With gorgeous powdery white beaches, crystal clear seascapes and stunning sunsets, the the Caribbean should be high on your list as a destination for your next retreat.

Many resorts offer yoga programs year-round, while other resorts fly in top practitioners in their field to head up specially scheduled yoga weeks. Regardless of the format, these yoga retreats will have you in a state of bliss in no time. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to visit in the Caribbean for a retreat.

St Lucia

Saint Lucia holds an annual three-day ‘health and wellness retreat’ on the island (November) for visitors who are looking for a rejuvenating and tranquil holiday. Yoga, Ayurveda, tai chi classes and healthy cooking demonstrations are included. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Sulphur Springs while you’re on the island and take a dip in the cleansing mud baths.

Sup & Yin Yoga Caribbean Wellness Retreat 

The award winning beautiful Bodyholiday St.Lucia is where my love of SupYoga first began, and I would love to invite you to join me in this magical place to experience the warm West Indies at its best!

‘Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind’ .. this is the promise Bodyholiday make to each of their guests and booking this retreat will not only give you the opportunity to practice Supyoga and Yin yoga with me each day, but it will also give you the opportunity to experience all that Bodyholiday has to offer, including daily spa treatments as well as most things on their wellness programme along with some incredibly delicious Caribbean food!

Even if you’ve never tried supyoga, this gentle practice is something very special and has the capacity to not only enhance your mat yoga practice, but it will also bring you effortlessly into the present moment which once experienced can be truly magical.

Yin yoga also is a wonderful complement to more dynamic practices and sporting activities, as it allows tightened muscles to realx and release.

It is a truly magical place where you can simply immerse yourself in wellness, in amongst the warmth of the Caribbean and all its wonders, which once experienced you’ll likely want to keep on going back, like most Bodyholiday guests, it maintains the highest numbers of returning guests globally! Book this retreat!

Healthfulness Yoga Retreat on the beach

yoga retreat on the beach St Lucia

Let the Caribbean sea’s waves wake you up in the morning and put you to sleep at night. Eat the freshest locally grown produce from the town and taste the catch of the day from the fisherman from the bay. Start you day with a revitalizing yoga practice and build your day with inspiring workshops, classes and trips. Or opt for quiet time journaling, painting or skinny dipping in the pool in the private villa.

Our healthfulness retreat on the beach in St Lucia takes place in a private sea view villa in Soufriere. Soufriere town is rich in history and was once the first capital during French colonial rule and it shows. All the famous sights and treasures are situated here (The Pitons, Diamond Falls, Botanical gardens etc). You’ll also see original colourful creole style wooden houses in some of the streets and old estate houses that have mainly been renovated to boutique hotels.

The French influence is still very dominant on the island considering it was under British rule until independence in 1979. English is the official language, however French Creole is spoken by most people in St Lucia. All the towns and districts are French in name and the local cuisines all have a French influences.

Hike through the forest paths to find the secret hot mineral spa pools. Eat the freshest picked fruits and scrumptious healthy cuisine on the island. Sink into your mat holding the final yoga pose. Or just relax by the pool overlooking the Caribbean sea’s sunset with a book. Book this retreat.

Logo Balenbouche Estates

The Logo Balenbouche Estates have just announced three St Lucia retreats focusing on yoga, mindfulness, nutrition and general wellness. All of their retreats are hosted by qualified instructors and therapists who have visited Balenbouche Estate and would like to share the experience and their knowledge with others!

The retreats typically offer private or shared accommodation. Most events run for one week and include accommodation and meals, airport transfers, excursions and daily yoga or meditation practice.

Retreats typically include daily Yoga and/or daily walks and meditation, shared or private accommodations, fresh vegetarian, raw, vegan and seafood, extending and deepening your yoga practice, lectures and workshops on yoga and health, learning to live more sustainably, private beaches, beautiful tranquil grounds, guided trips to stunning St. Lucia sites, meeting like minded people, finding your inner balance, personal life coaching, massage and wellness therapies. Read reviews.

