Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Arizona
Sanctuary Resort, terraced on Camelback Mountain, is conveniently located 8 miles north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This luxurious resort offers guests a serene hideaway overlooking Paradise Valley, and is just five-minutes away from downtown Scottsdale attractions. Experience relaxation and renewal among the stylish tranquility of Scottsdale’s finest luxury accommodations–Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.
Retreat to ultimate comfort within a spacious casitas, suites or Sanctuary’s exclusive villas, each offering the most spectacular views of the famed Paradise Valley. Relax your mind and reconnect at one of the top destination spas in the Continental U.S. and most award-winning luxury resorts in Scottsdale.
Recreation
Delight in an assortment of activities featured at or near Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.
Magnificent views of Paradise Valley enhanced by our recreational amenities make for the perfect personal escape on-site while nearby attractions and day trips offer the excitement and most scenic sights of Scottsdale
Indulge in a little relaxation or a little adventure among the array of on-site activities offered at Sanctuary Resort.
• Infinity-edge pool with cabanas
• A separate 25-yard outdoor lap pool
• Spa with fitness center and movement studio
• Five Deco-Turf championship tennis courts
• Hiking trails, bicycling and nature walks
Arizona Luxury Spa
The Sanctuary Resort Spa experience extends throughout twelve indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, and includes a tranquil Zen meditation garden and soothing reflection pond. A luxurious Watsu® pool, peaceful Sanctum suite, new women’s quiet room, and an indulgent selection of services from facials to acupuncture distinguish Sanctuary Resort Spa from other hotel spas in Scottsdale and beyond.
The Villas at Sanctuary
Slip away amidst the serenity of Paradise Valley within the most lavish vacation villas in Scottsdale. Sanctuary Resort presents eight private mountainside villas, each offering spacious accommodations and personalized amenities that provide an unforgettable retreat for couples, families and businesses. From game rooms, private pools, tennis courts and secluded patios boasting dazzling vista views to a plethora of unique and exclusive amenities, guests are invited to relax and reconnect within some of Camelback Mountain’s most extravagant estates.
Things To Do in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is known for its glorious sunshine, exquisite sunsets, breathaking desert vistas and an abundance of unique activities and offerings. Whether you are planning a trip for two, a family vacation, or a solo travel experience, there is something for everyone. Unwind during a round of golf at premier courses nearby, discover the beauty of Arizona during a guided hike, indulge in the arts found at local museums and galleries, or treat yourself to a little downtown-area shopping. Whether you are looking for culture and cuisine or recreation and relaxation, this city provides the ultimate escape.
Scottsdale Museum of the West: Western Spirit
The museum honors the significance of the American West through art, interactive exhibits, and special events.
Desert Botanical Gardens
Over 4000 species of plant life native to arid lands around the world, including our own Sonoran Desert, are present here.
Taliesin West
Taliesin West is a desert home at it’s best, and is known as much for its unique design as for its notable resident: American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. A National Historic Landmark, Taliesin West was Wright’s winter home, and, as such, was built and maintained almost exclusively by Wright and his apprentices.
Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon
Those looking to stray a little further from Sanctuary will revel in Sedona’s signature red rock formations. Featuring one of the most distinctive desert landscapes in Arizona, Sedona is an ideal destination for a day trip
Contact
Sanctuary Resort and Spa
5700 East McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
855.245.2051 or reserve online
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Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is a five star boutique lifestyle beach resort located around a pristine horseshoe coral sand cove, on the largely untouched south coast of Mauritius.
Beach location
Beach and shorefront in natural perfection: one side of the ocean offering a calm, soft sloping beach & swimming area while the other side of the ocean offers a spectacular view on the waves of the Indian Ocean.
Space & Privacy This luxury boutique resort is spread out over 36 acres of tropical beachfront garden.
Luxury and spacious accommodation (as from 81 sqm to 1,000 sqm)
Shanti Maurice comprises of 61 spacious Suites and Villas, spread across a 36 acre of fragrant tropical garden. 17 villas include 6 beachfront and 11 sea view. All overlooking the Indian Ocean and offer private pools, outdoor rain showers and dining pavilions or ‘Salas’. Interior spaces are fluid and spacious, with large windows allowing the sunshine to bathe interiors with light.
Benefits
- 1 fruit platter in Suite or Villa upon arrival
- Free access to high speed Wi-Fi in Suites, Villas and public areas
- In-room-entertainment system including games & news
- International satellite TV 49’’ LCD flat screen in Suites and 55’’ to 60’’ LCD flat screen in Villas, telephone, safe, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, Expresso machine.
- Free usage to the State of the Art Technogym equipments at the fitness center & gym, putting green, tennis courts, bicycles available free for use within the Resort for a maximum of 2 hours per day, jogging track and free usage of the resort library
- Complimentary access to non-motorized water sports (Snorkeling, Sailing, Surfing, SUPs, Zayaks, Kayak among others) at the Boat House
SHANTI VILLA
Spread over 1,000 sqm, the Shanti Villa is tailor-made for every stay, for a couple who wish to appreciate intimate privacy, a family getaway, or a glad reunion in its idyllic peninsula location with privacy and unobstructed views on the open sea. The Villa comprises of three bedrooms: two master bedrooms with king size beds and a third master bedroom with twin beds, each with outdoor rain shower.
Steps down from its spacious living area, the temperature-controlled private pool (140 sqm) is built-in with Jaccuzi beds and large decking, enclosed courtyards and a wrap-around balcony with exotically landscaped private gardens. A separate dining space is available and an adjacent kitchen, allowing guests the option of seeking the services of the resort’s dedicated butler during their stay.
Shanti Spa is built around an enchanting tea pavilion, surrounded by lily ponds and indigenous flower gardens. Covering over 7,000 sqm and comprising 25 treatment rooms, Shanti Spa is one of the largest and most comprehensive spa in the Indian Ocean.
Trained masseurs and spa therapists work alongside personal trainers and Ayurvedic Doctor to encourage optimum health and mental wellbeing.
Shanti Spa is dedicated to provide guests with a total immersion in discovering a well-being oriented lifestyle and a holistic therapy approach.
At the heart of our wellness focus is the integration of Yoga, Meditation, Fitness, Pilates, Holistic treatments and Ayurveda philosophies along with purifying whole body therapies incorporating the five elements of nature thus creating harmony between the mind, body and the spirit.
FACILITIES:
Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment rooms, International therapy treatment rooms, Couple’s spa therapy suite, Scrub and Consultation rooms, Relaxation room, Oriental Spa treatment rooms, Beauty salon with multipurpose rooms for facials, manicures and pedicures, Watsu pool, Tea Pavilion, Meditation and personalised yoga session rooms, 2 Yoga Pavilions, Outdoor spa pool and adjacent Jacuzzi
The LGBTQI * travelers are definitely safe with us at the resort and can show their togetherness without any problems.
We also offer same-sex weddings and the honeymoon travelers get the same goodies and discounts
SHANTI MAURICE RESORT & SPA SAINT FELI X
MA URITIU S
T +230 60 3 7200
F +230 60 3 7250
E INFO@SHANTIMAURICE.COM
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which was newly opened in 2019, is located in the heart of the South Malé Atoll and extends over three islands of its own. Holidaymakers can get to the luxury retreat with its 119 spacious villas and an unrestricted view of the Indian Ocean in 30 minutes by private yacht from the Maldivian capital Malé. The resort spoils its guests with culinary delights in eleven restaurants.
the luxury retreat with its 119 spacious villas and an unrestricted view of the Indian Ocean.
You can relax in the spa area between palm trees and the beach, while the children let off steam in the kids club. The resort’s own water sports center promises action for the whole family. The new Waldorf Astoria is the luxury brand’s first home in the Maldives and part of Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
Off to the lonely island
A very special little world, slowed down and only accessible by boat: With the Ithaafushi private island, Waldorf Astoria in the Maldives has created a luxuriously furnished hideaway down to the smallest detail. Surrounded by turquoise blue water, vacationers live in an overwater villa, beach villa or residence. The personal concierge and our own kitchen team are available around the clock. The 32,000 square meter island also has a spa, fitness studio, five pools, a children’s playground and an entertainment club.
Wellness and sport with a view of the blue
Nestled in a lush garden, the spa of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi pampers its guests. A so-called wellness concierge puts together massage and beauty treatments, a nutrition plan and activities tailored to the visitor. The treatment villas are surrounded by tropical plants or sometimes float “over the water” with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is also a fitness studio with personal training, various group courses and yoga.
Waldorf wedding
yes I do! Barefoot on the beach, in the overwater chapel or on a tropical island – couples get married at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi in a heavenly setting.
The resort’s wedding planners are on hand to offer advice and assistance to organize an individual wedding ceremony and the subsequent celebration as desired.
Thanks to the Waldorf True Service, newlyweds will have their every wish fulfilled during the honeymoon that follows: a personal concierge is available for the entire stay, who tailors the desired luxury for you.
INFO
- High-end Waldorf Astoria brand resort in the Maldives (opening 1 July 2019).
- Located 30 minutes by boat from the international airport of the Maldivian capital Malé
- Spread across 3 contiguous private islands in the Indian Ocean
- 119 luxurious guest villas on the beach, on the on-site reef or directly over the water, all with ocean views
- 3 villas on a private island accessible only by boat with chef and concierge
- 11 speciality restaurants, including “The Ledge” by celebrity chef Dave Pynt and the tree house restaurant “Terra”.
- Oceanfront spa with 10 treatment villas, including some overwater spa treatment villas
- Children’s offerings: Waldorf Astoria Young Discovery Park and Kid’s Club.
- Water sports activities and PADI dive centre
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Ithaafushi Island South Male Atoll, Male, 20009
Fon +960-4-000300 www.waldorfastoriamaldives.com
The Kamalaya healing resort in Koh Samui
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is a multi-award winning holistic healing resort located in the pristine south of the Thai island of Koh Samui on tranquil Laem Set Beach. Integrated into a tropical hilly landscape, the 25 villas, 26 suites and 24 rooms of the five-star resort are spread out between lush greenery and blue pools. The name “Kamalaya” means “kingdom of the lotus” and stands for the unfolding of body, mind and soul. In line with its holistic philosophy, Kamalaya combines Asian and Western healing traditions to help those seeking relaxation find new energy and health. The offer ranges from detoxification to stress and burnout programmes to the improvement of sleep, fitness and emotional balance.
From monk to founder of a luxury wellness retreat
The Kamalaya healing resort reflects the life experiences of founding couple John and Karina Stewart and their desire to help others.
Canadian John spent 16 years under the tutelage of a yogi master in a North Indian ashram. There he met his now wife Karina, who had been practising Asian medicine for many years. Together they wanted to create a place where ancient Asian wisdom and wellness and healing methods could be applied in a modern way and be accessible to everyone. When John moved to Koh Samui in 2000 for health reasons, he accidentally discovered a centuries-old rock cave that once served as a retreat for Buddhist monks. Inspired by this place of power, the holistically oriented Kamalaya was created on this spot in 2005.
Healing and sustainable – programmes against stress and burnout
With a selection of more than 70 treatments and therapies, the holistically trained Kamalaya team can specifically address individual needs – from stress reduction to the treatment of pre-existing burnout symptoms. The results-oriented programmes include therapeutic massages from Thai, Chinese and Indian healing traditions as well as personal counselling sessions on nutrition, stress management as well as relaxation techniques.
Balm for the belly
The so-called “Enriched Gut Programme”, loosely translated as “Balm for the Gut” at Kamalaya is based on the knowledge of how important a well-functioning gut is for the entire immune system and thus for physical, mental and emotional health. The programme rebalances bacteria and microflora in the digestive system and thus prevents inflammatory processes in the body. The latest findings from the fields of naturopathy, TCM, Ayurveda, nutrition and other holistic healing methods are incorporated. The healthy cuisine at Kamalaya has an additional supporting effect.
Physiotherapy the Asian way – Structural Revival
Kamalaya’s holistic Structural Revival Programme is designed to realign the body, improve posture, relieve tension, rehabilitate injuries and restore maximum mobility, functionality and vitality.
Physiotherapists teach exercises that guests can continue at home. Using a combination of Western and Asian healing methods, Structural Revival analyses and treats the causes of physiological dysfunctions. The programme includes physiotherapy sessions as well as individual Pilates training to strengthen the body and stabilise the joints.
Fitness programmes for body, mind and soul
Kamalaya’s “Comprehensive Optimal Fitness” programme is aimed specifically at sportspeople who want to make their training even more effective and at the same time strive for a healthy lifestyle. It is about consciously balancing an intensive workout with gentle strengthening and relaxation techniques and a balanced diet. Basic Optimal Fitness” is recommended for beginners.
INFO
- Holistic 5-star healing resort on Koh Samui, Thailand.
- Situated on the tranquil Laem Set Beach in the south of the island
- 25 villas, 26 suites and 24 hillside rooms
- Medically based wellness programmes:
Detox cures, yoga classes, stress and burnout,
improvement of fitness or weight as well as emotional balance - Combination of Asian and Western natural healing methods
- Individual wellness consultation on arrival
- Health-conscious and enjoyable cuisine
- Rock grotto in the centre, once used by Buddhist monks for meditation
- 2 yoga pavilions, 3 infrared saunas, steam grotto, swimming pool for relaxation, Shakti Fitness Centre, spacious fitness area with 25-metre swimming pool at the highest point of the complex
- Daily activities such as yoga, pilates, qi gong, tai chi and meditation
- Multiple award-winning:
e.g. World Spa & Wellness Awards 2017 & 2018: Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year, AsiaSpa Awards 2017: Spa of the Year – Southeast Asia & the Pacific, Luxury Travel Magazine’s GOld List 2017: Best Overseas Health & Wellness Property, Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards 2016: Best Destination Spa
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Maya Sanur Luxury Bali Beach Resort
A cosmopolitan seaside destination that has attracted discerning travellers since the 1930s, Sanur embodies Bali’s relaxed chic lifestyle. Strategically set between the dynamic sidewalk scene and an extensive boardwalk that runs along the length of a tranquil white-sand coastline, Maya Sanur’s location invites you to experience the freedom and convenience of walking to an eclectic collection of international boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Conveniently located approximately 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, as well as within 45 minutes from many of Bali’s famous holiday destinations, including Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta and Nusa Dua.
Just footsteps from a stretch of white sand beach blessed with vibrant sunrise views, Maya Sanur is the ultimate lifestyle retreat where tropical sophistication meets innovative Balinese design.
Distinguished by an eco-green rooftop, this Bali resort is attuned to the surrounding environment and is part of a tight-knit local community. Surrounded by plentiful shopping and dining options, Maya Sanur caters to the needs of couples as well as family travellers with high-end services and facilities.
Discover a spa in Bali that offers an exquisite service and unparalleled relaxation. In a peaceful and quiet surrounding, Spa at Maya brings you an experience that transcends time, full of peaceful moments and serenity. We have a wide variety of spa treatments and one of them is “Citrus bath” where you will be spoilt soaking in energizing pulpy fruits. There are various types of natural fruit baths available which have their own amazing benefits. We introduce our new well-being experience by using highly aromatic citrus family. Citrus fruits are rich in natural source of vitamin C, while the scent and taste uplift your mood and are good for skin.
This indulgent package surely will be the most favorite spa treatment. It starts with an ultimate relaxing “Soothing Maya Massage” followed by an exotic lime and ginger scrub to exfoliate, revitalize and refresh the body. Nothing is more soothing than a warm bath especially after a long journey. Feel the sensation of the luxury “Citrus Bath” ritual. A natural fruit bath is a great way to relax, stimulate circulation and relieve tension, while the calming Citrus will soothe and soften your skin to give a natural glow.
Conceptualized by award-winning architect, Budiman Hendropurnomo of Denton Corker Marshall, Maya Sanur Resort & Spa celebrates the timeless heritage and classic elements of Bali.The island’s traditional concept of living harmoniously with nature is honoured with an innovative design that elevates Balinese aesthetics to exciting new heights.
Structurally, Maya Sanur Resort & Spa is sheltered by a stunning rooftop garden with a collection of intimate spaces and inspiring lagoon views beneath. A dramatic porte-cochere at the front entrance creates a real sense of arrival and five modern drum towers overhead represent Bali’s oldest means of village communication. Innovative charcoal ceilings throughout the reception atrium are not only visually stimulating, but naturally absorb sound and cleanse the air.
Start each morning with a complimentary session of yoga or take pleasure in a leisurely stroll along Sanur’s popular beach boardwalk. Plunge into the refreshing waters of our158-metre lagoon pool where stylish daybeds beckon you to unwind. Two other swimming pools, including one that is designed especially for children, promise afternoons of well-deserved relaxation or dynamic family fun. Visit Spa at Maya for a replenishing facial, or ask our wellness professionals to curate a sensory journey just for you.
In the fading hours of daylight, position yourself on the deck at Tree Bar to sip a glass of chilled wine.
Reserve a table for dinner in a floating gazebo at Reef as you watch the graceful movements of a traditional Balinese dance. Alternatively, savour authentic Japanese cuisine at Kuu or allow us to arrange a romantic dinner under the stars in the private ambience of our rooftop garden.
MAYA SANUR
Jalan Danau Tamblingan
P. O. Box 3253 Sanur
Bali 80228 – Indonesia
T. +62 361 849 7800
F. +62 361 849 7808
E. info@mayasanur.com
🏳️🌈 TEL AVIV Pride, ISRAEL
Tel Aviv Pride is an annual demonstration parade for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rights. Currently the largest gay pride in Asia, it was attended by more than 250,000 people in 2019. TEL AVIV PRIDE – Part 1
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🏳️🌈 TEL AVIV pride parade at the beach, ISRAEL
The picture gallery from Tel Aviv Pride shows the parade along the beach. It was a very hot day and the sun was shining at its zenith.
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