Grenada Is One in every of My Favourite Caribbean Islands — and It Simply Bought an Unbelievable New Resort

It’s protected to say that Grenada is having a second: From celebrating 50 years of independence to reaping the rewards of a method that promotes genuine tourism, 2024 has been Grenada’s yr to shine. 

“We’ve spent a whole lot of time introducing, or re-introducing, Grenada to the world post-COVID-19,” says Petra Roach, the CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “Generally folks suppose it’s going to only be solar, sand, and sea, but it surely’s a lot extra. Grenada is the place you may recalibrate and floor your self,” she informed me throughout our chat. 

Whereas Roach’s sentiments might shock some, I used to be already very conversant in Grenada’s allure. The fascinating island, identified for its giant manufacturing of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, is nestled within the coronary heart of the Caribbean between Trinidad and Tobago to the south and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the north. With world-class seaside resorts, beautiful views, welcoming locals who find yourself feeling like household, laid-back vibes, and, after all, the annual Spice Mas celebration, everybody is aware of that in the event that they’re in search of me, they will discover me on the “Spice Island.” 

So after I heard the ultra-luxe Six Senses model was opening in Grenada in Could, I booked the primary JetBlue flight I might discover (the airline provides nonstop flights from New York and Boston), prepared to flee New York’s latest wet weekends and for an overdue birthday celebration.

Six Senses La Sagesse sits completely with Roach’s imaginative and prescient of Grenada as a spot to nourish the soul by combining the model’s six pillars, which embody native sensitivity and crafted experiences with Grenada’s distinct allure and wonder. 

Positioned on the island’s southeast coast within the parish of Saint David, the property is enveloped by two pristine seashores and a lagoon. From the minute I arrived, the mild Atlantic breeze inspired me to drop my shoulders and loosen up. Employees, all native to the island, welcomed me and commenced the keep by opening my senses to spices, naturally. They walked me by means of the well being advantages of assorted spices like ginger, nutmeg, bay leaf, turmeric, cinnamon, and soursop earlier than permitting me to decide on a blended tea and a freshly made juice. (Get the soursop, belief me!)

From there, I used to be whisked away to my suite on a golf cart alongside the winding roads of what regarded like a picturesque Caribbean village, passing lush gardens stuffed with indigenous crops that assist keep the model’s concord with the native nature. For instance, I seen empty, dried nutmeg shells performing as flower beds and including a nice scent to the air — and that was simply my first couple of minutes in heaven. Right here’s every part you’ll want to learn about the way you, too, can fall in love with Six Senses La Sagesse and Grenada, the magical duo you didn’t know you wanted however gained’t ever need to dwell with out. 

The Rooms

Lodging at Six Senses La Sagesse really feel like an oasis, with tranquil views, a impartial colour palette, and pure, renewable, and repurposed supplies. Pool suites begin at slightly below 600 sq. ft and supply yoga mats, natural cotton bathrobes, pillow menus, and absolutely stocked minibars with domestically sourced and home made snacks. The villas have beachfront or hillside places starting from 940 sq. ft to only beneath 6,000 sq. ft, with one-, two-, and four-bedroom choices. The 5 four-bedroom villas supply a 270-degree view of the property and the Atlantic Ocean.

My pool suite was completely located on the hillside, with views of the calm bay to the left and the waves of the Atlantic to the appropriate. Waking as much as the picturesque Grenadian dawn each morning helped me usher within the day with ease and gratitude.  

Meals and Drink

At La Sagesse, the model’s wellness-focused Eat With Six Senses philosophy has been infused with the island’s contemporary produce. The result’s distinctive eating experiences that spotlight neighborhood partnerships and native flavors with out doing an excessive amount of harm to your waistline.

Farm-to-table lovers will take pleasure in all-day eating at Callaloo, the place freshly baked bread at breakfast and dinner’s catch-of-the-day are ready with domestically grown, seasonal, and responsibly sourced produce. The poolside Panquai serves up flavorful pizzas from a wood-fired oven (strive a slice topped with the fish of the day) and South American churrasco served with flatbreads and sauces. On the signature restaurant SeaFire, dishes like conch ceviche and spiny lobster are designed to be shared. On the lookout for a candy deal with? Scoop Café provides only-in-Grenada ice cream flavors like nutmeg alongside freshly baked banana bread and iced chilly brew espresso. 

Actions and Experiences

The Spice Island is stuffed with experiences designed for vacationers of all ages. Six Senses La Sagesse’s weekly calendar permits friends to select from aqua health, group walks, yoga, and stretch courses, and family-friendly actions like paper and beeswax wrap making within the Earth Lab. Older kids can take pleasure in foosball, pool, and desk tennis tournaments within the Teen Middle, and adults can bask in complimentary blissful hours at one of many eating places on the property or cooking and mixology periods for an extra price. And that’s all along with conventional water actions like snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding within the Atlantic Ocean. 

