Luxury Escapes

The Endless Appeal of Luxury Escapes

 

Make no mistake: life is speeding up, and shows no signs of slowing down. Never before has the world been busier, our cities more restrictive, our thoughts more distracted. Every day, the vast majority of us are bombarded with the stresses of our normal existence. We get up, neck our coffees (lest we remain blurry-eyed throughout the day), drag ourselves to work, struggle with the madness of our commutes, and spend our hours trapped in offices. Returning home, there’s little time for true relaxation… and then, the whole cycle begins once more.

Even those of us fortunate enough to be relatively well-off can find ourselves complaining of stress and a lack of real bliss in our lives. No wonder the appeal of luxury escapes is more potent, more tempting, and more vital than ever. After all, who living in this busy world doesn’t deserve the relaxation only true luxury escapes can provide?

Sometimes, considering how hectic life back home can be, you need a holiday to offer far more than just a new landscape outside your window and a break from the grey skies above you. Nothing quite clears the mind and refreshes the senses like unplugging from the world around you, and luxuriating in something truly special… and that, in essence, is what luxury escapes are all about.

We all unwind in different ways, and we all crave different things when we’re looking for the ultimate in escapism. Whether your idea of luxury escapes involves spending hour after hour soaking yourself in sunshine on a white sandy beach, indulging your inner gourmet with a series of menus fit for a king, or having your stresses soothed away with the expert touch of a masseur, there’s no doubt that you’ll find your piece of paradise on a luxury escape.

The simple fact of the matter is that these sorts of luxury escapes are so much more than holidays in the traditional sense. They’re a chance to explore and discover the dizzying heights of another world; a world in which the customer is treated like royalty, where no request is too extravagant, and where all your worries can be left at the door when you kick off your shoes, to pad barefoot across marble floors and sands. They are an opportunity to live out your daydreams, and make real all those thoughts you’d dared to imagine, while staring out of an office window and willing the sun to shine again.

 

What are Luxury Escapes?

 

The sphere of luxury escapes and luxury in general is far from a static one. Indeed, it’s one of the aspects of the tourism industry which has fascinated and confounded experts for some time, due to the fact that is seems to unstoppably grow, develop, evolve and hit ever-headier new heights… no matter whether the economy which surrounds it is booming or crashing.

Every single year for the past decade at least, the luxury travel sector has consistently outdone itself in terms of grandiosity, scale of imagination, and in the services and range of experience its guests have been offered. As a result, it’s a fascinating world to dive into, and you can be assured that should you wish to try luxury escapes at a Lavish Hotel and Resort for yourself, you’re sure to find something different – though that ‘something’ will never be less than exhilaratingly wonderful – each and every time.

The reasons for this constant growth and change comes down to the very nature of luxury in itself. When we ask the question ‘what are luxury escapes?’, the chances are, each and every one of us has a clear picture in our minds of what this entails. Pleasure, relaxation, bliss – each of these things are subjective, and are based on what we consider to be the perfect ways to unwind. However, despite our individual differences on what exactly the perfect luxury escapes would entail for you or I, one thing remains consistent: the nature of luxury, and its need to exceed the ordinary, provide a glimpse of the ideal, and allow people to step into a world which is often as far away from real life as it is perhaps possible to get.

Luxury is – it seems – the notion that there is no such thing as too much comfort, no such thing as too great or too memorable if a guest’s experience. Indeed, the proof is very much in the pudding; today’s 5 star hotels feature amenities and services that even ten years ago would have been deemed as bordering on the absurdly decadent… and any star rating which goes above and beyond this features hotels which are taking luxury escapes to heights not previously dreamed of.

To say that it is an exciting scene to delve into would be something of an understatement. If you’ve ever daydreamed of leaving the humdrum world behind you, and revelling in exotic landscapes, unforgettable adventures, and the kind of relaxation you perhaps never imagined possible, then luxury escapes are a door which you can – and decidedly should – step through.

 

What to Expect From Luxury Escapes

 

Lavish hotels and resorts has been created with the loftiest demands of their customers in mind. No stone is left unturned, no wish left ungranted. They’re more often than not remarkable feats in imagineering, which combine a whole series of different disciplines to provide that unique sense of bliss; one capable of setting these resorts and hotels apart from their competitors and providing their guests with the luxury escapes they’ve been dreaming of. Unique experience that are not only five star but go beyond.

Stunning and often ground-breaking architecture, individual villas perched on top of sparkling turquoise seas, some of the finest views and sunsets seen anywhere on earth… such things are standard at the hotels and resorts found on luxury escapes around the world. Behind their impressive edifices, it’s common to find multiple restaurants boasting the talents of award-winning chefs using the finest natural produce and working wonders with flavour and aroma. Luxury escapes are often defined by their eating options and travelling to exotic locations across the globe provides plenty of opportunity for introducing your palates to new dishes, regional specialities, and foods cooked with love and expertise.

The pleasure need not start and end with your taste buds, either. Need those knots of tension in your back easing out, or want to partake in a tailored yoga class to rediscover your inner balance? Luxury escapes today have put enormous emphasis on the wellness industry than ever before, with aromatherapy, ayurvedic treatments, gong showers and guided meditation sitting side by side on the lists of more traditional therapies.

The sheer range of hotels and resorts offering the perfect luxury escapes is impressive indeed. Let’s take a peek at some of the most impressive examples currently bringing bliss to guests from around the world at a Lavish Hotel and Resort.

