Air Partner Magazine Spring Summer 2025 UK - Magazine - Page 25
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hideaway for those looking for
experiences in the lap of luxury.
Nowhere embodies the Blue Mind
theory quite like the Caribbean, where
crystal-clear waters lap white sands
and world-class wellness resorts
blend seamlessly into the shoreline.
While hotspots such as St. Barts
and Barbados will always rank highly
on sea-seekers’ getaway lists,
here we’ll explore three alternative
destinations ideal for those craving
a transformative oceanfront escape.
Whether you choose to sink into
serenity on a single island or
embark on a multi-stop journey, the
Caribbean ensures an unforgettable
trip rich in Blue Mind bene昀椀ts.
Among the islands, upmarket Canouan
stands as the shining jewel. The ultimate
hideaway for those looking for wellbeing
experiences in the lap of luxury, this
ultra-exclusive paradise is home to several
high-end wellness resorts, with the 昀椀nest
being the Mandarin Oriental Canouan. The
hotel’s motto is ‘serenity starts with the
soothing power of the sea’, and guests can
take part in a host of watersports, enjoy
ocean-view meditation or yoga, indulge in
spa treatments to the sounds of the waves,
or opt for a 1, 2, or 5-day holistic wellness
programme. Canouan translates to ‘island
of turtles’, and the creatures that gave it its
name still set the pace of life here.
If you can tear yourself away from the beach
for an excursion, the top choice has to be
setting sail to the nearby Tobago Cays,
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Arrive in style at Argyle International
Airport (SVG)
a protected wildlife reserve and marine
park that served as the 昀椀lming location
where Captain Jack Sparrow famously got
marooned in Pirates of the Caribbean (yes,
the bit where the rum’s gone!). Here, you can
snorkel one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant
Comprising 32 islands and cays, St. Vincent
coral reefs, swim alongside sea turtles, and
the hunt for Blue Mind tranquillity. With its
to Canouan, end your day tucking into fresh
and the Grenadines is a haven for those on
crowd-free beaches, turquoise waters, and
spot countless tropical 昀椀sh. After returning
lobster at a stylish beach bar (you’ll even
lush landscapes, the archipelago provides
昀椀nd an o昀昀ering from Soho House), and
an idyllic sanctuary to escape the hustle
sipping champagne while watching the sun
and bustle of everyday life.
set over the ocean. Bliss.
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Mandarin Oriental,
Canouan.