Should you can tear your self away from the tropical grounds, the resort additionally provides offsite experiences that introduce you to the cultural facet of Grenada and its folks. Head 45 minutes away to Saint Andrew Parish to spend a number of hours within the Reggae Fields, a family-owned and operated farm, the place you’ll study all in regards to the island’s distinctive agriculture. There, you’ll drink contemporary coconut water and pattern domestically grown vegatables and fruits, all whereas studying in regards to the nation’s historical past. Head again in the direction of Saint George’s for lunch at Coconut Seashore Restaurant (get the conch and saltfish fritters) on famed Grand Anse Seashore earlier than heading out for a crusing journey into azure waters, the place you may snorkel to the well-known Underwater Sculpture Park, sip native rum, and watch jaw-dropping sunsets. 

The Spa

Since wellness is a trademark of Six Senses resorts, it was no shock that the spa went above and past the normal choices. Set over two flooring, overlooking a peaceable lagoon, the house is designed that will help you really feel your greatest from head to toe. The highest ground provides a state-of-the-art gymnasium and yoga pavilion, whereas the decrease ground offers built-in wellness therapies, together with cold and hot plunge swimming pools and a Kneipp hydrotherapy pool. Remedy rooms showcase therapies just like the Journey to Repose, which helps friends expertise deep leisure and a whole power reset. Wellness screenings give friends 40 key biomarkers regarding their general well-being, sound journeys, and breathwork meditation calms the thoughts and physique, and the Biohacking Restoration Lounge targets particular considerations like jet lag, growing old pores and skin, and muscle stress.

My private favourite was the sleep-tracking program. An in-house skilled guides you on utilizing the supplied SLEEPON Go2sleep monitoring ring (greatest used for no less than three days) and sends you off to, hopefully, get a restful evening’s sleep. The next day, I returned to indicate off my outcomes, and he was removed from impressed. The app confirmed that on a scale of 1 to 100, my sleep well being was under common at 43, and solely 10 p.c of my slumber was deep sleep. Nonetheless, my coronary heart fee, oxygen, and motion had been regular. 

After a number of ideas, resembling no alcohol, utilizing a watch masks to darken the room fully, and a few pre-sleep meditation, he despatched me off once more. The subsequent day, my scores drastically improved. My sleep well being went from 43 the earlier evening to 87 out of 100 and 29 p.c deep sleep. By the third evening, I improved to 89 out of 100, however the app confirmed that I may benefit from an hour extra sleep (couldn’t all of us!). By the tip of my keep, I had realized so much about my sleep habits and walked away with loads of recommendation on maintaining the progress till my subsequent go to. 

Household-friendly Choices

Six Senses La Sagesse loves the Earth and the children, making it the proper household getaway. The Nest, a youngsters’ membership for ages 5-12, is a haven for imaginative play. Youngsters may have greater than sufficient to maintain them entertained, from life-like kitchens to artwork easels, slides, and even costumes for mini-performances. At Far Out, the teenager lounge, older kids can bask in numerous actions (video games, TV, board video games), a alternative of indoor and outside areas, and, after all, snacks.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Sustainability is deeply woven into the property’s ethos and is seen all over the place, from the three,000 native timber included all through the resort and the repurposed pure stone used for the walkways to the photo voltaic panel-equipped suites and villas and the packaging take-back packages established with native suppliers to enhance the sustainable supply of produce. 

Six Senses La Sagesse additionally runs a devoted Sustainability Fund which, based on Kered Clement, the resort’s director of selling and communications, “helps native organizations that make a constructive social and environmental affect with a hard and fast share of complete resort income, and all proceeds from donations and gross sales of sure reward store gadgets getting used to preserve biodiversity and cultural heritage locally of La Sagesse and the Island of Grenada.”

Six Senses La Sagesse may have two accessible lodging — these had been nonetheless beneath development throughout my go to. For now, all eating places and public areas are barrier-free and accessible, and the resort has a devoted golf cart that’s wheelchair accessible so friends with mobility points can simply get round. 

Location

Six Senses La Sagesse is positioned on the untouched hillside of Saint David parish, about 40 minutes from Grenada’s Maurice Bishop Worldwide Airport, within the island’s capital metropolis and city of Saint George’s. 

How you can Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

As a brand new resort, Six Senses La Sagesse has numerous provides, together with 20 p.c off their greatest versatile fee, plus credit for spa therapies and eating.