In the British Virgin Islands, lies a resort where life is spent in perfect harmony with the ocean tides. Where white sandy beaches, rolling hills, and unspoiled terrain nurture the mind and body. In this place, imbibing wellness is as natural as breathing in the salty air. For this issue of John Eric Home, we travel to Oil Nut Bay, on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda.
Spread across 400 pristine acres and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Oil Nut Bay is accessible only by boat or helicopter. The resort is an exclusive, protected paradise for those seeking a private island getaway. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The resort’s sunny climate, natural setting, and exhilarating outdoor adventures can inspire a renewed dedication to a healthy lifestyle. That, combined with amazing amenities, make it a must for anyone wishing to up their health and wellness game.
Good health requires physical activity.
At this resort there are many activities to choose from. Given its location, the resort’s outdoor activities are high on everyone’s list. No matter if you are a sea or land lover, there is something that will get you moving before you even realize it.
Being on an island, there is a plethora of sea and swimming related activities in which to indulge. The calm wind and waters offer the perfect environment for water and wind sports of all levels. Kitesurfing, sailing, and wind foiling are all unique ways to experience the waters surrounding the island.
Of course, two popular activities are diving and snorkeling. How can they not be? Exploring the reefs, enveloped by warm crystal-clear waters is an amazing experience. Throw in the ability to dive on a shipwreck or snorkel with sea turtles and eagle rays and you have gold. And Strenuous Snorkel, the resort’s newest wellness activity, is available every Wednesday for guests to participate in. The mile-long snorkel takes about 45 minutes and guests have the opportunity to see tarpon, stingrays, baby nurse sharks, and adult and junior turtles. Cold refreshments are provided at the end of the swim.
On land, beach volleyball and ladder spring golf are two definite ways to leave your chaise in the sand and get moving! The resort also offers great tennis facilities and pickleball courts. It has five hiking trails that offer unmatched scenic views. And yoga? Whether it’s Hatha or Vinyasa, practicing outdoors with sheer beauty surrounding you is an uplifting experience.
Not all of Oil Nut Bay’s health and wellness activities are held outdoors. Its Wellness Studio is top-notch and inspires a renewed dedication to a healthy lifestyle. It is furnished with a full range of cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers and free weights. The studio also offers a variety of Wellness Classes from Pilates to yoga too – it’s all about keeping you fit and healthy.
Good health requires good food.
Built out over the water of Deep Bay, Nova is a social dining experience that allows guests to dine on locally sourced dishes with a global flair. It offers a variety of healthy menu options and a vegan menu which includes dishes such as summer rolls, superfood salad, and vegan tacos. n the alluring sea life and dine on global dishes that have been locally sourced.
While at Nova, guests can enjoy the bar, offered daybeds, a suspended pool, and over-water hammocks. It is a place to not just nourish your body but your spirit as well.
Good health requires relaxation.
We have saved one of the best amenities at Oil Nut Bay for last. Its spa. When we think of health and wellness, spa experiences come quickly to mind. At this resort, it is no different. Here, the spa treatments feature only the highest-level organic extracts and herbs to ensure the resort’s reputation for superior quality. Whether it is the therapeutic deep tissue or the destressing relaxation treatment that is chosen, you are guaranteed to have “massage brain” upon finishing. The ultimate in relaxation.
But it is not just the spa that provides relaxation at this gem of a resort. Floating in the sea, taking slow walks along the sand, gently swinging in a hammock, lazing on the beach with a good book – it all adds up. It’s all important.
For our health and wellness issue, we chose to focus on Oil Nut Bay as a top destination. It has it all – physical activities, food, and relaxation. Just what the doctor ordered.
