Work has commenced on a US$20m (£12m, EUR14m) renovation of The BodyHoliday - an all-inclusive health and wellbeing resort in St Lucia, which is due to take three months.

The BodyHoliday closed last month (July) to undergo improvements, which is to include a transformation of the Skin Clinic to boast four treatment rooms - one with private shower.

Work has been carried out to more than double the size of the fitness centre, which will now occupy a 1,800sq ft (167sq m) area and will be equipped by Technogym.

The 30,000sq ft (2,787sq m) wellness centre will benefit from a new entrance that has been transformed using Jerusalem stone and mosaics.

Meanwhile, a Penthouse Suite has been added to The BodyHoliday's facilities and features a Turkish-style hammam; a steamroom; and a rain shower for an in-room spa experience.

New additions to the resort's Clubhouse area will include an infinity-edge swimming pool and boardwalk, while an expanded watersports centre is also to be provided.

The BodyHoliday owner Craig Barnard said: "Our decision to renovate the property was motivated by requests for upgraded and expanded facilities from guests of the resort.

"We are fortunate to have a large percentage of repeat guests, and we are excited for them to experience the resort after the renovation is complete."

International Design Concepts is working on the scheme, with the resort due to relaunch in late September.