Curacao

Sandals Royal Curacao

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is located near Venezuela and features building styles you’d find in the Netherlands, painted in beautiful pastel shades. Its vibrant culture stems from many backgrounds including Afro-Caribbean, Dutch, French, Latin American, and Asian. Curaçao’s tropical Savannah climate features little rain and warm temperatures throughout the year. It’s a diver’s paradise with warm waters, mild currents, and amazing diving locations.

Accommodations at the adults-only resort include swim-up suites, seaside bungalows with butlers and private pools, and new island suites with an exclusive heart-shaped pool, soaking tubs, and butler service. Guests staying in select suites can explore the island in a Mini-Cooper convertible. The show stopper is the two-level infinity pool with cabanas. Read reviews.

Barbados

Wellness Weeks at the Coral Reef Club Spa

Hosted at the luxurious Coral Reef Club Spa in Barbados – the next wellness week take place from the 24th – 31st October.

The luxurious and charming Coral Reef Club or The Sandpiper with its intimate, boutique feel, can be your haven for a week of wellness activities centred at The Spa.

The Sandpiper is discreetly one of the most awarded luxury hotels in Barbados, surrounded by lush gardens filled with tropical flora, creating an atmosphere of ultimate privacy. The hotel is situated on a beautiful sandy beach on the West Coast, gently lapped by turquoise waters and bordered by a tree shaded wooden deck.

Much of the Sandpiper’s charm and style are attributed to Wayne and Karen Capaldi who run it with meticulous attention to detail without sacrificing the relaxed manner of the Caribbean. Combined with their staff’s enthusiasm for pampering their guests, this results in many guests returning year after year.

Set amidst twelve acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm West Coast of Barbados in historic Holetown, Coral Reef Club is the epitome of West Indian elegance.

A family owned-and-run luxury resort renowned for its special ambiance and classic island style, Coral Reef Club is an award-winning five-star luxury boutique hotel recognized as one of the best hotels in Barbados.

Each invigorating week will incorporate exercise packages as well as an all-purpose Spa Wellness Package to achieve profound restoration for the body and senses. The package features activities personalised to your level of fitness, healthy culinary options and information to help you maintain a program into the future.

The activities will take place in various locations within the grounds of Coral Reef Club and around the island offering atmospheric views, tropical breezes and sublime sun rays. Choose the package that best suits you from the options below.

The Wellness programs consist of differing formats and techniques for health, agility and endurance with International instructors who have honed their skills in Peru, Canada, USA, United Kingdom and Barbados. Read reviews.

Sunshine Kula Yoga Studio

A beautiful yoga studio on the west coast of Barbados, near the sea, in the trees. We are open to all and dedicated to helping you open up and feel vibrant and healthy through a life affirming, inspiring practice whether you need more calming or more action to manage better balance in your life.

Your wellness at every level, body, mind, vitality, heart and soul is important to you, to us, and to enriching our world. We love to guide those seeking change through this transformative practice, those suffering with injury, stress, less able or with specific conditions or issues as well as the fit and energetic.

Classes offered include Vinyasa, Beach Rise & Shine, Anusara®, Gentle & Therapeutic and Foundations (with Basics). You can find the schedule here.

Attend daily classes and stay in a nearby hotel to create your own yoga retreat. Sunshine Kula Yoga Studio is surrounded by great places to stay for every budget on the popular west coast of Barbados. Read reviews.

St. Barths

Eden Rock

Deep into an extensive revamp, Eden Rock’s spa is très chic, flaunting a new partnership with cosmetic line Ligne St. Barth, crafted from the island’s fruits and flowers. A private terrace overlooking St. Jean Bay is one of the spa’s choice spots for a treatment, which might feature green clay and fresh melon mousse (the St. Barth Sundowner) or a massage with warm seashells (St. Barth Chill Out).

