 10 years younger. Your friends and family will be mysteriously captivated by the new you.
Amara Spa
The Moorings Mariner Inn Hotel
Road Town, Tortola
Tel: 543-3554
Web: www.spabvi.com
Myett’s Sea Spa
Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
Tel: 495-9649
Fax: 495-9579
E-mail: myettent@surfbvi.com
Web: www.myettent.com
Extend the bliss of your holiday with a relaxation massage at Myett’s Sea Spa. Customised to suit your needs, this gentle but firm massage will relax your mind and body, bringing you into balance with the rhythm of island living.
Serenity Spa
Soper’s Hole Marina
West End, Tortola
Tel: 495-7899
Web: www.spabvi.com
Starworks Beauty Salon, Barber Shop & Spa
R.G. Hodge Plaza, Bldg. #2, 2nd Floor
Road Town, Tortola
Tel: 495-7166
E-mail: service@starworksbeautysalon.com
Star Works Beauty Salon, Barber Shop & Spa is a full-service beauty salon, barber shop and day spa in the heart of Road Town, Tortola, offering the very best in personal care and comfort. Take a trip to your place of inner harmony. Thoughts of the outside world melt away from the moment you enter our sanctuary of peace and quiet.
What would make your BVI vacation complete? Whether its boating, biking, hiking, team sports, horseback, surfing, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, kayaking, kite boarding, sailing, fishing — get the 411 on who to contact right here.
Learn more about each island of the BVI and its beautiful pristine beaches, here.
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If you’re looking to refresh, rejuvenate or invigorate your stressed-out body, a retreat to one of the British Virgin Islands’ superb therapeutic spas will certainly unveil the new you. Found in the midst of plush tropical gardens, on spectacular ocean-view hillsides and secluded beaches, spas in the BVI offer an array of indulgences guaranteed to soothe all your cares and recharge your body, mind and spirit.
Described as “possibly the most heavenly setting on earth,” Sense, A Rosewood Spa, is part of the world-class Rosewood Little Dix Bay and is splendidly perched on one of Virgin Gorda’s striking cliff sides. Sense is an oasis providing exquisite personalized spa services that cater to your every need and leave you feeling like royalty. Decadent and sumptuous treatments like the Virgin Gorda Goat Milk and Honey Wrap, the Salt Island Scrub and the Caribbean Breeze, which uses a luscious pineapple papaya enzyme scrub, are some of the many temptations. Yoga, Pilates and meditation classes are also part of the Sense package to harmonize your soul with the serenity of your surroundings.
On Tortola’s north side, nothing can be more relaxing and restoring than an enjoyable private, open-air massage from Myett’s Sea Spa. You’ll smell the ocean, feel the sea breeze and hear the waves collapse on the shore whilst expert hands caress the tension and stress out of your body. Next to the white sands of beautiful Cane Garden Bay Beach, Myett’s Sea Spa nourishes your vitality with their rejuvenating massages and refreshing foot treatments, face masks, body exfoliations and wraps.
Serenity Spa, located at Soper’s Hole Marina off Tortola’s West End, and Amara Spa, located in The Moorings close to BVI’s capital, are ideal for boaters looking to refresh and soothe the body after a sun-drenched excursion. An exfoliating Caribbean Body Scrub will leave your skin soft and luscious, and the hour-long therapeutic, detoxifying Neem Leaf Body Wrap will have you feeling sublime. Both Serenity’s and Amara’s full range of spa services include some of the islands’ finest massages, yoga, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body treatments and wedding services. If you are secluded in your private retreat and can’t make it to either Soper’s Hole or The Moorings, their specialists can provide these wonderful spa treatments wherever you are.
If you’re looking for something more than simple rejuvenation, the BVI’s Bougainvillea Clinic is world renowned for excellence in the field of plastic, reconstructive and general surgery. Built on the remains of an early 17th-century Dutch fort, the Bougainvillea Clinic is a state-of-the-art hospital facility, nestled in beautiful and tranquil terraced gardens and inner courtyards. Centrally located in Road Town, the clinic has a magnificent view of Road Bay and surrounding islands. After surgery, you can recuperate in peaceful seclusion and then return home from your British Virgin Islands vacation relaxed, revived and looking 10 years younger. Your friends and family will be mysteriously captivated by the new you.
Amara Spa
Starworks Beauty Salon, Barber Shop & Spa 