Stay, dine, dive: Jump straight into Turks’ turquoise at the Wymara villas

When a resort gives you everything you need right on your deck—private swim platform, panoramic ocean views, and a fridge full of rosé—it’s hard to justify leaving. But Wymara Resort + Villas (formerly known as the Gansevoort Resort) in Turks and Caicos (a celebrity frequented destination) might convince you otherwise. With new ultra-luxury villas, an elevated wellness program, and a chef-led dining experience that makes you rethink island food, this Canadian-owned escape is raising the bar for how men travel well.

What’s all the hype about Wymara?

Canadian-owned Wymara Resort + Villas on Turks & Caicos’ legendary Grace Bay Beach just dropped a trio of updates that move it from “great option” to “book-it-now fantasy”: a refreshed holistic wellness program anchored by 111SKIN spa therapies and daily movement classes; the debut of Land + Sea, a striking new oceanfront restaurant at the secluded Villas + Beach Club; and the reveal of Azure Villa, Wymara’s largest, most luxurious overwater residence to date. Layer in Green Globe sustainability creds, a repeat Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating, and a coveted spot on the 2025 Travel + Leisure 500, and you’ve got the rare Caribbean stay that wins on style, substance and bragging rights.

If you’re a food-first traveller, a crew looking for a celebratory escape, or a wellness seeker ready to reset by the bluest water you’ve ever seen, keep reading. This is your deep dive into the Villas side of Wymara—where you can literally roll out of bed and into the ocean.

That time we dove off our deck right into the Turquoise waters

Full disclosure: I’ve been low‑key obsessed with Wymara ever since shooting a View the VIBE cover on island with Chef Adrian Forte a few years back. We stayed in one of the two‑storey, loft‑style villa—spacious, airy, and basically designed for people who live half their life outdoors. Slide the doors open and the entire back of the suite gives way to the water. Morning coffee on the sun beds, afternoon nap on the over‑water sun net, quick plunge directly off the deck between takes… repeat.

We met a very photogenic resident property cat patrolling the grounds (tell them View the VIBE says hi if you see ’em). Food? Excellent. Cocktails? Crushable. And the overall rhythm of the place—quiet when you want it, social when you don’t—made it a natural fit for just about any travel crew: a small family, a professional couple needing a decompression week, the girls (or guys) rolling in for a milestone birthday, even a low‑key bachelor(ette) that’s more rosé‑and‑reef than foam party. That flexibility is Wymara’s not‑so‑secret sauce.

Meet Azure: Wymara’s most expansive (6-bedroom) villa yet

New on the block, Azure Villa is the first of three planned flagship six‑bedroom builds—and it lands big. We’re talking nearly 10,000 square feet of indoor‑outdoor living engineered to erase the line between residence and reef. Highlights:

• Six en‑suite bedrooms (privacy for days; no one’s on a pull‑out).
• A dramatic T‑shaped infinity pool that anchors the terrace and draws your eye straight to that Caribbean colour card of blues.
• Overwater swim platform so you can ladder‑drop into the sea for a morning float or post‑dinner night swim.
• Multiple entertaining zones—think cocktail hour up top, family barbecue poolside, late‑night stargazing down by the water.

Designed for full‑service stays, Azure puts you in private‑villa territory with resort backup: concierge, housekeeping, provisioning, private chef add‑ons, spa therapists who come to you. It’s the rebuild‑your‑friendship trip, the multi‑gen family reunion, the content creator compound—you decide.

Villa lineup + what’s coming

Azure headlines a growing Wymara Villas + Beach Club community positioned on a secluded stretch removed (but complimentary‑shuttle close) from the main resort footprint on Grace Bay. Existing inventory includes a mix of 4‑, 5‑ and now 6‑bedroom layouts, many with plunge pools, sun decks, outdoor showers, and those addictive netted loungers suspended over clear water. Two additional 6‑bedroom flagship villas are in the pipeline—if Azure dates are tight, ask reservations about release timing so you can get on the early‑interest list.

Villa vs resort: which Wymara stay is for you?

Not sure whether to book a villa or stay steps from the main pool at the resort? Here’s how to decide:

• Go villa if you’re travelling with a group that values space, privacy, and full control—think bachelor parties, milestone birthdays, or reunions where your crew wants to go off-grid (but luxuriously).
• Choose the resort if you’re looking for easy access to dining, spa, and pool energy without having to think twice about logistics.
• Try the loft-style villa if you want that middle ground—spacious, private, and still a stone’s throw from the resort’s restaurants and beach.

Eat & drink: why you will leave your deck

Yes, villa life makes it tempting to live in a swimsuit and robe, but the culinary program across Wymara is a legitimate reason to get dressed.

Land + Sea (new)

Set at the Villas + Beach Club and helmed by Executive Chef Andrew Mirosch, Land + Sea is open‑air, ocean‑breeze dining with a focus on premium cuts, sustainably sourced seafood, and bold island flavours. Expect a what‑swam‑today raw program, grilled local catch, dry‑aged meats, and share plates that actually share.

Indigo

A Tripadvisor‑favourite at the main resort, Indigo leans globally inspired Caribbean—bright, produce‑forward plates that showcase regional fish and island botanicals without getting fussy.

Blue Water Bistro

Casual‑chic and beach‑adjacent, this is your barefoot lunch HQ (or sunset burger + rum punch fix). Great for days when the crew splits up and reconvenes salty and happy.

In‑villa & private chef dining

From breakfast provisioning to multi‑course chef’s tables aligned to Land + Sea’s sourcing ethos, villas can be stocked and staffed to taste. Pro move: book one formal plated dinner and one live‑fire grill night during a week‑long stay.

Wellness at your doorstep

Wymara’s refreshed wellness program folds cutting‑edge skin care and functional health into a breezy island routine.

• 111SKIN spa treatments now headline the therapy menu—yes, the cult London brand beloved by beauty pros.
• Daily movement classes (yoga, mat strength, guided stretch) rotate across beach, deck, and studio settings—private sessions can be booked right at your villa.
• Curated guest itineraries help you link movement, nutrition, sleep and stress reset into a single stay; ideal for perimenopause support weeks, crew wellness retreats, or that annual “we promised we’d prioritize ourselves” escape.

Editor memory: That sun‑net nap I mentioned? Still my gold standard for nervous‑system regulation.

Sustainability that actually shows up on property

Earning Green Globe Certification isn’t a marketing flourish; it signals measurable progress across operations. Wymara’s initiatives include:

• Moving toward plastic‑free guest operations.
• Smart water management across resort + villas.
• Coral reef conservation partnerships that protect the marine ecosystem you came to snorkel.
• $300,000+ invested in local youth and community programming—luxury with a local dividend.

Luxury travel carries responsibility; Wymara’s model lets you feel good about the footprint of your footprint.

Leadership, recognition & the Canadian connection

Owner Bruce Maclaren set out to design a property where architecture and landscape work in tandem—and the Villas deliver on that brief. Operationally, CEO Shelley Rincon has pushed deep sustainability integration, while newly appointed General Manager Eduardo Del Risco (ex–Ritz‑Carlton brand experience) adds global polish. Recognition has followed: Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Rating for the second consecutive year and inclusion on the 2025 Travel + Leisure 500—one of the world’s top hotel lists as voted by readers.

Plan your villa escape (what to know before you book)

When to go: High season (December–April) = peak demand; shoulder months May–early July and late August–October offer value and fewer crowds (watch hurricane season policies).

Lead times: Large villas like Azure book out early—6+ months ahead for holiday and March break weeks is smart. Shoulder season? You might luck into shorter notice.

Group math: Divide total cost by real sleeping capacity (six en‑suite bedrooms means six paying parties). Suddenly that dream villa is more doable than multiple luxury suites elsewhere.

Flights from Canada: Nonstops and easy connects from major Canadian gateways (Toronto often the quickest); seasonal lift increases around winter.

Wellness or media group? Fall & winter press / hosted wellness trips are in the works—raise your hand early if you want in.

Ready to trade your desk view for turquoise? Whether you want to cannonball off a private deck, toast a big birthday over sustainably sourced seafood, or sneak in a high‑touch wellness reset before winter hits, Wymara makes it almost too easy. See you on the sun net. But don’t forget to tell ’em View the VIBE sent you.

All photos courtesy of Wymara Resort & Villas. Disclosure: Our team was hosted for an experience  in the past but the Wymara team has no involvement, vetting or pre-approval of any of the editorial content included.