With its spectacular location in St Jean Bay, Eden Rock – St Barths has been a byword for stylish hospitality since suave Caribbean aviator and adventurer Rémy de Haenen first welcomed guests back in the 1950s. It was quickly established as the preferred bolthole for his many glamorous Hollywood friends, establishing a high style for St Barths that continues to this day. Read reviews.

Grenada

Grenada is a great island for a yoga retreat – a few of the top hotels have excellent facilities offering yoga and/or Pilates in group sessions and private lessons. Here you can practise yoga in tropical landscaped gardens and on a deck overlooking a beautiful beach, as well as in a serene yoga studio, and in an open-air pavilion on the beach.

Healthy eating is promoted so, if that’s what you’re looking for, in Grenada you will be able to find a yoga retreat offering vegetarian and Ayurvedic cuisine – Caribbean-inspired and using local vegetables, fruits, and spice.

Laluna Beach Wellness Resort

Laluna is known as one of the Caribbean’s premiere wellness resorts. The hotel’s wellness sanctuary includes an Asian spa, beachfront yoga pavilion, sustainable organic garden, and state-of-the-art gym. A Caribbean yoga retreat is best located at Laluna’s yoga pavilion, which incorporates the resort’s Balinese influences with the natural beauty of Grenada, creating a unique place to practice yoga, directly on the beach.

Connect to the rich healing and magical energy of Grenada. Rejuvenate and restore. Flow into each asana, with the sound of the Caribbean Sea, which lulls right in front of Laluna’s Yoga pavilion. A Full Moon Meditation practice is also offered every month. Read reviews.


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Antigua

Blue Waters Resort and Spa

On the northwestern corner of Antigua, where the Caribbean Sea laps against the shore, you will find Blue Waters Resort. Epitomising luxury and elegance, Blue Waters is the idyllic tropical paradise which every person dreams about.

The Spa at Blue Waters is working alongside Elemis to bring you a range of sumptuous treatments. There’s no better way to get into holiday mode than by soothing your tired muscles and rejuvenating your mind, body and soul with a treatment at the spa. From massages to facials, you will feel completely rejuvenated when you visit Blue Waters’ spa. Read reviews.

Guatemala

Embark on an extraordinary eight day journey as you delve into the distinctive rituals and traditions of Guatemala’s Mayan culture.

Join us for this unique voyage of deep exploration, connection, relaxation and adventure as you explore the varied landscapes of San Juan del Obispo, Antigua, and Lake Atitlan. Take part in Mayan Ceremonies, breathtaking hikes through ancient grounds, daily yoga experiences , nourishing healthy food, Ayurveda workshops and more.

Give yourself the gift to explore, unwind and Om-plug as you emerge replenished and renewed. The retreat takes place from the 23rd February – 2nd March. Info and booking.

Saint Vincent

Petit Saint Vincent

Called one of the world’s most enchanting hideaways, Petit St. Vincent offers an unparalleled vacation for people who seek privacy amid natural beauty, coupled with the luxurious comforts and service of a stellar resort.

With just 22 spacious one bedroom cottages and two bedroom beach villas, you can enjoy the privacy you desire with gorgeous views of the Caribbean sea. 115 acres of soft rolling hills, sandy white beaches and lush tropical flora await you at Petit St Vincent.

Experience yoga with only the sounds of the ocean and birdsong to accompany your asana. There are two open-air yoga pavilions, one facing Conch Bay looking out to the Atlantic and the other on the leeward side facing Caribbean Beach, offer guests a peaceful place to practice yoga.

Afterwards, you can use the pier as a springboard into the warm turquoise ocean for refreshment. The resort is open November through to July and offers a 7 day tranquility retreat. The package includes calming treatments and massages in a Balinese-run luxury spa and wellness centre, yoga classes and a sunset cruise—all designed to reinvigorate your entire being. Read reviews.

Turks and Caicos

Some of the top yoga instructors in the world – Elena Brower, Erich Schiffmann, Rodney Yee, and Colleen Saiman-Yee – make their way to conduct classes at Parrot Cay Como Shambhala, a resort on a 1,000-acre island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Yoga classes are held in an open-air, sea view studio, which is also the site of the resort’s complimentary one-hour sunset yoga session. In addition to yoga, guests can avail themselves of healthful practices at the resort’s holistic spa, which offers Ayurvedic treatments.

COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay

At COMO Parrot Cay, yoga in the Turks and Caicos claims an integral role, whether in regular group classes, through private instruction or during the five-day yoga retreats in the Caribbean with renowned guest teachers. They offer complimentary yoga and Pilates classes six days a week as well as private tuition with their full-time yoga instructor.

The COMO Shambhala Retreat experience is tailored to your needs. The luxury spa offers consultations to help determine the best treatment for you. COMO Shambhala Retreat’s holistic and Asian-influenced treatments make the spa the ultimate soothing place. Each treatment is designed to rebalance and restore using natural techniques and ingredients.

By combining treatments with nutrition, yoga, meditation and more, this space has established itself as an exceptional holistic health centre. Read reviews.

Wymara Resort & Villas

Experience a Caribbean sanctuary on Turks and Caicos’ iconic Grace Bay Beach. Take in the panoramic views of the glistening water and feel the warmth of the pristine sand beneath your feet. Discover an unparalleled culinary experience by award-winning Chef Andrew Mirosch, who draws inspiration from local ingredients and international influences.

Whether enjoying the luxury and tranquility of Wymara Resort, or retreating to a secluded private villa perched above turquoise waters, Wymara Resort and Villas is an unequivocal oasis for all.

Rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit at the luxurious Spa at Wymara, the only organic-certified spa in Turks and Caicos, featuring organic and biodynamic products by Eminence to enhance your Caribbean escape. Whether meditating in the relaxation garden or treating yourself to one of our signature treatments, the Spa at Wymara awakens the senses and soothes your soul.  Read reviews.


Barbados Hotels

Sailing the Caribbean Islands

Join us on a unique Caribbean island yoga sailing adventure as we set sail towards the Windward Islands. The captains have designed an itinerary that offers the most desired ports of call in the region as we visit five of the 600 islands that make up this exclusive sailing ground…Mayreau, Bequia, Tobago Cay, Carriacou and Union Island.

Our daily excursions on land will give you the opportunity to connect to the unique island surroundings and Caribbean culture, visit the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary in Bequia, take a hike through the village of Mayreau, then cool off in gleaming Salt Whistle Bay – one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean. Step back in time in Carriacou known for their boat building and seafaring skills, swim with the turtles in water as clear as glass in Tobago Cay, and simply laze in the shade on Chatham Bay, said to be the most beautiful beach in the Grenadines.

Back on board help the crew raise the sails of Sagitta, a 120 ft Motorsailer built for comfort and blue water cruising, watch dolphins and ride the ship’s wake, Om with the sea and count the enchanted islets dotting the horizon. Balance each morning and sunset with yoga practices ranging from invigorating Vinyasa flows to restorative yin.

Take part in stimulating workshops and meditation. Nourish the body with freshly prepared meals on-board, integrating the delicious palette of the Caribbean. When night falls, share stories and smiles under the stars with your fellow shipmates. Bid the moon a sweet goodnight, and welcome a new day in paradise. This is a 6 nights / 7 Day adventure taking place from 14th – 20th October 2018 departing from St.George’s, Grenada. For details and to reserve your space visit dromyoga.com.

The Bahamas

Kamalame Cay

A private island off the world’s third largest barrier reef, Kamalame is the perfect escape for barefoot beachcombers and ocean adventurers.

Scattered across 97 acres of flowering jungle, coconut palm groves, and deserted white sand beach, each of the cay’s oceanfront residences is utterly secluded and offers an unplugged experience that turns the focus to the beauty of the natural environment.

