The BodyHoliday undergoes a US$20 Million Refurbishment
Our summer refurbishment project has begun and work is progressing very smoothly. We're keeping everyone fully in the know every step of the way through a series of weekly releases from our management team. We present an even more interactive look into the project on our Facebook page. If you would like to receive our weekly update emails, please click here.
July 27th, 2011 - Cariblue Renovations
Great food and drink have always been important at The BodyHoliday, so the refurbishment of Cariblue sees us investing heavily in this, our main restaurant. The designs for the renovated restaurant have focused on three key areas - the restaurant itself, a new wine room and the buffet. Together these three areas will combine to create a great eating experience that will ensure that the resort retains its excellent culinary reputation.
Cariblue
It takes more than just great food and wine to make dining fun. For it to really come to life it's about the company, be it an intimate moment with a loved one or laughing with a group of friends. So we have reconfigured the restaurant to allow everybody to share a fabulous environment that is truly unique. It has always been a beautiful spot to eat, with its cooling breeze and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea.
So we are creating a colonial theme with rattan and wicker furniture, mahogany cabinetry, oversized porcelain tiles, louvered panels to create separate dining areas and a crisp, white tongue and groove ceiling. What better way to dine than in absolute luxury with a beautiful view?
The Wine Room
Reminiscent of a French 'cave', we are looking to distinguish The BodyHoliday from other resorts with the addition of a wine room. A classic stone finish defines the room with wine racks adorning every wall and stations to taste and enjoy the best wines from around the world.
Why not take the opportunity to learn more about wine and join our sommelier who will guide you through countries, regions, vineyards and the famous wine houses. Join us for an evening as we journey from Bordeaux to Burgundy, from Barolo to Barbaresco.
The Cariblue Buffet
The same feeling of grandeur that is the hallmark of the restaurant works its way into the buffet. Inside the air-conditioned room the main buffet stations are white with black quartzite tops with a large raised mahogany counter where the chefs will explain what food is available, how it is made and steer you through the superb selection of foods to suit your taste and dietary needs.
They will also be delighted to arrange private cooking classes for you or a cooking demonstration for groups of friends. The live cooking will absolutely thrill you!
July 19th, 2011 - Penthouse Suite
It has been a long-held dream of ours to introduce a penthouse to the resort. Surely a penthouse epitomizes luxury; it is shorthand for the very best in hotel accommodation. The penthouse at The BodyHoliday will not disappoint you - it will be the jewel in our crown!
A great space
With its very own private entrance, the penthouse has been designed to create a very defined sense of luxury. Open-plan living, vaulted ceilings, a walk around bed, walk-in closet, ocean-view double bath and a wet bar characterize the space. The whole space has been designed to accommodate many spectacular features and to make the guests feel that they really are on top of the world!
A private Hammam
We have always attempted to bring to the vacation industry something fresh and new, and in the Penthouse we have done just that a private Hammam. Inspired by the steam baths of Turkey, the marble-slab heated massage bed takes your guests through a wonderfully relaxing combination designed to leave them totally refreshed. What better way is there to relax after a hard day than a deep cleansing session in your own private hammam?
Designed to perfection
Working with the best designers in the industry, we have left nothing out! Towering ceilings give an air of space and opulence, and this is offset by the luxurious fossil-shell stone marble floor. A freestanding wall unit divides the living and bedroom spaces and it accommodates a 360-degree rotating flat-screen television perfect for watching in bed or from the comfort of your own sofa. We have not held back on the design, and the attention to detail will leave your guests only wanting more.
July 14th, 2011 - Clubhouse Renovations
Since our early days, The Clubhouse has been at the very centre of activity at The BodyHoliday. Afternoon tea will still be served at four o' clock in the best British tradition but we are adding a library and sports bar to relax in, enjoy free wi-fi and watch television. Then in the evening, it becomes a lively bar and a bbq for a more relaxed dining experience. We are adding to this great atmosphere with some very exciting new features. We think you will love them!
