While it’s true that the modern world is a miraculous place filled with technological wonders, it’s also a hectic and stressful one. We can connect with friends and colleagues across the globe, so we must always be available. We can access infinite information, so we must always be informed. When ability becomes expectation, the magic quickly fades.

There is, however, a place where a deeper, more essential magic persists. Where mist-shrouded rainforests meet golden shores, and where locals still know how to truly take it easy, letting the little pleasures of life wash over them like a gentle tide. In our age of never-ending notifications, algorithms, emails and updates, St. Kitts is a rare haven that invites visitors to log off, kick back and tune in. Away from the tyranny of the to-do list, immersed in this unique sanctuary of sun and sea, nothing feels more natural than to disconnect from the hectic and be present in the moment.

It’s never been easier to hit “do not disturb” and switch to island time. Across this alluring destination, an array of experiences have been designed to promote relaxation and revitalisation, allowing travellers in St. Kitts to find the serenity and connection they seek.

The Mango Walk Spa at Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort, for instance, offers a selection of soothing massage treatments using heated basalt stones, bamboo sticks or herbal poultices, in addition to botanical baths taken in a peaceful alfresco environment and infused with nourishing coconut milk and rose petals. At Imagine Yoga in Frigate Bay, seasoned practitioner Dale Amory leads guests to inner and outer harmony through sound baths and yoga sessions in a beautiful outdoor setting. Those looking to delve even deeper in the pursuit of mindfulness and self-knowledge can join Natalia Esposito at Art of Presence for a sacred circle or guided ritual, whether it’s an energetic cleansing, a grounding exercise, an energy reading or movement meditation.

Wellness enthusiasts can also enjoy experiences that make use of the local bounty in this Caribbean Eden replete with natural riches. At Sugar Town Organics’ Balm & Bond workshops, guests craft their own bespoke self-care products from island-sourced botanicals, while Sugar Mill Spa at Park Hyatt St. Kitts proposes cacao ceremonies in which participants experience the heart-opening and mood-boosting benefits of cacao. Further pampering can be found in the Emerald Mist Spa at St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, where a menu of massages, facials and treatments combines with a long list of amenities – from saunas to private plunge pools – to create the ideal rejuvenating escape.

For adventurous travellers, on the other hand, there’s Blue Water Safaris, whose catamaran cruises, jet boat tours and excursions for kayaking or snorkelling provide the perfect opportunity to see St Kitts’ most captivating coastal scenery and commune with the wondrous marine life that thrives beneath it. Back on land, SKN Jeepers takes explorers off the beaten track, venturing by 4x4 Jeep Wrangler into the mountainous backcountry blanketed in lush tropical forest, before ending the day on a secluded beach for a moment of repose.