Noctourism, the latest experiential phenomenon taking over the travel industry, is having travelers venture beyond daylight hours to discover destinations in an entirely new light – or rather, under the enchanting veil of darkness.
Carlisle Bay Antigua has introduced new transformative lunar treatments and moonlit adventures that celebrate the magic of after-dark exploration. These new additions seamlessly integrate into the resort’s holistic approach to wellness, as they allow guests to feel better from the inside out, bringing the body back into balance, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Please see the details below on the new celestial programming. If you’re covering noctourism-related experiences or working on any general wellness stories, Michelle Plummer, the resort’s Spa Manager, loves to participate in expert commentary opportunities, where possible.
Celestial-Inspired Spa Treatments at Carlisle Bay Antigua
The CARA Organic Spa at Carlisle Bay Antigua blends the healing properties of nature with expert therapy, offering a diverse menu of wellness treatments focused on long-term health and rejuvenation. Embracing the power of the Full Moon, the Spa’s talented massage therapists created two new treatments that will allow guests to build their spiritual connection through stimulation, reflection, and guided practices.
- The Lunar Radiance: A celestial-inspired treatment that aligns skin, soul, and spirit, the 2-hour Lunar Radiance treatment encourages emotional release and restores energetic balance. It begins with a Moonstone and Barbuda salt foot cleanse to ground and cleanse, followed by a coconut sugar body polish and massage utilizing a blend of neroli, frankincense, and jasmine to promote grounding, openness of the heart, and calmness. A facial using lunar-charged botanical elixirs, jade rollers, and a rich aloe mask brightens and nourishes the skin. The experience concludes with a sound ritual and breathwork to harmonize mind and body with the lunar cycle.
- The Moonlight Ritual: Held under the full moon, the 90-minute Moonlight Ritual invites guests to enter their next phase feeling renewed and empowered. The ceremony begins with a reflection, sage and palo santo aromatherapy, and meditation to help ground and prepare. Participants then partake in intention writing and a fire ceremony as a gesture of gratitude and letting go. The ritual continues with a moon bath in warm, crystal-charged water using Moonstone, Selenite, and Quartz, along with sound healing through chimes and bowls for vibrational harmony. It closes with an herbal tea offering and moon water elixir as a symbolic seal of renewal.
Moonrise Hike with Carlisle Bay Antigua
New to Carlisle Bay Antigua’s programming, the resort established an off-property adventure for guests to embark on a remarkable moonlit hike, offering a rare opportunity to explore the island’s natural beauty by nightfall. Led by Darius Christmas, the property’s Lead Gardener and specialist in organic farming practices, the ascent of Signal Hill places climbers between a setting sun on one side of the island and the rising moon on the other. From the peak, attendees will be enamored by the view of the lush rainforests and glowing seascapes unfolding beneath a twilit sky. The descent, guided by torchlight, even offers guests the chance to sample local flora. The jatobá fruit – nicknamed the ‘Stinking Toe,’ from its shape and pungent smell, and is the fruit of the West Indian Locust – is surprisingly sweet and makes for the perfect post-hike treat after exploring the beauty of Antigua.
