Neyvaa 2 has officially received Guinness World Record for the most number of people performing static apnea from all over the Maldives with multiple locations across the archipelago at the given time.
At the event held on 1st October 2022 at CROSSROADS Maldives, a total of 459 individuals participated in the event from 12 different resorts and several corporate companies. However, only 455 individuals were able to hold their breath underwater for one minute and thirty seconds as per the guidelines set for the record.
The event further focused on the climate change awareness. Using the hashtag #1breath4theoceans the organizers aimed to raise awareness on the global climate crisis affecting our island destination.
Neyvaa 2 event organized by Freedive Maldives was held to commemorate Golden Jubilee – 50 years of tourism in the Maldives, this event promoted the passion for free driving and highlighted the Maldives on the map for free divers worldwide.
The certificate was presented by the Representative at Guinness World Record Swapnil Dangarikar and was received by the Founder of Freedive Maldives Fahud Faiz at the gala dinner held to celebrate the free diving record.
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.
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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.