The Clubhouse Bar
One of the most exciting innovations will be a 17-foot circular bar at the front of the building overlooking the sea. Designed to give you the best possible view of the sea it will be created in two-color mahogany and ash to emulate a yacht's deck. What better way is there to enjoy both the Caribbean Sea and the evening entertainment, than to sip a cool cocktail and mingle with your fellow guests?
Pavilion
The all-new Pavilion is to be built between the Clubhouse and a new infinity pool. This stunning new addition has been added as many of you have requested a lighter, more informal lunch. So it will house an Italian pizza oven and a South American inspired parrillada, serving a selection of food inspired by the Mediterranean; from Italy to Spain, Turkey to North Africa. With your food in hand and a glass of wine, sit outside in the new Piazza in the shade of a large pagoda umbrella, or choose to lie out on the lounge-style seating of the beach-front boardwalk.
Infinity Pool & Piazza
We are building two pools next to The Clubhouse; the first is an aquatic fitness infinity pool surrounded by large market umbrellas, chaise lounges, intimate cabanas and small drinks-tables. This pool then cascades down into the shallow pool that laps up to the boardwalk. The views of the Caribbean Sea will be stunning. Relax in the cool waters and take in one of the best views in the world.
July 8th, 2011 - Beach Enhancements
Cariblue beach is as near to picture perfect Caribbean as you can get and we want to add the overall look with these enhancements. We think that you will be really excited by the changes planned - the new boardwalk, new cabanas and new furniture that will create a new experience.
An evening stroll
The main aim of the development of the beachfront is to create a seamless flow between Cariblue, The Clubhouse and TAO and the sea front. A new boardwalk made from Ibe wood will wrap itself around the beachfront from TAO at one end of the resort right through to the end of the Cariblue dining area; perfect for a romantic evening stroll.
Dining al fresco
Grabbing an informal lunch at the new Pavilion or taking dinner at Cariblue will be far more exciting. Enjoy lobster and a glass of Mersault in the shade of a coconut palm during the day or enjoy candlelit dining at night under an old Sea Grape tree. Tables will be scattered along the boardwalk serviced by Beach Butlers so you can enjoy an evening drink to watch the sunset or have that last nightcap outdoors.
Relax!
The BodyHoliday is all about relaxation and re-energizing and so we have enhanced your beachfront experience. Cabanas will pepper the beach and boardwalk area so you can truly relax under the Caribbean sun. If you get too hot then you can shower off in the new beach showers, then join friends in the new 360 degree bar at The Clubhouse for a cocktail - perfect!
July 5th, 2011 - The Wellness Centre
For over thirty years, The BodyHoliday has been at the cutting edge of the health and wellbeing industry and the wellness centre has been at the very heart of our offerings. As part of our refurbishment, we will improve key aspects of the centre designed to enhance your sense of relaxation.
Lobby Area
The all-new entrance will be transformed with the addition of Jerusalem stone and mosaics to create a stunning architectural feel.
A new booking process will mean that you can get the treatment or therapy that you want when you want it.
The Gym
Everyone who has worked out with Felix, who heads up the personal fitness area, knows that a work out with a former Mr. Commonwealth is an exhilarating session! Now we are more than doubling the size of the gym to give you more space and more opportunity to work out. Felix treats all his guests as individuals and his aim is to personalize as many of your sessions as possible. The new equipment is supplied by world-leaders Technogym.
The Skin Clinic
The Skin Clinic has been a success at The BodyHoliday for some time and is being upgraded to reflect this success. A new cool, contemporary, state-of-the art feel will be the signature and it will boast it's own reception area and four treatment rooms, one with a private shower. You will now also be able to purchase your favourite speciality skin products in a new retail area.
June 29th, 2011 - Highlights of the Refurbishment
Although over the coming weeks we will let you know about many details of the refurbishment, we wanted to give you a quick overview of the main changes that will improve your client's vacation the most. This exciting project means that we are looking at every detail of the resort from the main infrastructure to the towels in the changing rooms! We hope you like our plans.
