Condé Nast Traveler readers rated the top resorts in St. Lucia, Jamaica, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Grand Cayman, Aruba, Puerto Rico, the Grenadines, Anguilla, St. John, Virgin Gorda, Dominica, the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin, St. Thomas, and the Dominican Republic in 2013 - and rated Peter Island Resort and Spa one of the top resorts in the region.
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I GAVE up counting how many times I said “this is the life” while holidaying in the British Virgin Islands. I thought it as I peered down from the 10-seater turboprop plane as it dipped gently towards a splodge of dark green land pressed like a firm hand into waters of ethereal blue. I thought it as I flipped open a cool Carib beer while sunbathing on the deck of a gleaming white catamaran. And I thought it as I sat on a deserted beach digging my toes into fine warm sand and gazing at the flotilla of yachts.
Located on the beautiful British Virgin Islands, the Peter Island Resort & Spa offers two restaurants on its tranquil and welcoming property. Between the upscale Tradewinds restaurant and the relaxed Deadman’s Beach Bar & Grill, Chef Lisa Sellers uses garden-grown produce to create delicious menu items. You’ll be in paradise with the fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, not to mention the gorgeous landscape and casually elegant atmosphere.
Peter Island Resort & Spa, a private isle in the British Virgin Islands, is set on 1,800 tranquil acres and includes five pristine beaches and a marina. Accommodations range from villas to junior suites and ocean view rooms. If you're looking for a place to completely disconnect and rejuvenate in a healthier way, put this destination on your list. With no televisions in rooms and Wi-Fi located only in the rooms and restaurants -- not common areas -- you can unwind completely here. Read my top five ways to relax on this slice of paradise.
Ultimately, the major portion of any trip to the Caribbean is relaxation. The region has just the right blend of beach, atmosphere and good vibrations to do the job — but sometimes you need to relax even more, to take your relaxation to the next level — with a spa treatment or three. Thankfully, the Caribbean has some of the best spas in the world. Here’s our list of the 10 best Caribbean Spas for 2013.
Poised like a well-groomed schoolboy, properly attired and well-behaved, Peter Island lies elegantly, luxuriously and reliably perfect to the naked eye. However, like the curious twinkle in the schoolboy’s eye, and beneath his unpretentious air of sophistication, Peter Island bares secrets of mischief, pirates and fabulous buried treasure.
Peter Island Resort & Spa has announced their luxurious new spa product line, Natura Bissé, whose Diamond Experience treatment guarantees a sumptuous A-lister experience in less than an hour. Rumour has it that Beyoncé, Penelope Cruz and Kate Winslet have indulged in Natura Bissé treatments prior to the likes of the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Guests can follow in their footsteps and enjoy an array of Natura Bissé Diamond Treatments on the beautiful private Peter Island in the BVI.
Many hotels get a heavy rotation of fit travelers looking for something more (and more fun) than just a fitness center. So some are taking note and offering challenging programs. Over at Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands, guests can participate in the Island-Athon challenges, including the Islander Challenge (1/2 mile kayak, 5 mile loop by bike, 2 mile run/walk).
Though it’s one of the largest British Virgin Islands, this nearly 2,000-acre sanctuary is—unlike its better-known neighbors, Tortola and Virgin Gorda—private. Yet its eponymous resort offers the sorts of amenities one would find at much larger properties, including a full-service, 15-slip yacht club; a 10,000-square-foot Ayurvedic spa; a dive shop and water-sports center; and several restaurants and bars (one of which hosts a weekly vintner’s dinner). Many of the 55 spacious rooms, suites, and villas are set directly off the stunning sweep of Deadman’s Beach.