Page 26 - DreamScapes Magazine | Winter/Spring 2024

EAT + STAY + (SELF) LOVE IN ANTIGUA +BARBUDA
26 DREAMSCAPES WINTER/SPRING 2024
BY CRAIG SILVA
The twin Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda offer a pristine haven for the dis- cerning traveller seeking not just a getaway, but a holistic wellness experience. As you embark on your journey to this island par- adise in the Lesser Antilles, you’ll encounter a world of wellness experiences that will not only pamper your senses but also leave a lasting imprint of serenity and rejuvenation.
Here are three experiences that will ensure your visit to Antigua and Barbuda is not just a vacation but a transformative well- ness retreat.
IMMERSE IN THE FLAVOURS
OF THE ISLANDS
Discover a dimension of well-being that takes place in a kitchen high up in the northern hills of Antigua at Nicole’s Table. You’ll participate in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Nicole who will introduce you to the vibrant flavours of Antigua. Choose from various classes such as Cooking with Rum and From the Sea.
FIND YOUR INNER PEACE AT
ST. JAMES’S CLUB & VILLAS
Set against the backdrop of lush greenery and secluded beaches overlooking Mamora Bay on the southeast coast of Antigua, St. James’s Club & Villas offers a wellness experience that meshes a tranquil ambiance with its serene waters and gentle trade winds. Tranquility Body & Soul Spa provides a range of massages and anti-aging body therapies designed to guide you on a path to total well-being. St.
James’s Club & Villas epitomizes the holistic approach to wellness, enabling you to recon- nectwithyourinnerselfwhilesurroundedby the natural beauty of Antigua.
PAMPER YOUR SENSES AT ROYALTON ANTIGUA
The spa offerings at the Royalton Antigua on the northwest end of the island are nothing short of extraordinary. There, therapists at the Royal Spa provide a variety of treatments, from therapeutic massages to revitalizing facials and relaxing pedicures, all working to harmonize your body and spirit. The spa over- looks the Caribbean Sea, creating a profound sense of relaxation. Top off your spa session with a relaxing dip in the resort’s infinity pool and a cocktail at the swim-up bar. Royalton Antigua invites you to embrace the Caribbean’s vibrant spirit while prioritizing your wellness and pampering your senses like royalty.
FIND BALANCE IN SUNNY
ANTIGUA + BARBUDA
Antigua and Barbuda beckon with open arms, inviting you to discover a harmonious balance between relaxation and adventure, nature and luxury, and culinary delights that are as nour- ishing for the soul as they are for the palate. This is where wellness becomes a journey, not a destination, and where you’ll leave with more than just memories—you’ll depart with a renewed spirit and a sense of inner peace. Namaste. DS
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TRAVEL PLANNER
For more wellness travel information about Antigua and Barbuda, visit visitantiguabarbuda.com
PHOTOS: CRAIG SILVA | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY / ROYALTON ANTIGUA