Destination Relaxation: Why Coral Cove Wellness Resort Should Be Your Next Vacation Spot
Written By Casey Renteria & Dustin Hoxworth
Photos Courtesy of Chris Birdsong
Close your eyes and imagine feeling the warm sand between your toes. The sounds of the ocean rumbling and crashing a few feet behind you. You take a deep slow inhale and exhale all of your worries into a cloud of smoke. The day-to-day grind fades into nothing more than a distant whisper. Before you know it your soul is twirling and dancing amongst the trees. You have made it home to Coral Cove Wellness Resort.
Jamaica: The Ultimate Cannabis Destination
The Fat Nugs team was honored with the chance to take our first team trip to Coral Cove. The experience goes far beyond the sights and sounds. The energy they have fostered within the 7 acres they inhabit is not just palpable, but magnetic. Even now, writing this weeks after the experience, my soul longs for the day I can return.
The feeling of freedom engulfs you and is almost overwhelming. The freedom for the mask to come off and let your soul be free and wild. The healing powers of the space radiate from every corner, and you feel so cared for with every interaction.
The History of Coral Cove
When you arrive you'd never know this awe-inspiring resort was once a simple wedding venue. One look around and it's easy to see how far they've come from the early days, but where did it start?
This little piece of paradise was discovered in the mid-1990s by Steve while walking along a goat path. He left his info with a local in the off chance it ever came up for sale. One day out of the blue, the phone call came and Coral Cove was born. The main focus was small weddings and receptions, over the years they expanded with more rooms and gorgeous views.
The early days of the property were humble with 1 building with 2-3 rooms and a kitchen. Now the property boasts 18 rooms across 3 multi-level buildings. Each is thoughtfully and beautifully designed, working with nature to evolve the space.
What caused the shift from wedding to wellness? In 2017 the Jamaican government sanctioned about 30 miles of the beachfront as a wellness corridor. It was only natural that Coral Cove would follow suit, teaming up with nature to bring the best possible experience. The focus started to move towards plant-based & wellness, morphing into the stoner paradise we know today.
The Future of Stoner Paradise
After meeting with Steve and the team he has there, it is clear there is so much to do. The plans are just as big as you may imagine. A few of the expansions we look forward to seeing in the near future include a massage house, sweat lodge, & full-service spa that will be open to the public.
They are taking the time to not just define what wellness is but to embody that fully. When you come here it's a mind, body, and soul healing experience. You can’t come here and leave unchanged, it’s not possible.
Active Wellness: The Best Activities at Coral Cove
When thinking of a restful, peaceful, and re-energizing wellness retreat, one of the first things that comes to mind are relaxing, leisurely activities that we may not normally get to enjoy during the daily grind of life. That can be things like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking.
Hiking
The entire property at Coral Cove can be one big leisure activity. From a quiet stroll along the property line looking at the gardens and greenhouses, to the cozy, perfectly-positioned pool next to the ocean inviting you for a nice cool swim, or a place to simply snag a few sunrays. While you’re there, feel free to look around at all the gorgeous coral surrounding the entire area. It will give you an idea of where to go explore one of the more popular activities, snorkeling!
Swimming
You really couldn’t ask for a better place to enjoy swimming with the fish, sea urchins, lobster, crab, and all the other little critters dipping and diving amongst the labyrinth of different corals. You could spend hours upon hours snorkeling and never see the same thing twice. It was truly an all-encompassing activity that is highly recommended if you’re looking for an escape from the everyday.
Paddle Boarding
Not only can you explore the underwater world, you can also glide over the top of it all on a paddleboard or kayak. Since the area has very calm waters, especially in the morning, you’ll find yourself in the perfect setting to enjoy paddling along the coast and taking in all the sights, sounds, and smells. It’s such a quiet and peaceful area to paddle in that you’ll probably find yourself every morning craving more and more time on the water. And why wouldn’t you?
With some of the most gorgeous sunrises, calm, peaceful waters, and access to all the gear and equipment you could ever need, leisure and sporting activities at the resort play a big role in achieving overall health and wellness.
