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LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the LUX* Tea Horse Road as the cornerstone for its expansion in China

LUX* Resorts & Hotels (“LUX*”) today announced the LUX* Tea Horse Road (LUX* Chamadao) as the foundation for its planned expansion into China. On account of its largely undiscovered yet spectacular natural beauty, unparalleled diversity of peoples and thriving ancient cultures, the Greater Shangri-la region is set to become one of the world’s most desirable destinations for discerning luxury travellers seeking unspoilt beauty and authentic customs and tradition. Conceived as a 30-room luxury boutique hotel, situated on two neighbouring sites in the heart of Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Phase One (10 rooms) of LUX* Lijiang opens on September 09, 2014. Phase Two (20 rooms), which will incorporate the brand’s signature Café LUX*, a bakery and a localised interpretation of the established LUX* Me wellbeing philosophy, should open in mid-2015.  Under the terms of a long-term management agreement, executed in March 2014, LUX* Lijiang will be the first in a circuit of distinctive regional luxury boutique hotels. Initially located across the abundant South West provinces of Yunnan and Szechuan as well as bordering Tibet, the complete circuit of individual properties and bespoke experiences will be known collectively as the LUX* Tea Horse Road. The circuit is being developed by Lijiang Yulong Tourism Corporation Limited, which will own the properties as well as being responsible for their design and construction, in partnership with LUX* Resorts & Hotels who will be the manager. The ancient passageway of the Tea Horse Road is a legendary trail, which once stretched almost 1,400 miles from Pu’er, in the tea-growing region of Yunnan Province, to Lhasa – the 12,000 foot high capital of Tibet. Once a thriving ecosystem where precious Chinese tea was traded for salt and Tibetan horses, this intrepid route sustained communities, fostered understanding and forged cultural connections that have survived for hundreds of years. Today, it is celebrated as an enduring symbol of resilience and cultural tolerance, and its influence is still felt far and wide. The LUX* Tea Horse Road will enable today’s adventurous luxury traveller to embark on a unique journey of discovery and transformation; an expeditionary experience that will stimulate body, mind and soul.

Bringing the award-winning LUX* brand of Lighter Brighter luxury to this extraordinary place, this new expression of LUX* offers travellers the chance to celebrate life in the beauty of Mountain Light and to fulfill the promise of the LUX* Tea Horse Road: to “travel light and experience in depth”.  By losing themselves in the maze-like alleys of ancient towns and villages of South West China and exploring its breathtaking mountains, gorges, rivers, plateaus and lakes, guests will become truly immersed in the thrill of daily discovery, combined with all the contemporary comfort, originality and simplicity of the trademark LUX* hospitality.

Positioned at a major crossroads of the ancient Tea Horse Road, in the home of the Naxi people, our hotel in Lijiang will encourage guests to engage with the rich history and culture of this unique locale throughout their stay - from the authentic architecture and design to the customisable menu of daily excursions and experiences that will be offered. LUX* favorites will be complemented by new experiences that celebrate the local culture, affording travellers a true insight into this undiscovered world – from the rituals that surround the world-famous Pu’er tea, to the distinctive cuisines of the Naxi, and the Tibetan people and the spiritual mysteries of a truly multi-faith society. Paul Jones, CEO of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, is leading the conceptualisation and design of this exciting development. He explains why LUX* Tea Horse Road is the perfect new destination for the growing company’s innovative brand: “China’s economic progress, continued stability and the growing ease of travel have made the continent increasingly attractive to trend-setting travellers who are looking for unspoiled destinations rich in original and genuine experiences. It is no surprise that LUX* found it equally irresistible. As a young and dynamic organisation, we have determined to grow our brand presence in China and to open a window onto one of China’s most spectacular and untouched wonders: the Tea Horse Road. Thanks to our partnership with the Lijiang Yulong Tourism Corporation Ltd., this ambition will become reality.  In a comparatively short time, we have built a strong and growing Chinese customer base for our existing operations in the Indian Ocean. Our intention now is to create the journey of a lifetime for these guests in this most special part of their own country. My personal goal is to ensure we offer to all our guests the opportunity to become part of an exclusive, happy and harmonious hotel family. I am confident that we can achieve that within the beautiful world of LUX* in China.  We are hugely excited to launch LUX* Tea Horse Road – A Passage through Place and Time and to invite the world’s most adventurous travellers and luxury connoisseurs alike to come experience, savour and appreciate the natural, cultural and spiritual wonders of the greater Shangri-La region.”

