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ST LUCIA

THE BODYHOLIDAY CARIBLUE BEACH

“ AN ALL-INCLUSIVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING RESORT WITH EXCELLENT SPORTS , LEISURE AND WELLNESS FACILITIES ”
The Oasis Spa , The BodyHoliday

SURROUNDED BY 18 ACRES of lush tropical gardens on the verge of 300 yards of sandy beach north of Castries , The BodyHoliday offers a multitude of tempting holiday leisure activities . At The BodyHoliday you can benefit from a number of treatments at the wellness centre with its full range of relaxing and rejuvenating therapies . Guests receive a complimentary treatment every day , from facials and detox bodywraps to massages and hydrotherapy . If you ’ re a dedicated sports person there are the usual favourites , such as cycling , tennis and swimming , as well as more adventurous pursuits to try out , such as fencing , archery or scuba diving . For pure rest and relaxation you have the acres of gardens to admire , with their cascades of purple bougainvillaea and the scent of ylang-ylang and gardenia . Then there is of course the secluded beach , which is fringed by palm trees - the setting for gentle water sports such as snorkelling and sunfish sailing . Wining and dining are certainly a feature of The BodyHoliday ; buffet breakfasts and lunches offer an array of tempting fruits , salads and cooked dishes , whilst the beachfront Deli offers freshly made salads , smoothies and healthy snacks throughout the day . Dinner is more formal , with several choices of venue , each with interesting options for both the calorie-conscious and the more self-indulgent . The award-winning TAO restaurant is à la carte and offers east-meets-west fusion cuisine while informal grills , meat and fish dishes are the fare at the Clubhouse Grill . Evenings can start with a cocktail or aperitif in the Piano Bar or Clubhouse Bar , and after dinner there is a nightly show featuring live Caribbean entertainment such as limbo dancing , fire eating or steel band music . From 11pm you can return to the Piano Bar , which stays open until the last guest leaves . The bedrooms at The BodyHoliday are modern and light with comfortable furniture . The Deluxe and Grand Luxury Oceanfront Rooms are particularly inviting , with large terraces overlooking the ocean . The Penthouse Suite is the ultimate for well-being with a Kenesis machine and private hammam . The BodyHoliday is an excellent choice for single travellers too , with very reasonably priced single rooms available . For a luxurious ambience and all-inclusive facilities , The BodyHoliday is outstanding .

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