 

Hotels and Resorts Offering Luxury Escapes

 

• Amangiri Utah

This luxury escapes hotel demonstrates beautifully some of the concepts we’ve been discussing; it flawlessly combines natural beauty, a unique location, and the kind of service which is more than worthy of its five stars.

 

Nestled in the heart of one of the world’s most undeniably spectacular landscapes – typified by wind-blasted rock formations, the dazzling colour palette of the deserts, and the breathless majesty of sites like the Grand Canyon – this hotel aims to provide its guests with a whole series of unforgettable experiences. Riding horses through the desert, encountering the ancient culture of the Navajo, and benefiting from wellness treatments which utilise the mineral-rich land the hotel sits on are all available, and all highly recommended.

With a wide range of strikingly designed rooms & villas, guests at the Amangiri Utah are ensured the very utmost in comfort. However, the true draws of this hotel are the vast wellness centre – which opens up onto the incredible landscape which surrounds it – and dining options which include an al fresco private dinner served on hot stones, with the endless views as your dining companion. Luxury escapes rarely get more epic or adventurous than this!

 

• Laucala Island

Close your eyes, and picture paradise. If you’re conjuring up images of gentle turquoise waters teeming with colourful fish, coconut groves, sugary sands and dense jungle… then Laucala Island is about a perfect a match as you’re likely to discover.

 

This private island resort in Fiji offers the kind of luxury escapes most of us spend our lives daydreaming about. Situated next to a vibrant coral reef – perfect for fans of snorkelling and scuba diving – it’s 12 square kilometres of unbridled bliss, an island made for pleasure and the ultimate in escapism. The resort boasts 25 beautifully-designed villas – some on the coast, some offering hilltop views of unparalleled splendour – as well as restaurants which offer the finest fresh local cuisine, and a wide range of wellness options. Organic, sustainable and eco-friendly are all key terms on Laucala Island; the aim is for visitors to revel in the natural balance of this unique place, and enjoy the perfection that nature provides.

Luxury escapes to Laucala island aren’t just about lazing in the sunshine. The resort takes great pride in offering a wide range of water sport activities (including traditional Fijian dragon boat racing!) and has a pristine golf course for those seeking some time on the fairway.

 

• Six Senses Zil Pasyon

If you’re seeking luxury escapes which fit the picture-perfect retreat of your dreams, there aren’t many places on earth which can match the bliss and beauty of The Seychelles. The Six Senses Zil Pasyon is a luxury escapes specialist of a Seychelles resort, boasting a dramatic landscape, crystal-clear waters of unrivalled beauty, and levels of service which are peerless in the region.

 

Visitors to Six Senses Zil Pasyon have the chance to immerse themselves in a true ecological jewel of a location. This is a resort based upon the idea that escapism means endless opportunity to reconnect with nature and get back in touch with your own natural balance. Swimming with turtles, gazing at the beauty of the Indian Ocean, enjoying the unique fusion cuisine of the region, and exploring the landscape which surrounds it are all options open to guests at this incredible location. What’s more, for those seeking enlightenment as part of their luxury escapes, this resort features meditation and yoga sessions, and dedicated places designed for guests to get in touch with their inner selves. There’s possibly never been a more bliss-inducing resort than this.

 

• The Rosewood, London

For many, luxury escapes aren’t about jetting off to some far-flung corner of the world. Indeed, for many, true luxury comes from the antique splendour and decadence of the world’s great cities. And what city in this world offers decadence and vintage delights quite as well as London does?

That’s the concept behind The Rosewood – a truly impressive Edwardian hotel in the very heart of the UK capital. Sheer sophistication, the utmost in elegance, and a sense of timeless urbane style are the cornerstones on which this hotel has been built.

Guests at The Rosewood can enjoy the beauty of the hotel’s utterly beautiful suites and rooms, and dive into a culinary experience like no other thanks to the wide range of award-winning restaurants and bars within the hotel. If you’re looking for a new look while staying in London, The Rosewood even features one of the capital’s most exciting hair salons and spas – truly no stone is left unturned while on a luxury escape in this most vibrant of cities.

 

Luxury Escapes Demand Luxury Flights

Luxury escapes need not start and end with the lavish hotels and resorts you stay in. Indeed, the journey which takes you to and from your luxury escapes should be equally decadent and delightful – and the luxury airlines of the world have upped their game to match the beautiful and wonder of the destinations they fly you to.

Airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways have developed a flawless reputation when it comes to kicking off luxury escapes in inimitable style. The incredible dining options, in-air spa services, private bedrooms featuring the latest entertainment options, and wide arrays of tailored services offered by these airlines make the journey one of the most memorable parts of any luxury escapes. When you see developments like the spa showers on board Emirates Airways’ new business class flights – complete with branded toiletries – it’s clear that the impressive innovations of these planes are constantly reaching new heights, too.

 

As we have seen, luxury escapes are the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life, and the ideal way to create memories, indulge your castaway fantasies, and experience an aspect of life which is far removed from the ordinary.

Constantly innovating, constantly evolving, and constantly seeking new ways to delight and astonish, it’s a sector of the travel industry unlike any other. Your luxury escapes are awaiting you… so get packing, and see the world in a new, exciting, and above all luxurious light.

Book your next escape at a Lavish Hotel and Resort.