Resorts & Retreats Awards 2021

www.lux-review.com Page 33 Page 32 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards As an icon of British style, its Eau de Parfum, Toilette, bath, body, hair, and home collections have been produced in England since its birth in 1971. By being committed to the continued production of products in England, Molton Brown is staying true to its heritage. Its pioneering co-founders, Caroline Burstein and Michael Collis opened the original salon in Mayfair, London in ‘71. They hand-mixed botanical hair care products in the basement of their salon for their many customers, including exclusive celebrities of the time who were tended to by the best stylists in the country – even those working with Vogue. Its quality has also awarded it with a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Today, Molton Brown continues the work of the co-founders by consistently striving to adapt to the market and to the environmental needs of the planet. This is being done by its creation of re-usable and completely recyclable packaging of its products. It grew from a small-scale business in central London into an international fragrance brand, and has featured in many stores, websites, travel retail, homes, and fine hotels. With over thirty years of experience in working with the some of the world’s best luxury hotels, Molton Brown has crafted long-lasting relationships and an outstanding global presence. As it sources top quality ingredients and innovative design, Molton Brown is providing the world with a more caring and environmentally friendly service. By doing so, it has become a distinguished brand that is well-known across the world and has formed a respected name for itself. Its passion for quality is what sets it apart from the rest, as it approaches each potential problem with a bespoke solution. Crystal River Lullaby is based in Crystal River, Western Florida. Founded by Daniel and Teresa Nahuys, two Argentinian entrepreneurs who moved from Argentina to the US looking for new experiences and other cultures that would help them to grow both personally and in business, Lullaby offers exceptional local amenities, services and views, all for a very reasonable price. Situated in a conservation area, Lullaby is surrounded by a forest and St Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve. It is based on a 3.5-acre private island that is an oasis of dense forest that is bursting with natural vegetation and wildlife, and even the opportunity for dolphin sightings. The dock that leads to the water features tie-downs, lighting, and a boat ramp for those who want to bring their boats. There’s a wood deck with a fire pit for those late-night flames under the stars. Operating through the pandemic could have been difficult for any bed and breakfast but by using a digital guest book called Touch Stay, Lullaby offers a safe environment for guests to find information and enjoy their stay free of risk. It is creating an easily accessible environment for travellers from everywhere. Touch Stay allows guests to find answers to all of their questions, from where to find driving or walking directions, policies, and grocery stores, to finding restaurants, tourist attractions, and much more. Serving breakfast every morning, the team at Lullaby welcomes each day with a hearty meal next to a glorious view of the Aquatic Preserve. Not only does it serve breakfast, but it provides coffee, tea, bottled water, cookies, lemonade, and iced tea, all complimentary during your stay. Jun21671 Jun21670 Molton Brown Best Sustainable Luxury Hotel Amenities Brand 2021 Crystal River Lullaby B&B Most Innovative Bed & Breakfast 2021 - Florida It ensures an indulgent experience for all of its customers, and by providing guests with Molton Brown products, hotels are conveying a message to their visitors. A message that they care about their relaxation, health, and the well-being of the environment. The brand’s facility in Elsenham is powered by 100% renewable energy, and it controls all its own sourcing, carbon emissions and waste so it can carry out more ambitious actions that are kinder to the environment. It has participated in the EU’s Green Dot Programme since 2016, by complying with legislation for the recycling of packaging. And since 2019, all of its packaging has become 100% FSC certified. All of its hotel accessories collections now feature fully recyclable outer packaging too. To further its sustainability goals, earlier this year Molton Brown introduced the new Molton Signature Dispenser. Featuring a stylish design, this dispenser is crafted to suit every bathroom aesthetic and installing one prevents more than 18,250 bottles and 137kg of plastic being sent to landfill every year.* According to a Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com, 87% of people want to travel more sustainably (2018). This demonstrates the importance sustainability now has as a key decision driver for customers in the travel and hospitality industry. As everything that it creates will be 100% vegan by 2022, as well as being certified 100% cruelty free since 2012, recyclable and reusable, customers can count on Molton Brown to provide some of the best products that are best for the world around it. *Based on Molton Brown data of 30ml bottles used annually in a typical 100-room luxury hotel. Company: Molton Brown Web Address: www.moltonbrown.co.uk Within the inn itself, guests can keep entertained with the soccer table, bicycles, kayaks, books, board games, TV, and occasional on-site music. Meanwhile, Crystal River City is just 15 minutes away from Lullaby, offering a plethora of restaurants, stores, and sights to enjoy. Welcoming travellers from all around the world, Crystal River City is a breath-taking coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico. It is the self-proclaimed “Home of the Manatee”, and it is 6.8 square- miles with a population of around 3200. It has the largest gathering of manatees in North America due to its many warm springs. The Crystal River State Park is located nearby, and the Crystal River Archaeological State Park is located nearby in the city’s northwest side. This is a six-mile-long winding waterway that is fed by around 30 glittering springs that connect Kings Bay with the Gulf of Mexico. All of this water provides every aquatic activity possible, from boating to kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing and more. It is only a short while from Lullaby and offers endless experiences that will create everlasting memories for families, couples, singles, and children. Teresa and Daniel speak Spanish, French, and English, making things easier for lots more guests to communicate in a new area that they are visiting. The couple own not only Lullaby, but also a complex of cabins in Trevelin, Patagonia Argentina. By studying Business Administration, they have set themselves up for huge success in the world of running a business and have created incredible spaces for people looking for a gorgeous getaway. When choosing a name for their bed and breakfast, Lullaby came to mind because of their love of traditional Tango music. They take great pride in offering their guests a paradisical escape for any occasion and look forward to welcoming you to the enchanting city of Crystal River soon. Company: Crystal River Lullaby B&B Web Address: www.lullabybb.com Molton Brown’s story began with its creation in a hair salon on South Molton Street in London in 1971. In the 50 years since then, it has become a leader in positive luxury and has won multiple awards for its unique and high- quality products. It has won this particular award by adapting itself to the need for more sustainable products on the market, and it is proud to introduce these products to hotels all around the globe. Crystal River Lullaby is a bed and breakfast that is putting its own twist on the market, with its original and unique offer of incredible experiences for its many guests. On the coast, in sunny Florida, this inn is surrounded by luscious greenery and glistening water that could take anyone’s breath away.