One where days are filled with ocean swims, world-class diving, snorkelling, and fishing, rounds of tennis, bicycling the island’s white sand roads, kayaking lush mangrove tributaries, and lounging by the freshwater pool. An isolated island paradise outfitted with the only overwater spa in The Bahamas, an international wine and spirits list, the region’s finest cuisine, and an alfresco cinema, Kamalame Cay blends barefoot luxury and laidback charm with untouched tropical splendour and the ultimate in privacy.

Our barefoot chic Caribbean retreat features 27 luxurious seaside rooms and suites tucked in bougainvillea-draped cottages, bungalows and peak-roofed Balinese beach houses. Read reviews.

Jamaica

Jewel Paradise Cove Beach

Join in along with celebrated yoga teachers and holistic nutritional lectures. Enjoy a week full of healthy activities at the Caribbean’s newest spa retreat, Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa. These retreats take place in addition to the full slate of classes and activities led by our resident staff.

Highlights include multiple daily yoga sessions including beginners yoga, one 30-minute massage experience per person, beginners Yoga instruction, aquacise, nature and power walks, align and flow, cooking, wellness session, meditation and pilates, pranayama, reiki, dance sessions, spinning, yin yoga, luxurious accommodations and all meals and snacks. Read reviews.

Relax, Detox and Reconnect with Nature Retreat, Long Bay Jamaica, open all year round

We are directly on the seaside; an Oasis for your Mind & Soul with fantastic ocean views and surrounded by gorgeous green nature; a quiet and safe area where the only sounds you will hear are singing birds and the ever flowing voice of the ocean.

Long Bay beach, one of the most beautiful virgin beaches, with kilometers of fine white sand, is just at 3 minutes walking distance, in the fishermen village Long Bay.

Jamaica is described as the most beautiful island in the Caribbean; the enchanting jewel with sugar-white beaches, majestic waterfalls, charming houses, breathtakingly beautiful mountain peaks and tropical flora; all of it accompanied by the sensual beat of reggae

It is time to slow down and get back into balance. Enjoy an oasis of tranquility and relaxation through yoga, mind and body awareness, healthy food, fresh spring water and herbal medicine. More than just a holiday, we are here for you to experience a transformational journey within yourself. Go Natural retreats are all about slowing down and getting back into balance. Book this retreat.

Rockhouse Hotel

Rockhouse is a casually chic boutique hotel perched upon the scenic cliffs of Negril’s Pristine Cove in Jamaica. It takes a simple, holistic approach to wellbeing, health and happiness, with a natural Jamaican style.

Treatments take place in the cliff-edge spa cabanas or at the Rockhouse Spa Pavilion, an architectural and energetic temple nestled among tropical gardens, as well as our newest addition, the bathing pavilion overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

The Rockhouse Spa is the first to feature the Caribbean Essentials Spa Collection featuring all natural, Caribbean-made products and treatment rituals. All treatments begin with a foot-cleansing ritual in a bowl of fresh ocean water. Each also incorporates indigenous ingredients, including the Ultimate Coffee Scrub that uses Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and an Island Mint Tea wrap, relying upon island-grown mint. Treatments are serviced in a thatched-roof hut perched on a cliff overlooking sea. Read reviews.

Dominican Republic

Wild and Free Retreat

Wild and Free invites you to join a Mindful Yoga retreat in the Dominican Republic. The retreat is about devotion – to the beautiful Dominican landscape with exotic palm trees and vibrant sunsets as well as to yourself. It’s about your feelings and needs – and by guiding you through yoga exercises and learning to listen to your inner voice, you will kickstart your inner transformation.

You will be staying at an eco resort overlooking the ocean where you can enjoy your yoga practice outside, hike to waterfalls, do responsible whale watching and visit beautiful exotic beaches. Relax in the sun and swim in the ocean, taking a deserved break from everyday life. Recharge your batteries and connect with your heart, soul and body.

