Ever want to press the ‘reset’ button on yourself? Self-care can often be overlooked as we continue to place ourselves last on our own list of priorities - if even at all. This year, consider taking a pause to travel somewhere with your partner where you can both clear your mind, renew your spirit and return feeling better than ever.
“The Carribean has such fantastic beaches. The turquoise-blue waters are synonymous with relaxation,” says South Dayton-based travel advisor, Karen Wissel. Here, she shares three recommendations for ultra-luxurious, all-inclusive couples spa retreats in the Carribean. “These adults-only resorts include all meals, drinks, watersports, and more so there is absolutely no worrying about how much spending money to take, what food will cost, where to go eat, etcetera.”
BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia
Set on a secluded cove of white sand beach at the edge of the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by tropical gardens and rainforest, BodyHoliday Saint Lucia is an all-inclusive luxury resort dedicated to well-being. Based on a philosophy of relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and diet, BodyHoliday offers traditional activities on land and sea–from yoga sessions and fitness classes, scuba diving, sailing, tennis and golf to an array of time-honored body treatments and state-of-the-art therapies geared towards restoring optimal health and better ageing.
Couples Resorts, Jamaica
Couples Resorts’ flagship all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Couples Tower Isle, is a sun-splashed playground with eight new, ultra-exclusive Oasis Spa Villas featuring unlimited spa treatments. Private sun terraces, personal plunge pools, organic textures and sumptuous bedding come together to create retreats of unparalleled sophistication. Fresh farm-to-table cuisine, signature cocktails, and unlimited fitness activities such as golf, tennis, paddle boarding and yoga are included.
Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Thanks to a 45-million dollar renovation completed in 2017, Excellence Punta Cana is now one of the best luxury all-inclusive properties in Punta Cana. Lobster and premium alcohol are included at its 12 bars and 10 gourmet restaurants. While separate from the all-inclusive package, the two-story luxe spa with a hydrotherapy circuit also offers outdoor bungalow rooms, an aromatic garden and fountain, and 13 indoor treatment rooms for the ultimate wellness experience.
Between all of these great options, how do you choose just one? That’s where the help of a travel advisor comes in. “Knowledge of what location or resort is going to be best for the client’s needs is key,” Wissel says. “I help pull the whole picture together and complete the final details so clients can just sit back and relax, literally!”
For more information on these and other luxury resort destinations, including those that are kid-friendly, contact Karen Wissel, South Dayton-based travel advisor, at (937) 306-8922 or visit MMTravelbyKaren.com.