Bodyholiday

WARNING: LONG POSITIVE REVIEW! But we gave them our bodies for a week, and they gave us our minds back! This was our first international trip since 2019. We were hesitant at first because we were thinking there would be pressure to be into fitness or that the only people there would look like people in the ads. As two 60-year old travelers, we definitely wanted to feel comfortable and welcomed. THE BODYHOLIDAY WAS PERFECT! There were people of all shapes and sizes and all nationalities. First, I will get the one and only less than perfect part out of the way so I can focus on all the positives. The day we arrived was the first day of their annual Carnival. Our private driver from the airport warned us that traffic might increase the 90-minute drive to the resort. It was a 2-hour ride but our driver was kind and gracious. He stopped at a local vendor to get us a salt fish sandwich because we hadn't eaten since the night before we arrived. That was the only less than perfect part of our trip. It's a long way and it's a windy route so car sickness might kick in if you aren't careful. Now, let me get to the positives of our 6 days in at The BodyHoliday. We were welcomed with a refreshing cold towel for our faces and a cold drink to give us a quick treat. I believe it was a turmeric and fruit drink. The hostess took us around the resort so we could get familiar with the layout and then suggested we have a snack at the Wellness Cafe until our room was ready. Even though we were exhausted, we felt excited to see the beautiful Caribbean Sea just footsteps away. Our ocean view room was on the 4th floor and we had a gorgeous view. We could also see some of one of the swimming pools. The hospitality at this resort is TOP NOTCH. Every person we saw was friendly, offered assistance as needed, and made sure we were always taken care of. The room was cleaned well everyday and we had no problem getting extra towels as needed. The evening turn-down service was wonderful. We would go to dinner and return to find our sheets turned down, tea and cookies left for us, and bathroom was refreshed. The mattress is firm so if that's not your preference you might not enjoy it. We loved it. When we first booked our massages, we hoped we didn't make mistakes on what we chose. We had a serenity massage twice, the Aloe Wrap, the ginger scrub, thalasso therapy, and the coconut spice combo. Our only mistake was we should have had the Aloe Wrap at the end of our stay to rehydrate and soothe our sun-drenched skin. Otherwise, it was perfect. Every treatment was OUTSTANDING. We've never had daily massages and I got to a point where I figured it couldn't get any better. Each day felt better than the previous. The Wellness Center is clean, welcoming, and well organized. But most of all, the staff is TOP NOTCH! They all deserve to be named and recognized but I only remember 3 names: Reginia, Sharon, and Mitchel. Honestly, they were all excellent and caring. Prepare yourself for the 85 stairs to the top but you'll forget all about the trek once you lie down. The last two parts I want to share are about the dining options and the beach. I am a fairly picky eater but I eat healthy for the most part. We made reservations for Ital (dinner and garden tour), Cariblue Windows dinner, and Tao for dinner. Ital's garden tour is more like a hike in nature and it was soooo fun and we learned a lot about the native plants. The dinner was a 5-course meal. We enjoyed it for the most part and it was fun having dinner with 2 other guests in the private dining area. Shout out to Mariah and her team at Ital! Tao was delicious but we ordered off the complimentary menu because we really wanted the garlic shrimp. Cariblue Windows was excellent and we didn't need to order off the complimentary menu. The only issue was my friend got a bad stomach bug that night. We weren't sure if there was something in the food or if it was something else. We loved the Friday Beach BBQ because there were more options that filled our tummies. The breakfast buffet worked well for us because we don't usually eat heavy breakfasts. The omelette chef warmed our hearts. She said she's been there for 16 years and we could tell she loved her work. Finally, the beach was our happy place. We spent the majority of our days there because it was cozy and our beach waiter (Gilly) was AMAZING! He made sure our lounges were set up, drinks flowing, food served when we got hungry, and always came to refresh our water bottles. He is a God-send with a beautiful spirit. The beach water is warm and clean. We saw little fish as we swam. And another big plus, you don't have to worry about taking your beach bag back and forth. Just leave your things on your lounge and go enjoy the water. As you can see I could go on and on, but I won't. Bottom line...THIS WAS A FABULOUS VACATION. We know why so many people continue to return to BodyHoliday for vacations. We will return again as well. P.S.: Don't forget to do the tubing (even for 60-yr olds it was fun). Take the sunset cruise for a beautiful view of the surrounding areas. Bring your bug spray (I only got 6 bites but I saw others who had 10 or more bites). Read less

