Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Menique De La Rosa regional spa director for the Caribbean and spa director at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.

De La Rosa is charged with enhancing the group’s ‘A Sense of Place’ philosophy, overseeing high-level operations and guiding the vision for Rosewood’s spas at their Caribbean properties.

At Rosewood Little Dix Bay, De La Rosa has already developed new treatments inspired by the location, including one with aloe vera from the property’s garden, and one using local Virgin Gorda honey.

She has also introduced meditation, breathing exercises and yoga practices to the spa’s tropical garden, and has facilitated the garden being planted with herbs and botanicals that will be harvested for use in Rosewood spa treatments.

“Wellness has become an integral part of today’s travel experience, and as the Sense spa brand continues to evolve, we are looking to develop new and innovative experiences for our guests,” said Rosewood Little Dix managing director Ed Lindsley.

“Menique has been a leader at a number of prestigious spas around the world, garnering outstanding recognition and accolades, and we look forward to collaborating with her on creating an entirely new wellness experience at all of Rosewood’s Caribbean Sense spas.”

Rosewood Little Dix Bay was first opened in 1964 by Laurance S. Rockefeller, a conservationist who dreamed of establishing a resort in harmony with nature and the earth. The hotel added a spa after a multi-million dollar renovation in 2006.

In addition to Little Dix Bay, Rosewood also operates Jumby Bay in Antigua and Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda. An upcoming Rosewood at Baha Mar is scheduled to open this year.