Six Senses have blazed a trail around the world for wellness resorts rooted in local rituals and design, and now the brand has brought that ethos to their first foray into the Caribbean. There’s perhaps no better destination for a concept like this than the volcanic island of Grenada, with its abundant natural splendor that’s not as well-trodden as some of its neighbors, making for a secluded, serene setting for tropical rejuvenation surrounded by rainforests and waterfalls. It’s a magical backdrop for the property’s 56 pool suites and 15 villas tucked away throughout 38 lush acres with panoramic sea views. Grenada’s Spice Isle heritage comes to the fore at ever step, from a welcome ritual infused with local nutmeg and cinnamon to seasonal dishes at Seafire to visits to the Alchemy Bar, where guests can concoct their own body scrubs infused with local ingredients. Bringing along plenty of chic swimsuits and coverups is a no-brainer, but if you want to explore farther afield, be sure to add some shorts and dresses for exploring the colorful capital of St. George’s and some activewear for hikes through rainforests and along rugged volcanic ridges.
The French Riviera may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for a restorative retreat, but any skepticism will melt away when you arrive at Hôtel du Couvent. In the heart of Old Town Nice— a stone’s throw from the glitz and bling that’s become synonymous with the region and yet somehow still a world away—a historic 17th-century convent has been restored and reinvented with 88 rooms and suites secreted away around an assortment of courtyards and cloisters. Here, a reset revolves around dips in the Roman-inspired bath complex, swims in a lap pool with views of the Mediterranean, and strolls through the terraced gardens, inhaling crisp air fragrant with the scent of roses and orange trees. If your meanderings inspire you to take a bit of the natural abundance back home with you, the hotel’s resident herbalist is on hand to craft custom teas and oils with plants from the garden. Hôtel du Couvent is a true urban sanctuary, bringing a much-needed sense of tranquility to a vibrant and beloved swath of France, and you’re just as likely to want to loll about the grounds as you are to explore the nearby hamlets of the Côte d’Azur. Pack accordingly: swimwear and loungewear for unwinding at the hotel, and a few sharp outfits to blend in when you’re out and about in the Riviera’s tony towns.
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