DESTINATIONS SAINT LUCIA | WINTER SUN
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Aquafit class, archery and spa treatment PICTURES: Andreas von Einsiedel
exper expert ASK THE “People are looking for
somewhere that doesn’t just have a spa but that really puts wellbeing at the centre of the holiday, and that’s what BodyHoliday is all about. Their strapline – ‘give us your body for a week
and we’ll give you back your mind’ – has become really well known. They’ve got an amazing spa, and you get a 50-minute daily treatment, such as a massage or facial, included in the holiday. Saint Lucia is a classic Caribbean destination. I honestly can’t think of anywhere better to relax simply because of the pace of life – it’s catching.” Helen Tabois,
senior product manager, Inspiring Travel Company
hanker after a bacon bap or a cake-based treat for afternoon tea, no one’s going to frown upon you, either. BodyHoliday is not a preachy environment and you don’t have to participate in activities if you’d prefer to remain horizontal – you can sunbathe all day, sipping on a coconut plucked from the tree above you. For those who want a more tailored health experience, doctors and expert therapists are there to guide you through the BodyScience programme (supplementary). “Think of your body like a car – if
it’s out of alignment and you only change the tyres, this might help for a few weeks but not much longer,” explains Hiley Fulgence, one of the body specialists. The staff at BodyHoliday elevate the experience: they
ooze warmth and go out of their way to help. The fact that the majority of guests (mostly Brits) are returnees – back for the second, third or 20th time – says it all. I leave feeling energised. This was the reset my mind and body desperately needed after being stuck at home for more than a year. I’m hooked, and I’ll be back.
TW BOOK IT WHAT’S NEW AT BODYHOLIDAY
Garden-to-table dining at I-tal:Don’t miss this rustic, intimate vegan dining experience inspired by the Rastafarian ital diet, which involves cooking organic, vegetarian ingredients without salt. Here, chefs prepare inventive meals with produce from the organic garden – lime sorbet in a cucumber soup, or cactus salad, anyone? It feels like a world away from the resort: you dine under a wooden canopy, with sweeping views of the forest and garden. Insect repellent is essential! (I-tal costs $85 for dinner).
I-tal
travelweekly.co.uk
Calypso and Aurora villas: Ideal for those seeking a private and exclusive stay with friends or family, the new Aurora villa can accommodate up to four people and Calypso up to two people. Both have wraparound balconies with sea views, free-standing baths and personal concierge service. Aurora has its own plunge pool overlooking the ocean, plus a separate kitchen and utilities. A private catering service is available.
Inspiring Travel Company is offering up to 40% off packages for travel between May 31 and August 31 this year for bookings made by February 4. Seven nights’ all-inclusive at BodyHoliday is currently on offer from £2,459, based on two sharing, including economy flights from Gatwick and private car transfers.
inspiringtravelcompany.co.uk
A Fit to Fly PCR test with Qured costs £64.
qured.com
27 JANUARY 2022 41
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72
