Claire Spreadbury embarks on a journey to address some health concerns at the BodyHoliday resort in St Lucia. This resort, established in 1988, was an early pioneer in providing holidays with a focus on wellness. Today, they offer a Wellness Clinic where guests can choose a specific area to focus on, such as stress reduction, detoxification, or digestive issues. Claire, at the age of 44 with two children, decides to participate in the weight loss program, which includes scientific lab tests to assess hormones, inflammation, and food sensitivities.
Situated on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia, BodyHoliday is located in lush tropical gardens along the beachfront. The standard rooms may not be extravagant, but the resort itself offers a plethora of activities, including two pools, a beach, spa, various restaurants, and a range of water sports options. While a trip to St Lucia may be expensive, the all-inclusive package offered by BodyHoliday includes food, drinks (including premium spirits and champagne), daily spa treatments, and water sports activities.
The health tests offered at the resort are comprehensive. Prior to arrival, guests are sent a test kit to collect a blood sample and have it couriered to St Lucia. Upon arrival, guests have a consultation with Dr. Maha, the Wellness Clinic Leader, who conducts an array of tests including ECG, heart and lung measurements, blood pressure, body fat analysis, liver function examination, and analysis of body minerals and metal toxicity. The results are presented in a folder of charts and tables, which reveal Claire’s lactose and gluten intolerance, lung and digestive disorders, and her perimenopause stage.
With the test results in the back of her mind, Claire immerses herself in the resort’s offerings. Yoga classes become a staple of her morning routine, providing much-needed relaxation for her muscles. The resort offers a wide range of activities, from vigorous aqua aerobics and pool volleyball to mood-boosting meditation classes. The Wellness Centre features 33 treatment rooms offering diverse therapies, ranging from medical treatments to Ayurveda and beauty treatments.
One of Claire’s favorite treatments is the Bhutanese massage, which significantly improves her posture and leaves her feeling taller. Apart from activities and treatments, guests can enjoy the plant-based I-TAL garden dinner experience, where they take a slow ascent up the garden, picking fresh mangoes and appreciating the natural surroundings. The evening culminates with a breathtaking dinner overlooking the ocean and a memorable night under the stars.
Overall, guests at BodyHoliday seem happy, calm, and content, with a significant portion of returning customers. Claire meets a priest from Glasgow, who has been to the resort nine times. After her stay, Claire feels less tired and moody, and though she may still struggle with weight and emotions, she now has a better understanding of the reasons behind it.
For those planning a trip to BodyHoliday, rooms start at $388/€359 per night and include fitness activities, daily spa treatments, meals, drinks, and water sports activities. The Wellness Clinic program is available for an additional charge, with options for a three-day program or the more comprehensive Wellness Clinic Plus program. British Airways offers flights from London Gatwick to St Lucia, with connecting options from Dublin.
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