With millions of would-be travellers under “lockdown” restrictions, Marigot Bay Resort and Marina on the stunning Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has come up with a number of ways to experience the destination without leaving home.

The resort aims to give past and future guests some Marigot Moments they can enjoy at home at a time when they are unable to travel. The Director of Operations at Marigot Bay Resort and Spa, Perle Flavien said: “We all know that by staying home today, we will be able to travel again tomorrow. We can't wait to welcome you to Marigot Bay and look forward to seeing you.”

Set the scene

Enjoy a virtual tour of Marigot Bay Resort and Marina from the comfort of your sofa. Turn up the central heating, tune into some Reggae vibes and transport yourself via video to Marigot Bay—described as “the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean” by novelist James A Michener.

Imagine you are luxuriating in one of the resort's 124 suites or at the swim up bar with every need and desire met by your personal assistant and the highly skilled team of Marigot Bay hospitality professionals while mega yachts come and go from the marina docks.

All the flavours of the bay

Take a sip of your signature Marigot Bay Rum Punch while you prepare dishes created by Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operation Daniel Echasseriau to capture the flavours of the bay and spices of the region.

Try Peri Peri calamari with chorizo, or blackened shrimp, watermelon and feta salad with a lime and chili dressing and your taste buds will feel they're already on holiday (recipes below).

Relax and unwind with a home-made body scrub

You may not be able to get to the Marigot Bay Resort Spa Village, but spa manager Elezer Charles wants to make sure you're getting your spa fix wherever you happen to be.

Her body scrub recipe will not only leave your skin smooth and soft, but it's a great way to use up the mountain of coffee grounds we seem to be generating while working from home and to ensure your skin is beach-ready once the restrictions are lifted and flights to the Caribbean resume.

Essentially the benefits of using a body scrub are the removal of dead skin cells and impurities, leaving you feeling fresh and your skin looking rejuvenated, revitalised.and glowing—all good things when we may not be getting enough fresh air and sunshine.

Suggested Ingredients:

Coconut Oil; Almond Oil; or Olive Oil                                  

Brown Sugar or White Sugar     

Epsom Salt; Himalayan salt; Sea salt; Dead Sea salt; or Kosher salt

Variety of Essential Oils (if desired, lavender is great for inducing a state of calm)

Coffee (used grounds work well); Cocoa; or Oats

Nutmeg; Honey; or Cinnamon                                    

Directions

1. Use any sugar or salts of your choice
2. Add 3 tablespoons of your desired ingredients to a mixing bowl (Sugar or Salt; Coffee, Cocoa, Oats, etc.)
3. Add the carrier oil (coconut oil, almond oil or olive oil). Mix thoroughly
4. If needed, add more sugar, salt or other ingredient until you are satisfied with consistency.
5. Add essential oils of your choice for fragrance
6. When you're satisfied with the consistency and fragrance of your scrub, spoon it into a container.

How to use scrub

Wet body all over, then use scoop of scrub and apply from neck down to feet scrubbing and exfoliating in circular motions. Be sure to pay close attention to areas where dead skin cells are more apparent like the elbows, knees, back and heels. When you have scrubbed your entire body, shower and towel dry then moisturise with a lotion of your choice. 

To make the experience more authentically spa-like, enlist the assistance of your partner or a friend as a “therapist” to help apply the scrub and be sure to play soothing and calming tunes at the same time.