Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla Launches A Brand-New Spa In Partnership With Guerlain

JUNE 2024 – Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, an exclusive oasis on the pristine sands of the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean, is delighted to announce the launch of the property’s brand-new spa in collaboration with Guerlain, from June 2024. 

Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain draws inspiration from Anguilla’s earliest inhabitants, the indigenous Arawak tribe who celebrated the renewal and rejuvenation of each new day, while offering a harmonious connection with nature and a rebalance of energy. 

A private hideaway located in the most coveted sanctuary of the dazzling shores of Anguilla, this secluded wellness paradise is a haven of relaxation, where guests will enjoy a collection of Guerlain rituals exclusive to the iconic resort.

NATURE-INSPIRED BEAUTY RITUALS

Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain will offer a combination of traditional and innovative treatments that stay true to Guerlain’s multisensory and holistic approach, as well as experiences created specifically in harmony with the atmosphere, culture, and activities of Anguilla. 

Guests will enjoy a comprehensive menu of exclusive Guerlain treatments that reflect the tranquil ambiance and enchantment of the Caribbean, from Ocean Vibes, an invigorating face and body experience that incorporates an ocean tambour and ice bubbles in the form of chilled turquoise blue spheres to recreate the calming sounds of rolling and crashing waves, to the Crystal Bowl Energy, a multi-sensorial body and facial treatment featuring a delicate face mask of pink quartz with the vibrations and sounds of crystal bowls to enhance this divine ritual, restoring inner peace and harmony. 

Designed to complement time spent exploring the island, the exclusive Restorative After Sun treatment focuses on the face and body after sun exposure to prolong a healthy glow, including a combination of the reparative properties of bee products, a soothing wrap, and a massage with freshwater spheres, leaving skin fully detoxified, repaired, and infinitely renewed.

HOLISTIC HEALING IN PARADISE

Designed by renowned design studio, Rottet Studio, Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain invites
visitors to reconnect with nature amongst the cerulean sea and a meandering landscape of
lush botanicals and untamed winding garden paths. Guests are greeted by an open-air
courtyard adorned with exquisite emerald mosaic patterns and a central fountain, framed by
an abundance of tropical foliage. 

The inviting, light-filled reception provides an instant sense of calm, featuring neutral earth tones and dark wood cabinets with cane detailing. A sanctuary of senses, the seven private treatment rooms, all named to represent the connection between local flora and Guerlain fragrances, feature cerused and bleached white oak, limestone flooring, and rough-cut limestone basins.

The spa’s new Imperial Suite will provide guests with the VIP treatment, with access to its own sauna and steam shower combined with a relaxation area to enhance the special treatments and give guests the bespoke Cap Juluca treatment.

Spa guests will have plenty of tranquil spaces to relax and unwind post-treatment, from the
sun-soaked pool deck and beauty salon to the refreshing sauna. The Calichi Garden, invoking the sacred Arawak fountain, is the ceremonial soul of the spa, offering the perfect ambiance for private moments, multi-temperate plunge pool dips, and sage burning rituals, which have been used for centuries as part of a spiritual ritual to cleanse a person or space, promoting healing and wisdom. 

The Calichi Garden’s sacred fountain is inspired by the original Arawak fountain that was discovered more than 1,500 years ago in Anguilla, which served as a ceremonial site and source of fresh water. Upon arrival, guests will be invited to participate in a special ritual where they will write their names on leaves to be placed near the spa’s sacred fountain, similar to generations of lovers who did the same to seal the fate of their relationships at the site of the original fountain.

WHOLENESS: BEYOND THE SPA WALLS

Located along the intimate shores of Maundays Bay, Cap Juluca’s beach is widely recognized as the best beach in the Caribbean, offering guests a haven for total relaxation and well-being.

The introduction of Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain will allow guests to experience firsthand one of the many ways the enchanting beachfront property has reimagined how guests
experience wholeness, creating a world that entwines wellness with travel.

Guests seeking experiences that incorporate elements of mindfulness, nutrition, and
longevity activation can take advantage of the resort’s Wellness Series, which ranges from
must-visit yogis, nutritionists, and plant-based chefs in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. As
part of the Wellness Series, guests can book a unique healing and transformation experience
with Watsu practitioner Banu Alagoz from 12 through 23 June at Cap Juluca.

