As per the annual tradition, the well-loved Maldivian resort of The Lux Collective, LUX* South Ari Atoll, is getting ready for a week of wellness-boosting activities for the island’s guests as well as its team members from 3 - 10 June 2023.
Located on a lush tropical island in the Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll is a wellbeing sanctuary. The signature LUX* ME concept originates from a desire to bring wellness into everyday rituals. It is all about a personalised approach to wellbeing, whether it be spa, fitness, yoga, meditation, nutrition or a unique combination of all crafted to every guest’s needs.
This year’s Wellness Week Champions come from the UK, bringing along years of experience in fitness and healthy lifestyle coaching. Olivia Jarvis is known for her delicious fitness recipes as well as her effective, engaging workouts. While professional rugby player and renowned fitness trainer Mason Caton-Brown, is famous for his impressive speed, agility, and team player skills.
Following their calling to inspire and motivate thousands of people to embrace a healthier lifestyle, Olivia and Mason will invite guests of LUX* South Ari Atoll to discover their own fitness capabilities and join curated group activities and individual training programmes. They will also host the Global Wellness Day celebration on the island on June 10, which is dedicated to #DanceMagenta theme this year.
The holistic approach behind the LUX* ME wellness concept means a vacation can comprise yoga, fitness classes and meditation; as well as enjoying nourishing Keen on Green dishes, vitamin D from the sun and fun time outdoors. Knowing how limiting a one-size-fits-all mindset is, the resort offers individual consultations and bespoke programmes. The therapists there are trained to tune in to individual bodily needs: from total relaxation, detoxification to healing.
To find out more about the LUX* ME wellness concept and to discover unique offers and Extraordinary Experiences of LUX* South Ari Atoll please visit www.luxresorts.com, email the resort at stay@luxmaldivesresort.com, or call +960 668 0901.
Louisville's oldest operating hotel is celebrating its rich history with a newly unveiled Great Gatsby suite ahead of the novel's centenary this April. Opened in 1905, the Seelbach Hotel has a storied past with a guest list that includes former U.S. Presidents, Academy Award winners, and famous musicians. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of the classic American novel The Great Gatsby, is said to have frequented the hotel to imbibe in its infamous Rathskeller while on break from Louisville's Camp Taylor, where he was stationed in 1918 during World War I.
Photo credits: Seelbach Hotel
In honour of The Great Gatsby's 100th anniversary on 10th April 2025, the Seelbach Hilton Hotel has unveiled a newly renovated two-room suite embellished with Art Deco décor reflecting the opulence, bold colors, and glamour of the era. Designed by Louisville native Terra B. Nelson, founder of boutique consulting firm T.B. Nelson Hospitality Design, the two rooms of the suite were designed to highlight the dichotomy between The Great Gatsby characters Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchannan.
In the Daisy-inspired bedroom, guests will find the look of established old money of Tom and Daisy: lavish but delicate, with the room featuring 1920's furniture, décor and vintage objets d'art including plush velvet armchairs, an Art Deco dresser turned mini bar and the three-tiered crystal chandelier. Other noticeable hints of the book's characters and places can be found on the walls, featuring photos of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Buchannan, and Jay Gatsby, as well as coastal art representing the fictional towns of East and West Egg.
“In order to get people talking, you have to give them something to talk about, and one of the best ways to do that is by creating spaces that go beyond functionality and aesthetics to offer vivid and unforgettable experiences,” said Terra B. Nelson, designer, and Founder of T.B. Nelson Hospitality Design. “We were able to add some really nice vintage pieces. One of my favorite features that brings the rooms together is the vintage green light that hangs by the door leading into the Daisy bedroom. The green light at the end of Daisy's dock is a recurring theme in the book, always calling Gatsby to her.”
For food and beverage options, guests can visit the hotel's in-house breakfast spot, Gatsby's on Fourth, for an East Egg or West Egg omelette. Or, stop into the Old Seelbach Bar for a classic Seelbach Cocktail, a decades-old Prohibition-era-inspired libation that mixes Bourbon, champagne, and orange liqueur.
Additionally, to honour the literary milestone, Louisville Tourism has curated a "Guide to Gatsby's Louisville," highlighting key locations that influenced Fitzgerald's writing. In addition to the Seelbach, notable sites include the Cherokee Triangle where visitors can stroll through this historic neighbourhood, believed to have inspired the description of Daisy Buchanan's Louisville home. Alternatively, sample some bourbon on Whiskey Row and experience Louisville's bourbon heritage along Main Street, where Fitzgerald likely enjoyed the local spirits that influenced his portrayal of the roaring twenties.
To further celebrate the novel's anniversary, the city of Louisville will host a number of special events, one being the World Ballet Company's "The Great Gatsby.” On April 13, 2025, at the Louisville Palace, this new production will bring the book to life with a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, adorned in handcrafted costumes and performing against lavish sets reminiscent of the novel's opulent scenes.
The Seelbach's Great Gatsby Suite will officially be available to book on the hotel's website from 1st February. For guests who want to experience more of the hotel's opulent history, the Hilton property provides free hotel tours at 4:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The tour includes facts about the hotel's120-year history, with stops in the Oakroom, where Al Capone was said to have played cards, The Grand Ballroom, where Fitzgerald penned as the location of Tom and Daisy's lavish June wedding, and the Rathskellar, a one-of-a-kind historic space that was a USO during World War I and where Fitzgerald himself is to said have imbibed during his time off.
For information on upcoming The Great Gatsby-themed events and a Gatsby's guide to Louisville, visit www.gotolouisville.com/Gatsby.
For more information on the Seelbach visit www.seelbachhilton.com.
Boutique Hotel Alhambra on Lošinj Island, Croatia, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievements in the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Magazine (LLM) Readers' Travel Awards, where it earned recognition in several categories. Competing alongside some of the most renowned names in luxury travel, these awards reaffirm Boutique Hotel Alhambra's place as one of the finest boutique hotels in the world.
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The awards include:
3rd Place in the “Best Boutique Hotel” Category
3rd Place in the “Best Hotel for Wine” Category
9th Place in the “Best Hotel for Food” Category
11th Place in the “Best Hotel for Romance” Category
Luxury hotels, destinations, cruise lines, airlines, and travel companies from across the globe competed to be crowned the very best in the seventh annual Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers' Travel Awards. These awards celebrate excellence across all sectors of the luxury travel and tourism industry, highlighting the leaders who continue to set new benchmarks for quality and innovation. This year's awards were particularly special, with a record-breaking 32,405 votes cast by the magazine's discerning readers. Months of deliberation and passionate voting culminated in a definitive list of the finest names in luxury travel from the UK and across the world.
These accolades underscore Boutique Hotel Alhambra's commitment to delivering outstanding service and world-class culinary and wine experiences, all tucked into a deeply romantic setting in Čikat Bay.
For a full list of the winners and categories, visit Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Winners List.