Summer 2018

42 1802LU18 Azia Resort and Spa is a celebration in colour; a marriage of stately grandiosity, and contemporary clean lines, with an ethereal Mediterranean flourish. The very definition of a five-star luxury resort, we named Azia Resort as Best Luxury Beachfront Hotel & Spa in LUXlife’s 2018 Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards. On the back of this highly coveted accolade, we wanted to see exactly why Azia is the perfect place to experience the very best that life has to offer. Nestled against a backdrop of rolling hills, and alabaster beaches, Azia Resort is the very image of perfection. Situated in Chlorakas, a village just north of Paphos, it is at the beating heart of Cypriot culture, and the epitome of the romantic ideology that one imagines at Aphrodite’s birthplace. It is considered both a UNESCO site of Cultural Heritage and a site of outstanding natural beauty, gifting picturesque views from every angle. With an established history catering to only the most discerning of visitors, Azia Resort is sure to make an impression as the true facsimile of heaven on earth. The warm colours, vaulted ceilings and casual ornamentation of the lobby gifts an impressive first impression; one of effortless style, and elegant, warm hospitality. This elegance permeates every room in the resort, every corner, and every nook, bringing an intense sense of familiarity – a sense of home. The rooms offer a twist on modern interior design – with a sleek, almost minimalistic motif throughout, punctuated by unmistakable island- inspired statement pieces. Neutral colour palettes prevail throughout with crisp whites, creams and caramels on every surface. The simplistic style works to its credit, offering an invitation to the outside world in its open, clutter-free design – a distinctly Mediterranean touch. A hint of Morocco can be seen in the Cava Cocktail Bar, with its pulsing reds and golds, dark mahogany and brass metalwork. The perfect accompaniment to the hotel is the award-winning Asphodel Spa, named for the flower that grows native to Cyprus. With its elysian décor of cerulean, pearl, and moonlight shades, soft lighting, and delicate soundscape, the spa has earned its position as one of the world’s best. Offering a number of services guaranteed to relax and fascinate in equal measure – from facials, aromatherapy and reflexology sessions to traditional massages, Hammam and phototherapy wellness rooms, guests are sure to find something to their taste. Azia has no fewer than 9 onsite restaurants and 4 bars placed throughout the resort; from the chic Yialos Pool Bar to the OKU Restaurant, which offers Japanese Teppanyaki. When it comes to cuisine, the onsite plantation (‘Morocampos’) acts as an ace up the sleeve, giving Azia an edge on similar hotels in the region. Here is where the hotel sources most of its produce, guaranteeing that the glass of orange juice on your table is as fresh as it can possibly be. The open- air Amphitheatre is a particular highlight, offering no small amount of deserved gravitas and pomp to an evening meal. All in all, there can be no doubt that Azia Resorts and Spa is worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with the world’s premier establishments. It was for this reason that it was selected in our Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards as the best beachfront hotel. Azia Resort and Spa, Akamas Ave, P.O Box 62108, Paphos, Cyrus, 8061 www.aziaresort.com +357 26 845 100 The LastWord in Luxury Retreat