Mr He, Chairman of the Yulong Tourism Corporation Ltd, also expressed his delight with the partnership.

"Having a proven track record in delighting sophisticated luxury travellers from around the world, we are delighted to announce our cooperation with LUX* Resorts and Hotels. Together, we are going to chart a new chapter in the history of tourism and hospitality in the legendary region of Greater Shangri- La. We are proud today to be opening LUX* Lijiang, the first stop in what we intend to become one of the great journeys of the world."

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LUX* RESORTS HONOURED IN THE 2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE HOTELS AWARDS

We are proud to announce that 3 of our luxury resorts were chosen among the winner in the Mauritius Hotels category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travellers’ Choice® awards. The winners are LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne and LUX* Grand Gaube.

Now in its eleventh year, the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers. Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world.

“TripAdvisor is once again thrilled to recognise the world’s most outstanding hotels with the help of more than 75 million reviews and opinions from travellers around the globe,” said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. “From the best bargain hotels to top luxury properties, outstanding service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our Travellers’ Choice winners.”

For reviews on LUX* Belle Mare, click here

For reviews on LUX* Le Morne, click here

For reviews on the LUX* Grand Gaube, click here

To see 2013 Travellers’ Choice winners, click here

  - Ends - For further information on the winning company above please contact:Tel: [phone] / 2727    Email: [email protected]    Website: www.luxresorts.com About LUX* Resorts: LUX* Resorts is a collection of premium hotels in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island, where guests can celebrate island life and enjoy light living; it is the new name and consumer brand for the luxury hotels previously operated under the “Naïade Luxury Resorts” umbrella. The five resorts in the LUX* portfolio are LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius; LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius; LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius; LUX* Maldives and LUX* Ile de la Réunion. The remaining properties previously operated by “Naïade Resorts” are part of the “Produced by” LUX* Resorts portfolio. Those resorts are Tamassa, Bel Ombre, Mauritius; Merville Beach, Grand Baie, Mauritius and Hôtel Le Récif, Ile de la Réunion, as well as Ile des Deux Cocos, Mauritius, an island resort in Mauritius. In a world where time is precious, each moment matters, experiences and emotions are more valuable than material things. The brand’s Island Light concept is inspired by the nature, culture, flavours and wares of island life, presenting a true taste of Mauritius, La Réunion and the Maldives. Clear rather than cluttered, free rather than formal, spontaneous rather than predictable, LUX* Resorts are simpler and fresher, lightening,

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LE MORNE RASPBERRY

Ingredient                                     Quantity (cl) RASPBERRY PURRE                           3 YOGURT NATURE                                6 FRUIT DES BOIS SYRUP                     2 WIPING CREAM                             TOP/DECO CRUSH ICE                                     2 SCOOP How to prepare: Using a blender, mix all the ingredients together. Add the ice at the end and then mix all until you get a smooth mixture. Once done, top it with some wiping cream. Finally add a cherry and mint leaves as decoration. It is now ready to be served and enjoyed.

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LUX* Highlights

We often say that all our resorts are great. So you might ask yourself: "which one to choose?" We would like to share with you some highlights that might help to make a choice for your next beach vacations. LUX* Belle Mare highlights

An exceptional hotel in Mauritius located on one of the best beaches.

174 suites in 8 categories with breath-taking sea views

12 villas, each with a private swimming pool, garden, outdoor dining area and butler service

A spacious 2000m² swimming pool

Three world-class golf courses nearby

Half-board or all-inclusive meal plans

Just 45km from the airport and 50km from the capital

Guests on half board, full board or all inclusive plan can eat at any of the hotel's restaurants

Winner of Certificate of Excellence Award 2012 from TripAdvisor

LUX* Grand Gaube highlights

All 198 hotel rooms enjoy incredible views of the ocean

Driving range on site and access to a world-class golf course nearby

Half-board or all-inclusive meal plans

Designated "The most romantic hotel in the world" in 2008 by TripAdvisor

Guests on half board, full board or all inclusive plan can eat at any of the hotel's restaurants

Winner of Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor

LUX* Le Morne highlights

Bordered by 600m of white sandy beach and a sparkling lagoon

Sheltered by the Le Morne Brabant peak, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Two world-class golf courses just moments away from the hotel

Guests on half board, full board or all inclusive plan can eat at any of the hotel's restaurants

Winner of Certificate of Excellence Award 2012 from TripAdvisor

LUX* Ile de la Reunion highlights

The only 5-star beach hotel in Reunion

A unique fusion of authentic Creole and elegant colonial architecture

Located on La Réunion's most spectacular beach

Overlooks the only lagoon on the island

Guests on half board, full board or all inclusive plan can eat at any of the hotel's restaurants

Winner of Certificate of Excellence Award 2012 from TripAdvisor

LUX* Maldives highlights

A 5-star resort in Maldives

Located on a beautiful island with pristine white beaches facing the clear lagoon

7 exquisite restaurants and 6 lively bars

World-class PADI diving centre

Multiple awards as one of the world's best island beach resorts

Just 25 minutes from Malé by seaplane to this idyllic hotel in Maldives

Enjoy a private lounge at Malé International Airport

Guests on half board, full board or all inclusive plan can eat at any of the hotel's restaurants

Winner of Certificate of Excellence Award 2012 from TripAdvisor

#hotel Mauritius #HOTEL MALDIVES #hotel reunion #beach hotel #beach resorts

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‘The Words of Pictures’ - Instagram

The revolution of Social media has transformed our world and also increased the pace at which information is exchanged. This evolution enables pictures to be shared more easily, thus contributing to the success of many social media platforms such as Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter only to mention a few. Mobile devices are surely the future of the web and the market is actually experiencing a boom. Initially, mobile was all about calling. Shortly after that, text messages became popular. Today, it’s hard to imagine life without a smartphone. Things are changing at a tremendous speed! Nowadays, when talking about photo and mobile devices, we should refer to Instagram application, which is a very popular and successful tool. We can break the word as follows: • Insta – referring to instantaneous or quick • Gram – referring to diagram, image, illustration or picture Instagram is an online photo-sharing and social networking service that enables its users to take a picture, apply a digital filter to it, and share it on a variety of social networking services, including its own. According to Wikipedia, it was created by Kevin Systrom and Cheyenne Foster which was launched in October 2010. The service rapidly gained popularity with over 100 million active users as of September 2012. LUX* Resorts is also active on Instagram. Guests love to share their unforgettable memories through social media platforms, and smart phones have definitely made it easier. So let’s stop the ‘bla bla’ and let the pictures do the talking…

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#instagram #photos #lux resorts #Lux Belle Mare #tamassa

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Gala Dinner organised at LUX* Grand Gaube for Miss France

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Views from our Resorts' suites at a glance

At each our resorts in Mauritius, Maldives or Reunion Island, we make sure that you have a beautiful view from your suite - either of the beach or the nice garden. We invite you to discover more: 

LUX* Belle Mare

Guests will surely appreciate to wake up each morning, with the sweet songs of the birds, and step upon a wonderful view on the garden of this resort in Belle Mare, Mauritius. 

LUX* Le Morne

  Forget the daily stress of life, and relax into the bathtub of the honeymoon suite at LUX* Le Morne. The breathtaking view onto the lagoon will definitely invite for an escape in paradise.   

LUX* Grand Gaube

  LUX* Grand Gaube Junior Suite invites you for a pure relaxing moment on its balcony. It offers a pleasant view onto the beautiful islands of the north of Mauritius. 

LUX* Maldives

  Get access to a secluded beach from the beach villas for ultimate privacy. But at our Water Villas, your privacy will be stolen by the large colorful variety of fishes visible from the transparent flooring; but the experience is definitely worth it!

LUX* Ile de La Réunion  

Every room or suite has been carefully designed to combine the best of colonial elegance with genuine island charm. Enjoy the spacious comfort of your bedroom and separate lounge area, as well as a patio or balcony that overlooks the lush tropical gardens. Visit our website 

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Hospitality is in the History (and the Future) of the Maldives. An Interview with Masdhoog Saeed.

#Ron Kaufman

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People are the source of superior service! An Interview with Afeef Hussain and Ron Kaufman

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LUX* Le Morne beach hotel, Mauritius

Situated in the Indian Ocean lies the beautiful island of Mauritius, home to tropical luxury, turquoise seas and white sandy beaches. With an all-year warm climate, our hotels in Mauritius are great for those looking for a relaxing holiday, with endless opportunities to bathe yourself in indulgence as well as soak up the culture, welcoming people and varied and succulent cuisine – from Asia, Africa and Europe.  

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Le Morne mountain in the South West corner of Mauritius is the tranquil beach hotel, LUX* Le Morne. It is a luxury beach hotel in a quieter part of the island which allows for pure serenity as the soft sea breezes lazily drift by. Delightfully landscaped gardens, four pools, a spa and a selection of restaurants and bars offering delicious New World wines and island-inspired dishes add to the hotel's enchanting Mauritius ambiance. This hotel in Mauritius is perfect for those looking for paradise with its incredible lagoons and crystal clear waters for diving amongst beautiful coral reefs.

For more information, check out our website: http://www.luxislandresorts.com/en/mauritius/lux-le-morne/welcome.aspx

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NOS HOTELS

C'est en s'inspirant de la nature, de la culture, des saveurs et de l'artisanat des îles que LUX* Island Light a vu le jour, et offre aujourd'hui un goût parfaitement authentique de la vie à Maurice, à la Réunion et aux Maldives. Dites adieu aux offres surchargées, à la formalité et à la banalité : LUX* Resorts vous propose une expérience basée sur la simplicité, la liberté et la spontanéité. Le résultat ? Un concept plus clair et plus novateur, pour une expérience sur les îles plus légère, lumineuse et exaltante.  

MAURICE

Sous un ciel invariablement bleu et dans un décor de lagons scintillants et de plages immaculées, LUX* Resorts vous ouvre ses portes dans le cadre idyllique de Maurice:

LUX* Belle Mare

LUX* Grand Gaube

LUX* Le Morne

Tamassa « Produced by LUX* »

Merville Beach « Produced by LUX* »

Voir nos offres sur l'Ile Maurice.  

ILE DE LA REUNION

Grâce à un fantastique mélange de cultures, de festivités et d'activités, nos deux hôtels de la Réunion offrent la possibilité de goûter à toutes les merveilles qu'une île peut vous offrir.

LUX* Ile de La Réunion

Hôtel le Récif  

MALDIVES

LUX* Resorts offre aux Maldives un kaléidoscope de couleurs, de saveurs, de nature et d'activités qui ne manqueront pas de vous émerveiller, sur terre comme dans l'eau.

LUX* Maldives

#hotels maurice #hotels maldives #hotels reunion #lux island resorts

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TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE FOR LUX* RESORTS

   LUX* Resorts is delighted to announce that all the properties in its portfolio, namely LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius; LUX* Maldives and LUX* Ile de La Réunion, have been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor, the largest travel website in the world. Two of the properties in our Produced by LUX* portfolio, namely Tamassa, Bel Ombre, Mauritius and Merville Beach, Grand Baie, Mauritius, received the same certificate.

TripAdvisor awards these certificates to properties which consistently receive excellent ratings from the website’s users, and recognize the businesses that are best rated by customers, who thus acknowledge the quality of the services provided. These certificates, which were awarded to our resorts for the second year in a row, fill us with pride and gratitude, and inspire us to excel. We wish to thank all of our guests who trusted us with their precious holiday time, and took the time to share their experience with fellow travellers. And we are certainly grateful to our team members, who are always the shining stars of our guests’ reviews, and without whom LUX* would not have a heart.

TEZ WORLDBERRY GRANTS LUX* MALDIVES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD

LUX* Maldives was designated by TEZ WORLDBERRY as the winner of the “Overall Customer Satisfaction” category and best hotel partner or TEZ TOUR for the past year.

About TEZ TOUR: International tourist holding TEZ TOUR is one of the leading companies in Russia and the current leader of outgoing tourism from Russia and Eastern Europe. TEZ TOUR was founded in 1994, it comprises of more than 20 companies and covers Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Estonia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Georgia.

Paul Jones, CEO LUX* Resorts: “At LUX* we are constantly striving to provide our team members with all the tools they need to offer guests unparalleled service. We have partnered with world-renowned service guru Ron Kaufman, to design a continuous learning strategy, which has now been in place for over one year. Each member of our team fully appreciates that our purpose is to help all our guests celebrate life. We’re aiming for no less than world class levels in our service. We recognize that time is precious, and we shall leave no stone unturned in striving to achieve the level of service that helps all our guests enjoy every second of their stay with us.”

For more information about Ron Kaufman, please visit www.ronkaufman.com

THE LUX* MALDIVES DIVING CENTRE, OPERATED BY EURO-DIVERS, AWARDED THE PADI GREEN STAR AWARD

The LUX* Maldives diving centre, operated by Euro Divers, was deeply honoured to be recently awarded the PADI Green Star AWARD, in recognition and appreciation of their conservation initiatives and efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of the business. In a letter, Mr. Ben V. Toms from PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa, stated: “Your achievement helps confirm green initiatives as both environmentally and commercially viable and in turn helps to promote green initiatives among other organizations. We would like to congratulate you for the outstanding performance in initiating green business practices; exhibiting conservational responsibility!”

About PADI: PADI is the world’s leading scuba diving training organization. With more than forty years’ experience, over 135,000 PADI Professionals and more than 6,000 dive shops and resorts worldwide, PADI training materials and services let you experience scuba diving from nearly anywhere.

For more information, www.padi.com

MAURITIUS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD RECOGNITION

In further recognition of its commitment to environment conservation, LUX* Resorts was awarded for its environmental and CSR initiatives during the 5th edition of the Mauritius Business Excellence Award ceremony, organized jointly by the Mauritian Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives.

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LUX* Resorts at a glance! 

#LUX* Resorts #lux maldives #lux belle mare #lux le morne #lux grand gaube #lux ile de la reunion #beach hotel #mauritius #maldives #reunion island

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CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE FROM TRIPADVISOR

LUX* Resorts is delighted to announce that all the properties in its portfolio, namely LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius; LUX* Maldives and LUX* Ile de La Réunion, have been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor, the largest travel website in the world. Two of the properties in our Produced by LUX* portfolio, namely Tamassa, Bel Ombre, Mauritius and Merville Beach, Grand Baie, Mauritius, received the same certificate. TripAdvisor awards these certificates to properties which consistently receive excellent ratings from the website’s users, and recognize the businesses that are best rated by customers, who thus acknowledge the quality of the services provided.  These certificates, which were awarded to our resorts for the second year in a row, fill us with pride and gratitude, and inspire us to excel. We wish to thank all of our guests who trusted us with their precious holiday time, and took the time to share their experience with fellow travellers. And we are certainly grateful to our team members, who are always the shining stars of our guests’ reviews, and without whom LUX* would not have a heart. 

#environment #lux island resorts #lux resorts #beach hotel #mauritius #maldives #reunion island #resorts

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LUX* Me

LUX* Me is a lighter, brighter spa brand from LUX* Island Resorts in all our hotels in Mauritius, Maldives and Reunion Island, encompassing fitness, wellbeing, nutrition and a range of specially formulated spa products.

LUX* Me is a lighter, brighter spa brand from LUX* Island Resorts, encompassing fitness, wellbeing, nutrition and a range of specially formulated spa products. We offer a full range of spa treatments as well as some more unusual activities including sunset yoga, cooking classes and lifestyle retreats to help guests de-stress and balance their lives. Honestly Healthy is our nutrition brand and offers a range of healthy eating options and we offer guests assessments to help tailor the perfect programme for a LUX* Me lifestyle. The LUX* Me brand is designed to offer a rounded, balanced and complete set of options for all our guests. Visit the official website, discover the 50 reasons to go or read the blog.

#Fitness #wellbeing #nutrition #spa #lux resorts #hotels #lux island resorts #LUX Maldives #lux me #hotel Mauritius #lux belle mare #lux le morne #hotel reunion #hotel maldives #lux grand gaube #lux ile de la reunion

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A New Concept Brought To Light.

Specialized medias in the travel and tourism industry has been pointing out that the “biggest news out of Mauritius over the last weeks has been the rebranding of the Naiade group hotels and resorts” resulting into the birth of LUX* Island Resorts.

 A new name, a new identity but not only; LUX* is the new face of resort and Island living inspired by Nature, flavours and typical local products. LUX* amalgamates the authenticity, originality and simplicity of its surrounding environment to bring to light a fresh new concept of island resorts, in essence a version 2.0 of the Resort concept. A new lighter and brighter version of luxury living; with the leitmotiv of celebrating life and where each moments matters, which LUX* has dubbed “Island Light,” turning each resorts into a living theatre of more than 50 scenes into which guests can indulge themselves. Curtains’ up and the show is already running.

http://www.luxislandresorts.com

#lux island resorts #hotels #hotel Mauritius #HOTEL MALDIVES

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Above or below the waterline, the Maldives presents a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, nature and activities that never fails to delight. And LUX* Maldives is no exception. Welcome to LUX* Maldives!

#LUX Island Resorts #LUX Maldives #Hotels #hotel maldives #maldives resorts