Turks and Caicos Spas & Wellness
If simply relaxing on the world’s best beach or by the pool doesn't offer enough in the way of tranquility and well-being, consider booking a spa experience. Turks and Caicos boasts a wide range of spas collectively offering a long list of relaxation treatments.
Many of the larger luxury resorts have onsite spas and wellness centers. On the island of Providenciales (Provo for short), you'll also find a large number of excellent independent spas. Spa Tropique is the largest independent spa, with numerous locations across Provo.
Several businesses provide mobile spa services that they can deliver right in your room, suite, or at your private vacation villa. If you’re looking for the ultimate in a serene setting, a few spas also have ocean and beachfront facilities on beautiful Grace Bay Beach, which are perfectly complemented by the breeze.
There’s a complete menu of spa treatments and amenities to choose from, including cleansing facials, massages, manicures and pedicures, hot stone massages, wax treatments, salt scrubs, and romantic couples massages. Some resort spas feature additional relaxing amenities, such as a steam room or Jacuzzi that you can enjoy pre- or post-treatment. Organic products are the typical choice at many of the spas and salons.
Spa and Wellness Packages
Turks and Caicos spas typically offer special package deals which combine several wellness treatments under one rate. Common wellness packages include a full body massage, manicure, and facial.
Inquire about complimentary spa visits or add-ons with your concierge when you book your accommodation, as many of the luxury resorts and villas work with local spa and salon partners.
While the larger all-inclusive resorts feature spas onsite, be aware that spa treatments typically come at an additional cost to the accommodation stay. Some hotel stays include spa packages when bookings are made directly with the accommodation.
Yoga and Pilates are often available as part of a spa well-being package, which is a great complement to a relaxing massage. Acupuncture treatments are now also offered on Providenciales, and there are a couple of licensed and professionally trained practitioners that regularly operate on the island.
If you're visiting as a family with young children, you may want to consider booking a resort or hotel with an onsite kids club. These clubs provide complimentary children's programming for guests, allowing parents to enjoy an uninterrupted and peaceful day at the spa.
Reservations and Bookings
It's highly recommended to reserve your spa treatment in advance of your expected visit. Many establishments are able to accommodate walk-ins, yet there is no guarantee of availability.
Appointment cancellations made with reasonable notice usually do not incur fees or charges, yet inquire before booking if there is a likelihood of such an event. As is the case with many accommodations and activities, rates and availability vary a bit according to the time of year, and tend to be highest during the tourism ‘high season’.
Turks and Caicos Spa and Body Care Products
Several varieties of unique Turks and Caicos spa and wellbeing products, made locally in the islands, are available at the boutiques and art galleries in the central Grace Bay region.
A great place to shop is the shopping and dining plazas in central Grace Bay, including the Saltmills, Regent Village, and Ports of Call. There’s a wide collection of handmade soaps, exfoliation products, and salt treatments to discover. Also offered locally are imported products, including essential oils, skin clays, shea butter, and activated charcoal and mineral skincare products. Places to shop include Anna's Art Gallery, which carries skincare products from the Salt Cay Salt Works and Skintinuous, and Island Organics, a Turks and Caicos brand which offers handmade soaps and scented candles.
Like our Turks and Caicos cuisine, bush medicine and skincare recipes evolved through necessity and hardship, at a time when the islands were poor and had little connection with the Caribbean and the outside world. Traditional natural treatments were typically plant-based and vegan, utilizing native flora such as Bahama Strong Back, Scorpion Tail, Gumbo Limbo, and Bitter Bush. Most of these therapeutic treatments were brewed into soothing teas, yet herbal salves and lotions were also made. Introduced aloe plants and coconut trees were also raised and were incorporated into treatments, yet they were generally exceptions, as the harsh climate in the islands isn’t very conducive to botanical pursuits.
Turks and Caicos Salt
Natural sea salt was once a critical part of Turks and Caicos history, as our environment of shallow marine ponds and dry climate lends itself well to ocean water evaporation. At the height of the sea salt industry in the early 1900s, the islands of Salt Cay, South Caicos, and Grand Turk collectively exported millions of bushels of the valuable commodity. The industry ceased in the later 1950s due to the inefficiencies of the small-scale production.
Today, local gourmet and beauty product businesses have begun to recognize the potential of the boutique Turks and Caicos salts, and there has been an increasing number of unique island salt products appearing, from handcrafted caramel candies topped with salt, to skin exfoliation treatments.
Turks and Caicos Spas
