As we approach springtime, here a few travel ideas from island destinations close to home to a new ultra-luxe beach resort opening in Vietnam.
Destination: Maui Website: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (pictured) Description: While on the island, guests can stay at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa which offers a range of experiences that are a fit for any traveler, including wildlife encounters and an authentic award-winning Hawaiian lu’au. Why May: May is the last month visitors can see whales during the current whale watching season in Maui. Guests can book a Whale Watch tour with PacWhale Eco-Adventures with proceeds benefitting the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation’s ocean conservation efforts.
Destination: Aruba Where to Stay: Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino Description: Guests can stay at the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino which now offers Trankilo, a sleek adults-only pool, a revamped ZoiA Spa, a new Regency Club, as well as new wellness programs including Master Mixology classes. Why May: The one happy island is hosting the ARUBA Soul Beach Music Festival 2022 after it was originally rescheduled in 2021. The festival will be held from May 25 - May 30 at Harbor Square Arena with headliner performances from The Roots and Mariah Carey along with a variety of beach parties during the day. Hyatt Regency Aruba is a convenient eight-minute drive from the festival.
Destination: Paradise Island, The Bahamas Where to Stay: Atlantis Paradise Island Why May?: As May marks the unofficial start of Summer, travelers looking to make the most of the warm weather can enjoy Bahamian hospitality at Atlantis Paradise Island on May 28th when GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum artist Sheryl Crow will be performing at the resort. Guests can also enjoy Atlantis’ 24 dining options, Aquaventure’s many pools and waterslides, relax on the white sand beaches of Paradise Island or visit Dolphin Cay, the resort’s 14-acre marine mammal habitat.
Destination: St Barths Website: https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/saint-barth/le-carl-gustaf.html Description: The 5-star hotel, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St Barth is offering a package in honor of Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day package includes a visit to Spa Diane with facial and massage treatments, a private catamaran ride with mom’s favorite foods on board, a relaxing meditation class in terrace, welcome amenity of mom’s favorite sweets, a private in-store 30-minute shopping experience with 10% discount at the local clothing boutique l’adress, a family photoshoot, a special dinner for two at Fouquet’s (while the children stay in the room to order room service with a provided babysitter!). Why May: The package is available all of May in honor of Mother’s Day on May 8th
Destination: Ibiza, Spain Where to Stay: Six Senses Ibiza Website: https://www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/ibiza/wellness-spa/retreats/solving-the-mystery-of-your-sleep-with-dr-michael-breus Description: Expert-led retreats at Six Senses Ibiza and Six Senses Douro Valley are designed to provide much-needed space to leave the narrative of daily life, reconnect with what matters, and reach new possibilities. Why May: Sleep issues will be addressed during the Solving the Mystery of Your Sleep retreat May 6-10. The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus, a Los Angeles–based clinical psychologist, fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and host of this sleep retreat, will explain why overall happiness is linked with quality and quantity of sleep. Expert-led retreats at Six Senses Ibiza are designed to provide much-needed space to leave the narrative of daily life, reconnect with what matters, and reach new possibilities.
Destination: Phu Quoc, Vietnam Where to Stay: Regent Phu Quoc Description: The resort, opening in spring and set on a private beachfront in Long Beach, will bring a new level of service, comfort, and experience to travelers. Each of the 176 suites and 126 villas have been elegantly designed to create sanctuary-like spaces with calming interiors and stunning sunset views. Six dining venues sanctuary-like spaces, with calming interiors and perfect vistas onto the sunset to encourage a sense of repose. Six dining venues await, including Oku, a Franco-Japanese Salon de Beouf; Bar Jade, an inventive cocktail bar; Rice Market for traditional Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine; and Ocean Club which serves up laid-back beachside fare. Guests are invited to indulge in a Vietnamese inspired wellness journey at the expansive spa, complete with spacious treatment rooms, rooftop and outdoor yoga pavilions and several swimming pools. Why May?: As Vietnam announces plans to reopen borders to international travelers this spring, guests can stay at a brand new ultra-luxury hotel on the idyllic island of Phu Quoc.
