No. 1 Caribbean Hotel Launches Fully Customized Wellness Program

EAGLE BEACH, Aruba, August 2, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, the 2016 TripAdvisor No. 1 Hotel in the Caribbean, has launched Aruba’s only fully customized resort wellness program. Guests receive personalized programs to stay healthy, fit and feeling their best during vacation and beyond. Led by wellness specialist Isabel Struve-Rasmijn, programs support goals in four areas – Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Mental Wellness and Mind/Body balance.

“In the past, beach vacations were a time to lapse from daily routines, and diet and exercise fell by the wayside,” says Isabel Struve-Rasmijn, wellness specialist at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. “Now, many people embrace a continuum of wellness and with our help, continue their healthy, active lifestyle while enjoying Aruba’s natural benefits.”

"A stay at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is good for the mind, body and soul, simply by virtue of the calmer state of mind that comes with the soft white sand and clear Caribbean waters at your feet. We look forward to helping many guests amplify this state of mind through our wellness program."

Ewald Biemans, Founder and CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

The wellness assessment begins with a questionnaire prior to arrival, which guides Struve-Rasmijn in designing a personalized plan for each guest’s needs and preferences. Upon arrival, guests work directly with Struve-Rasmijn throughout their stay.

Maintaining a healthy diet on vacation can be challenging. Struve-Rasmijn provides nutritional counseling, meal suggestions and restaurant recommendation. Aruba’s diverse restaurants and the resort’s dining experiences provide many delicious, healthy choices. Bucuti’s Elements Restaurant offers gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus, along with the regular menu. Once a dining plan is designed, Bucuti handles reservations and advises restaurants of guests’ dietary needs.

For exercise, Struve-Rasmijn assesses guests’ fitness levels, personal preferences and goals to identify activities for their itineraries. Private training sessions in Bucuti’s state-of-the-art fitness center, beach walks, and nearby yoga classes help with specific targets. Guided hikes in Arikok National Park, beach tennis lessons and water sports promote fitness through recreation. Bucuti arranges reservations and transfers making the process easy.

Relaxation is essential to achieving a healthy mind-body connection. The wellness program features suggested body treatments from Bucuti’s Purun Spa that customize both the sensory elements and the treatment setting—inside or beachside--to allow guests to fully release their stress.

Mental wellbeing is key to a healthy life. Bucuti’s team understands the powerful pull and healing properties of the sea, and encourages guests to go to the beach right after arrival to begin soaking in the natural surroundings. On land, soothing activities like Qi Gong classes on Eagle Beach aid harmony and balance.

To incorporate a customized wellness itinerary into a stay, contact [email protected]. 

About Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Named the No. 1 Hotel in the Caribbean in 2015 and 2016, the No. 1 Hotel for Romance in the World 2016 and a Top 10 Hotel in the World 2016 by TripAdvisor, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is Aruba’s premier adults-only boutique resort. Led by celebrated hotelier and environmentalist, Ewald Biemans, the resort is nestled on the white sands of Eagle Beach. Bucuti offers 104 guestrooms, suites and penthouses; sunbeds and shade for every guest; infinity pool; spa; WiFi; and iPad for use during stay. Healthy dining is enjoyed at Elements; epicurean-lovers’ Carte Blanche; Tara Lounge; and private beach dining. The guest-only SandBar offers top-shelf cocktails and live music daily. Bucuti is TAG Approved® as a gay friendly hotel. Bucuti, a worldwide sustainable tourism leader, holds eco-certifications of LEED Silver, Green Globe, ISO 14001 and Travelife Gold.

Source: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort