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Whether you spell it St. Barts, St. Barth, or simple $$$, there’s no denying that this tiny French territory anagrams to serious R&R.
The island boasts as many spas as white sand beaches. In fact, Cheval Blanc St-Barth — the Caribbean’s only property with “palace distinction” — is celebrating its 10th anniversary by unveiling a new Cheval Blanc Spa by Guerlain.
If you’re not familiar with Guerlain, just know this: The Paris-based brand has been a pioneer in luxury cosmetics since 1828. Rumor has it the late Queen Elizabeth II wore one of Guerlain’s perfumes on her wedding day.
In keeping with the French theme, the new spa was designed by Isabelle Stanislas, a Parisian architect whose resume includes redecorating the City of Lights’ iconic Élysée Palace. It features a sauna, outdoor relaxation pavilion, and five treatment rooms including the romantic Salon Orchidée, a double treatment suite.
The idea is that a couple who gets pampered together, stays together. The spa also boasts a boudoir where guests can get a Brazilian blowout followed by a full face of makeup. Fun fact: Guerlain invented the first lipstick in a tube in 1870.
Between its signature experiences and customizable treatments, the spa menu is far from cookie cutter.
Cheval Blanc even worked with Slav Marinov — who took home the top honors at the 2022 World Massage Championships — to create a 90-minute, $330 rubdown that “optimizes body mechanics to offer a moment of ultimate relaxation.”
Meanwhile the 90-minute, $490 Ultimate Black Orchid Anti-Aging Treatment claims to leverage the rare orchid’s unique energy-saving properties to turn back your skin’s biological clock. The menu also features a honey-based facial that uses warm plant infusions to target wrinkles and non-invasive slimming sessions incorporating cryotherapy and heat to reduce stubborn cellulite.
Worried about the smell of decaying fat cells? Don’t be. A PR rep for Cheval Blanc tells The Post that the new spa will reek of Tropical Chic. Master Perfumer Thierry Wasser created the Guerlain fragrance, which marries tropical flowers with a light mountain breeze, exclusively for Cheval Blanc St-Barth. Spa goers can buy a bottle at the on-site Guerlain boutique. Like the spa, it will be open to the public.
Of course, if you can afford to stay the night (December rates start at $8,500 per night), you might bump into a celeb, or two. Jennifer Lopez was photographed at Cheval Blanc St-Barth late last year, and Jay-Z and Beyonce are reportedly fans.
The property has 61 rooms, suites and villas and two restaurants including La Case by Executive Chef Jean Imbert. While 250 grams of Beluga Royal caviar will set you back nearly $3,000, the poolside burger, just $45, is a steal. Just make sure to indulge before your slimming session to truly get your money’s worth.
