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Rosewood Little Dix Bay, the legendary island escape on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, brings an unparalleled spa and wellness experience to the destination with the world-renowned Sense, A Rosewood Spa. Set high atop a bluff and featuring sweeping views of the bay and resort below, the elegant spa beautifully embodies Rosewood’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein each property reflects the individual location’s singular spirit and sensibilities by providing unique and authentic treatments and therapies. In addition to the expertly designed treatment rooms and facilities, Sense Spa also features a stunning pool and yoga platform, state-of-the-art fitness center and robust tennis and pickleball program, allowing guests to achieve an elevated level of holistic wellbeing in the British Virgin Islands.
Situated on a cliff against the stunning Sir Francis Drake Channel, Sense Spa at Rosewood Little Dix Bay is an elevated sanctuary, physically removed from the rest of the resort to allow guests to truly disconnect. Meticulously designed by New York-based Meyer Davis, the facility channels the island’s tranquil ethos and style within each of the eight treatment rooms through a soft, cool color palette and a heavy focus on natural and native elements. Private terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows expose the treatment rooms to the sounds and views of the bay below, bringing the destination to the forefront and allowing guests to achieve genuine harmony with nature. '
Leveraging the island’s rich botanical resources, an inspired spa menu offers a substantial selection of therapies and rituals that fuse time-honored traditions with progressive health and wellness. Treatments fall into five categories consisting of Lost Remedies, connecting guests to the Caribbean through a collection of locally inspired treatments; Sense Journeys, facilitating a holistic journey for the body and soul through immersive excursions and experiences; Essential Skin Care, employing luxurious products tailored to meet the needs of each guest; Men’s Grooming, catering to the priorities and conditions of male clientele; and Sense Massage, offering an unparalleled opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate.
Spanning across the comprehensive spa menu, select signature treatments combine the best of local practices with renowned product lines from around the world. Among the most incredible of the offerings is Afri-Cure, a carefully curated Lost Remedy inspired by the Caribbean’s introduction to jumbie and tamarind trees in the 17th century. Consisting of a traditional body wrap, facial, body exfoliation and massage, the treatment uses locally sourced ingredients from the esteemed Africology product line to leave guests refreshed and rejuvenated. Equally impressive and inclusive of an experience only available on the British Virgin Islands, The Baths Journey invites guests to achieve a state of tranquility within the famed Baths National Park, which showcases natural sea pools formed by granite boulders. Beginning with a tour of and swim in the Baths, the immersive escape also includes specialty body, skin and hair treatments using ingredients cultivated in the resort’s very own garden.
Supplementing the resort’s hyper-local signature treatments, Sense Spa also offers classics from the Rosewood brand, including the Rosewood Signature Extreme 360 Anti-Aging Facial in collaboration with the beloved skincare brand EviDenS de Beauté and the Sense Signature Massage complete with luxurious products from Maison Caulières.
Situated directly adjacent to Sense Spa, a two-tiered Spa Infinity Pool framed by lush tropical palms, colorful flowers and volcanic rocks serves as the perfect environment for pre- or post-treatment relaxation. Seemingly blending into the sea below, the serene pool provides one of the most awe-inspiring vantage points on the property. Also located within the facility, a state-of-the-art fitness center allows guests to keep up with their wellness routines while away with the latest boxing and kickboxing equipment, strength and cardio machines and free weights. Nearby, a juice and smoothie bar offers refreshments and light bites for pre- and post-workout nourishment. Fitness enthusiasts will further benefit from a sizable schedule of complimentary group classes ranging from yoga to high-intensity interval training, all hosted on an outdoor yoga platform set amongst one of the world’s most beautiful backdrops. Personal training sessions and intimate group lessons are also on offer at an additional cost. The destination also sets the stage for outdoor activities including watersports, ranging from kayaking to paddle boarding. Rounding out the property’s wellness program are six new tennis courts spanning cement and artificial grass surfaces, as well as two pickleball courts. A resident tennis instructor is available for private lessons designed for all skill levels, and specialty clinics and competitions are held weekly to foster a fun and engaging atmosphere and a strong sense of community.