If wellness is all about well-being, then just waking up in the spectacular and sun-kissed surroundings of Antigua & Barbuda is all you need. Breathing fresh pure air, gazing at the stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters with their palette of shimmering blues, and the lush foliage will feed your soul. Year-round balmy temperatures, a vibrant culture and a rich history ensure Antigua & Barbuda cannot be beaten in terms of somewhere to escape, unplug and reset. But wellness goes beyond simply feeling great. It goes beyond the numerous sumptuous spas around the twin islands where your body can be nourished treatments. It goes beyond eating the with luxurious treatment.s healthy fresh fish plucked straight from the ocean and the delicious tropical fruits on offer. It goes beyond the yoga retreats with awe-inspiring backdrops or on powdery white beaches. It goes beyond the myriad water and land-based sports to hone your body, or
hikes in the awe-inspiring and healing nature. The dual-island nation is forging itself as the first wellness destination in the Caribbean and although all the above are vital components of anywhere that has wellness at its core, Antigua & Barbuda has much more on offer. With the foundations laid for the country to begin welcoming visitors to its shores to enjoy the medical marijuana phenomenon that is sweeping the planet, as well as the most innovative regenerative and rejuvenating stem cell treatments, its wellness offer will appeal to everyone; no matter their needs and desires. As one of the best Citizenship by Investment (CBI) destinations in the Caribbean and in the top five of the Global Citizenship Programme Index in Henley & Partners’ Global Residence and Citizenship Programmes 2018-2019 report, citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda allows visa-free travel to 165 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and Schengen area.
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