Reception area
The reception area will undergo a facelift with new furniture, styling and check-in technology. Inspired by Caribbean elegance and natural elements, the new area will create a welcoming environment where you can relax and experience the superior personalised one-on-one service that epitomises The BodyHoliday.
Cariblue
Cariblue Restaurant and the Italian courtyard will undergo an extensive renovation. A new wine room for wine storage and tasting will be a great addition. The courtyard will be refurbished to create a comfortable sitting area and the restaurant itself will see a major overhaul from the roof down to the tiles! New waiter stations, larger party tables, terrace dining and a fully renovated and air-conditioned buffet will only add to your experience.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse, like Cariblue, will undergo a major facelift. The bar is to be extended and we are creating a cocktail lounge with a relaxed lounge feel. Dining will be more informal and we are creating areas for larger parties. Just outside the Clubhouse we are building a new Pavilion that is an al fresco kitchen and buffet featuring a pizza oven and parrillada. Perfect for light lunches and snacks. The other side of the Pavilion will be a new two-level infinity edge pool overlooking the sea.
The beach
We are taking the opportunity to create a greater emphasis on the beachfront area creating a closer relationship between the beach and promenade. A new boardwalk will wrap around the beachfront creating new sitting and dining areas. Perfect for taking lunch, afternoon tea, early evening drinks and dinner.
Wellness centre
A brand new lobby area with a new welcome desk will enhance your experience at the centre and improve the booking process. The gym will double in size, whilst the Skin Clinic is being enhanced to give the whole area a clean and modern look.
Penthouse suites
The addition of a Penthouse Suite has been a dream for a while and this year sees a dream come true! A stunning addition to the resort, the suite will have state of the art facilities and its very own private Hammam treatment room, offering you a unique spa experience in your very own exclusive space. This one-off unique Penthouse will be the ideal choice if you're looking for an amazing experience not available anywhere else.
June 22nd, 2011 - Surely the most exciting development in St. Lucia and the Caribbean!
This summer, The BodyHoliday will undergo extensive renovations and refurbishment. As a family and a team, we are hugely excited by the prospect of taking our resort up another level - better facilities, better services and a few new ideas that will really excite you!
The BodyHoliday is always a new experience. A combination of a unique charm and an ageless spirit, we lovingly maintain this feeling and have continued to introduce new ideas, new thoughts and new approaches whilst preserving the essence of what makes it such a fabulous vacation.
For our guests, The BodyHoliday is an influential and special resort. Not only has it consistently been voted one of the best spas in the world, but also, we have endeavored to offer them the best facilities and amenities, the best treatments and therapies, the best food and drink. We will not lose that feeling, but we are very excited to be able to offer them a renovation like no other!
The $20 million makeover will make their stay more special than ever. From the reception area to the Wellness Centre, from the Clubhouse to a new Penthouse Suite, we are renovating, refurbishing and adding to the resort.
So on the 3rd July, we will close the doors of the resort and begin the process of overhauling the facilities. Over a 12-week period we will create an even more memorable place to stay.
As we are keen to keep you regularly updated we will be sending you a series of emails with photos of the makeover as it happens and details of what we are doing.
I hope that you will be as excited as we are and we look forward to welcoming you to The BodyHoliday to show off our stunning new resort.
Kind regards
Andrew Barnard
June 22nd, 2011 - Introduction
As a family and a team, we are hugely excited by the prospect of taking our resort up another level - better facilities, better services and a few new ideas that will really excite you too! The essence of The BodyHoliday remains the same; we're still going to hold true to our four key pillars of relaxation, restorative beauty, good diet and exercise.
We're adding to the resort, building on the experience and keeping that balance between the two as we've done successfully for many years. This is sure to be a renovation like no other! The $20 million makeover will make your stay more special than ever. During this time, we will also improve the skill sets of our team, so that we can continue to deliver the first class service that we are renowned for.
From the reception area to the wellness centre, from the Clubhouse to a new Penthouse Suite, we are renovating, refurbishing and adding to the resort. Join us on this exciting journey and see this thrilling transformation take place right before your eyes!
