Hotel & Spa Awards 2018

www.lux-review.com Page 37 LUX 2018 Hotel & Spa Awards than Lu š tica Bay for guests to have the legendary Chedi experience!” The hotel is designed by the acclaimed TVS Design studio from Atlanta Georgia in the USA, who have adopted a modern interpretation of the vernacular architecture, with a contemporary, fresh and airy design by GG & Grace, taking advantage of the views and beautiful scenery by using materials that accent the pristine coastal location. A mix of bold splashes of colour with a more neutral primary palette will give the hotel its own unique character and offer guests moment of relaxation and inspiration. All the rooms are comfortably furnished in a minimalist style, with simple, modern decor and sensitive lighting which emphasises their luxury. The hotel has two restaurants which overlook the emerald bay water and use the freshest local ingredients to whip up mouth-watering meals. A delectable buffet breakfast, as well as pan-Mediterranean lunch and dinner is served at ‘The Restaurant.’ Meanwhile the marina restaurant, ‘The Spot’ will offer an enviable al fresco setting on the promenade, and will serve a fine selection of Asian inspired snacks and light meals. There will also be a lobby bar with cocktails, as well as afternoon tea, and the pool and beach bars will also serve refreshing beverages. For those in need of a reinvigorating stay, and balancing the body, mind and soul, surrender to the serenity of The Chedi Spa with ancient healing traditions of the East. The treatments include stimulating body polishes, nurturing envelopments, and romantic bathing ceremonies, all designed to pamper and restore vitality. The fitness conscious can look forward to a state of the art gymnasium. The project was developed by a renowned town builder, Orascom Development Holding A.G., one of the largest corporate groups in the MENA region. The development offers waterfront residences, hotels, berths, and a star leisure attraction will be Montenegro’s first 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Gary Player, which will open in phases and is due for completion in 2021. The initial phases will include more than 1,500 properties including apartments, villas, and townhouses. The development will boast two top flight marinas offering 225 berthing options of up to five years. The main marina is also due to be operational by this summer and in its first phase will offer accommodation for 50 power and sail boats up to 35 metres in length, which will extend to 176 when fully complete, and a sizeable secondary mooring area for smaller vessels is also planned. Lu š tica Bay will feature year-round amenities including shopping, dining, educational and medical facilities. Some residents have already been living at Lu Š tica Bay for three years, with 160 apartments in Marina Village now complete, and with about 250 properties Superior Room - Bathroom. Lu š tica Bay Superior Room - Bedroom. Lu š tica Bay already sold, and the townhouses and villas also due for completion this summer. In Q4 2018, construction will also begin on Centrale, a commercial and administrative hub, and a focal point for Lu š tica Bay’s community life with the first phase completing by summer 2019. Darren Gibson, Chief Executive Office at Lu š tica Bay commented: “Montenegro is steadily becoming a go-to destination for those seeking an ultimate luxury Riviera lifestyle. It is with great pride that we are bringing the iconic Chedi brand to Lu š tica Bay. Along with the launch of the first marina this summer, this is a significant milestone in the development of our project. The Chedi is a perfect fit for Lu š tica Bay, given the synergies in the brand ethos of both companies. This agreement reaffirms our commitment to the highest quality development and firmly establishes Lu š tica Bay at the forefront of luxury residential and tourist destinations in the region.” As Lord Bryon famously said: “At the birth of our planet, the most beautiful encounter between land and sea happened on the coast of Montenego” and The Chedi Lu š tica Bay and its location succinctly articulates this beauty, culture, and history of Montenegro.