Belize

They once came primarily for the diving, unspoiled nature and extensive Maya archaeological sites. But a new generation of travellers to Belize has discovered another attraction this uncrowded Caribbean country offers – healthy vacations with a focus on wellness and wholesome, locally produced food.

Belize is becoming a mecca for the health-conscious travellers seeking to combine physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing with a traditional Belizean vacation.

Belize Retreats

Belize Retreats has the largest wellness retreat offerings in the country, located in some of the most magical destinations all throughout Southern Belize. From jungle to beach, to luxury private island retreat centers, Belize Retreats accommodates all types of adventurous and spiritual seekers.

Each Belize Retreat is handcrafted from the ground up to offer you a retreat like no other. Their small team of wellness experts combine and connect retreat leaders with jaw-dropping sustainable retreat centers, local culture, inspiring cuisine, charitable missions, and unforgettable experiences with new likeminded friends. Their mission is to create life-changing wellness retreats that support the local community and environment. Read reviews.

Belize Artisanal Luxury Resort

Despite its remote jungle setting, this Hip Artisanal Luxury Boutique Resort & Spa in the Mayan Rainforest provides all the pampering amenities of an upscale hotel. With only 16 rooms on this peaceful, private family owned 1000 acre property, seclusion is guaranteed when needed so you can relax from your busy schedule. Resident DJ’s mix eclectic vibes with the sounds of the jungle and the Artisanal Flair of the surroundings, making it a perfect haven for music lovers and artists.

Your room will be a one-of-a-kind retreat painted in rich metallic colors with tropical hardwood ceilings, mosaic tile floors, exotic fabrics collected from around the world creating an aura of urban jungle chic.

The spa is the only full body spa in the country of Belize. The Mud Massage, is a household name having earned international recognition and absolutely ranks amongst the top ten things do in Belize! This undeniably unique and extraordinary treatment utilizes a handful of therapeutic natural minerals which are expertly massaged into the key pressure points and also delicately lathered all over the body in an artistic design to cool and refresh the skin, while penetrating to the depth of each individual pore. Read reviews.

Victoria House Resort and Spa

Known for its stunning beachfront location, personal service and luxurious accommodations, the award winning Victoria House features a 3,500 sq. ft spa, styled in a Caribbean colonial theme, set amongst coconut palms, flamboyants and bougainvillea, creating a place for relaxation, inspiration, and indulgence.

The centrepiece of the new facility is a 26 ft. high central Cupola, with 11 ft. high ceilings, hardwood floors and expansive windows that draw in natural light. The spa includes four treatment salons and spa area with a full range of spa products, a relaxation room with recliner seating, and a large enclosed courtyard that can facilitate small yoga groups.

Part of Victoria House’s appeal is the beachfront location on the Caribbean and the locally sourced products such coconut oil, sugar and honey scrubs, fresh hibiscus flowers, essential oils and hot stones. Read reviews.

Naia Resort and Spa

Nestled within a private 200-acre reserve on the Placencia Peninsula, Naia is an intimate, natural playground that sets the stage for uncommon adventures and personal growth. Whether paddleboarding in the beautiful Caribbean Sea, indulging in a customised spa ritual, or relaxing among the resorts secluded beach houses and swimming pools.

Tucked away within the Caribbean paradise that is Naia, you will discover the hidden sanctuary that is Naia Spa; a haven that is dedicated to providing you the space you deserve to embark on a journey of self-care, healing and renewal.

Spread over six acres of serene forest and lagoon, the spa incorporates five over-the-water individual treatment suites plus a couple’s private island suite, a fully equipped Fitness Center and a beautifully designed Yoga and Movement Studio, the perfect setting to find space and balance.

With high ceilings and large accordion glass doors that open out onto a quiet veranda and private yoga lawn, you’ll be treated to calming views of the lagoon and its beautiful surroundings while you enjoy one of the yoga or mat-based Pilates classes. Read reviews.