This special retreat will include personalised Kundalini yoga, meditation, and Watsu Flow sessions, which incorporate energy healing, massage, and stretching techniques while floating weightlessly on the surface of water. Designed to soften muscles and tissues, open energy pathways, increase mobility and flexibility, guests will experience the feeling of flow through the release of stored emotions and stuck energy.

Available seasonally from May through August, guests can partake in the age-old tradition of Salt Picking. A practice that not only harks back to the island’s history, when salt picking was once a vital part of life in Anguilla, this experience also celebrates nature and the soulful connection between land, sea, and the people. This special experience includes a visit to the island’s largest coastal salt pond, where guests will participate in salt harvesting and discovering the healing powers of the mineral-rich crystal, while connecting with Anguilla’s maritime heritage.

In the Cap Juluca Nursery, guests can explore the connection between wellbeing and nature through the resort’s Driftwood Art Creation & Terrarium Building workshop, where they will discover the art of planting and creating small garden designs using local materials and natural plants with Cap Juluca’s on-site gardener. Allowing guests to bring home this
Caribbean knowledge and incorporate this new skill set into their homes, this experience will evoke special memories that last well beyond their visits.

Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain will be open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more
information or to make a reservation, please contact [email protected] or visit
belmond.com/capjuluca.

ABOUT CAP JULUCA, A BELMOND HOTEL, ANGUILLA

Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla first opened in 1988 as the epitome of barefoot luxury, nestled on Maundays Bay, the island's most beautiful beach. Designed by Californian architect, Oscar Farmer, the hotel was quick to become a jet-set hideaway for Hollywood’s favourites. With Greco-Moorish architecture and serene interiors that perfectly complement the resort’s idyllic Caribbean setting. Today, guests can discover 108 spacious oceanfront rooms, suites, and villas with direct beach access and a personalised 24-hour villa host service. 

Cap Juluca is synonymous with the ocean and offers guests a variety of soulful sporting activities, from complimentary water sports such as snorkelling and paddle boarding, to swimming with turtles. Guests can savour regional Peruvian cuisine – including fresh ceviche – and creative cocktails at Uchu, while Pimms remains a local institution and one of the most romantic restaurants on the island, serving elevated Anguillan cuisine, Caribbean classics and international specialties. A slice of Venetian glamour is brought to the island at Cip’s, offering a casual Italian menu rich with comfort food in an al fresco setting. The Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain draws inspiration from Anguilla’s earliest inhabitants, the indigenous Arawak tribe, who celebrated the renewal and rejuvenation of each new day, coupled with the Maison’s savoir-faire.

ABOUT BELMOND

Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. As a pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
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ABOUT GUERLAIN

Since 1828, Guerlain has explored, innovated and perfected its Fragrance, Skincare and Makeup thanks to its daring creators of mythic creations with timeless savoir-faire. All with Nature and Art as inspiration and the Culture of Beauty as a signature. Visionary in its holistic perception of Beauty, since founding, Guerlain has made its mark through creative daring and innovation. From artistic techniques, to treasures from Nature and a commitment to high quality, its quest for excellence and perfection has been constant. The Guerlain House has become a reference for all things bespoke, made-to-measure and personalized. Nature has been inspiring Guerlain since its founding. For over 15 years the House has put its conservation at the heart of its work. In the Name of Beauty, Guerlain commits and acts for a more beautiful and sustainable world, by elevating Nature to an Art to pass on its wonders to future generations, with the Bee as sentinel. guerlain.com 

ABOUT ROTTET STUDIO

Rottet Studio is an international architecture and design firm with an extensive portfolio of corporate, hospitality, residential and maritime projects for the world’s leading companies and brands and widely regarded as one of the finest design practices in the world. Founded in 2008 by Hall of Fame architect and designer Lauren Rottet, the WBE-certified firm has more than 70 million square feet of built design experience and is celebrated for their ability to deliver stunning, functional, timeless and unique places which promote a better way of life through the built environment. Rottet Studio is well-known as innovators, not followers. The firm philosophy is based on the notion that all aspects of life should be designed and that each design should evoke an authentic sense of place that swells an emotional response which can never be reimagined. Reflecting a desire to offer good design to all and improve the human experience through the built environment, Rottet Studio provides thoughtful design and precise details to deliver environments that not only satisfy clients’ needs and goals but allow them to achieve a level of enjoyment and success beyond their expectations.