We heard about BodyHoliday from a couple we met on holiday in Greece two or three years ago. We got the chance to visit at the end of June 24 (as part of a planned trip to St Lucia and Dominica) and we were not disappointed. There is a lot going on here. I would describe it as a 'pick and mix' type holiday, or like trying out an A la carte menu. But first the room. We had a room with a good view of the sea. It was well located and although it was also near one of the pools, it wasn't a problem at all. The turn down service was excellent. The food was of a high standard and although the hotel has fewer restaurants than other hotels, we never felt stuck for choice. And the variety of healthy drinks on offer was the most I have ever seen. They regularly have theme evenings and these can be a fun way to wind down (or wind up) for the evening/night. The variety of activities means you have to be choosy. From walks and cycling to beach fit activities in the morning (I was lucky to have Tyree Washington doing a week long session of beach fit, as well as listening to a talk from him on his life and sport in general), to activities running through most of the day. The activity list includes things such as water sport, archery, yoga, keep fit, etc, all at various levels of expertise/intensity. I could go on. And I can't forget the various massages that are part of the package. Having one of these at the end of the day was so welcome. Before I end, it is worth saying something about the staff. They make it what it is. They come across as dedicated. There are so many I could name. Suffice to say that they all play a part in making this resort what it is. I'll end there. Again, I could go on. Hotels at this end of the market have unique selling points. But I am not aware of any hotel (or resort) that packages all that I have listed above (and I have probably missed some areas) at such a high standard across the activities, its food and drinks offerings and its massages. I (or we) will be back. Read less

I was able to take advantage of a Caribcation deal, and BodyHoliday surpassed my expectations. I 100% recommend, especially for a fitness-oriented traveler. There are so many activities geared towards not only being active but also having fun. I tried many new things. The icing on top are the complimentary services provided by the spa. In addition, the staff are all remarkably attentive, and a variety of food and drinks are available, mainly catering to healthy diets. The facilities have a rustic feel to them but are well kept. I went for four nights, and my only regret is that it was too short. 😄 Read less

We had a fabulous time at the Bodyholiday.. This was our 7th trip to this resort & yet again it did not disappoint. The staff are all very friendly & welcoming & you feel any requests are no trouble. The food is great with plenty of choice of restaurants, all at a high standard. The beds are super comfortable, although our air conditioning unit was particularly noisy this visit. We missed the specific teas at turndown that they used to supply with a card to say this will aid sleep or your digestion etc which felt like your wellbeing was their true aim. Their new tea is fine but ordinary hotel fayre.They also no longer automatically top up your mini bar even with soft drinks which is unusual for a resort of this quality. There are so many numerous activities to do that everyone should be able to find something they love. It`s a great place to try something new, as complete beginners are well catered for. I tried paddleboarding for the first time & both my husband & I tried ballroom dancing classes. Curtis Pritchard is an outstanding teacher - extremely patient while making it great fun too. Myra is a fantastic Yoga teacher. I have rarely found such a good teacher in a resort & I thoroughly enjoyed her classes. The hardest part of this holiday is to take time out & not do too much ! The only downside of this resort is the journey there. It now takes 2 hours by taxi as the traffic is so bad( It used to take 1.5 hours max). Next time we will try the ferry which we were not aware of before this trip which should be quicker. It would be great if the Bodyholiday could provide a water transfer to & from the resort. We look forward to returning in the future. Read less

Another fabulous holiday at the Body Holiday. The location, activities, food, drink and treatments are only excelled by the amazing staff members. A huge thank you to Garvey who worked tirelessly to recover a precious item that had been misplaced and to Zelda for her professionalism and smile. The Bodyguards were as fun as ever, particularly JC who helped make our holiday special. Genella in reservations could not have done more to help, as always. Thank you to Donel for the great sailing lessons. Gilly and Deyu ensured we were constantly pampered on the beach and Irene (just wow), Verna and Magdalen in the spa for their perfect pampering. And finally Kennisson - don't ever leave ! The only problem with the Body Holiday is that we never want to go anywhere else. Thank you guys for making it so special. See you next year. Read less