Ak’Bol 

Ak’bol Yoga Retreat and Ecoresort is located on the north side of Ambergris Caye. This Belize eco-resort is perfect for those looking for a balance of nature, activities and relaxation. Guests can enjoy scheduled retreats throughout the year or daily yoga classes even if there are no formal retreats running.

It’s the perfect location to take advantage of all the surrounding area has to offer, including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and visiting ancient Mayan ruins. The resort also has its own organic garden that provides fruit and vegetables to the restaurant and juice bar.

Come visit and be at one with nature. Stay in one of our Mayan inspired thatched cabanas or make yourself comfortable in one of our Village Rooms. Read reviews.

Tobago

Castara

Located on Tobago’s quieter western coast, away from the island’s more populated south, in the small fishing village of Castara you’ll get a sense of the ‘real Tobago’.

For those who need a little extra help unwinding – our network of caring and experienced wellness practitioners are here to assist. Relax the mind, strengthen the body, and uplift the spirit with a Tobago yoga class or soak up the healing benefits of massage.

Reconnect to yourself and nature at Castara Retreats through joining one of our wellness and yoga retreats, hosted by experienced practitioners in yoga, meditation, health and nutrition.

All retreats offer the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with daily guided practice, along with beautiful accommodations and fresh, wholesome meals. Book a retreat!.

Luxury Villas

Barbados

Luxury Beachfront Villa: 5 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms / Pool

Designed to maximize the spectacular ocean views, Footprints is a contemporary villa that offers you the best of Barbados. Set on Alleynes Bay Beach on the island’s west-facing Platinum Coast, the five-bedroom villa is boxy in the best way, with several stories of balconies, terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the water. Listen to the waves roll in from the calming minimalist interiors or use the villa as a base to explore other nearby beaches and golf courses.

Start each day at Footprints with coffee or tea at the shaded al-fresco dining pavilion overlooking the beach. Move to the lounge area on the terrace to read or nap, take a swim in the infinity pool, spend the afternoon on a chaise longue on the lawn or on the beach just beyond and try out local seafood on the barbecue before watching the sunset from the terrace or one of the balconies. The villa even has its own fitness and media rooms, which are air conditioned for your comfort, and the services of a chef, butler and housekeeper are included in your stay. Book this villa.

Luxury Retreat Villa: 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / Pool

Bright blue skies and lush green fairways are the backdrop to an elegant Caribbean holiday at Sienna. Set on the tenth hole of the Robert Trent Jones-designed Royal Westmoreland golf course, just minutes from the beach, this Barbados vacation rental is perfect for avid players and devoted sun-seekers alike. Invite up to six friends or family members to join you at this three-bedroom luxury property.

Tropical gardens surround the villa’s outdoor living areas, which feature a private pool, barbecue, al-fresco dining for eight, and both shaded and sunny sitting areas.

A wine fridge keeps refreshments at the perfect temperature, while Wi-Fi lets you easily share snaps of your stay. Guests are also welcome at the Royal Westmoreland resort clubhouse, gym, tennis court, beach and more.

Travertine marble floors and coral-stone walls are the polished backdrop to the home’s refined rooms. Panoramic windows flood the open-concept living and dining areas with sunlight, and even the fully equipped kitchen is bright and breezy. A separate den is a more intimate place to escape with a book or watch a favorite movie.

Sienna has two bedrooms with their own balconies overlooking the golf course and the Caribbean Sea in the distance: a master suite with a king bed and a second bedroom with a queen bed. The third bedroom has a twin bed. All three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and, for your comfort, air conditioning.

From the villa’s golf-course setting, it’s only a few minutes to the resort facilities on popular Mullins Beach, designer shops, polo and, of course, golf.

A short drive will bring you to three other beaches, including picturesque Sandy Lane (the perfect setting for a honeymoon-style sunset stroll), and the shops and restaurants of downtown Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. Book this villa.

Having trouble choosing? Email us at retreats@soulseedmedia.com and we will help you find and book your perfect retreat. Follow our travels on Instagram @soulseedtravel.

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