The Ocean Meets the “Sea of Bananas” at Hotel Hacienda de Abajo

Some people want their vacation to be original and memorable; others are looking for unique natural surroundings and the ability to watch the stars at night. Then there are those, who want a relaxing and luxurious experience with no disturbances and those, who want to come back home telling unbelievable stories about the place they have visited. The team of Luxury Lifestyle Awards can proudly announce that there is a place that combines it all — Hotel Hacienda de Abajo, this year’s winner in the category of The Best Luxury Hotel in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Located in the most important agricultural area of ​​the Canary Islands — the historic center of Tazacorte, on the island of San Miguel de La Palma, Hotel Hacienda de Abajo is a rather unusual place. The existing luxurious resort is the result of a careful restoration of an old 17th-century sugar farm. Hacienda de Abajo’s uniqueness has been officially recognized by the Canaries’ Government: the resort became the first “Emblematic Hotel” in the Canary Islands, and an essential part of the land’s historic heritage.

The first thing that meets the traveler’s eye is the unique location: a beautiful coast and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, magnificent gardens with lush vegetation, and unbelievable starry skies that persuade people to tell them their most intimate desires. In this magical place, it feels like the ocean connects with the sky and the “sea” of banana plants to form a haven of perfect harmony and tranquility.

The resort consists of four buildings, spread about an exotic garden of the former farm. The new buildings have been harmonized with the original design of the sugar farm, which was carefully restored in 2010-2012 by the architect María del Carmen. It is notable that the dominance of sugarcane was replaced, at the end of the 19th century, by that of banana plants. The guests of Hotel Hacienda de Abajo are surrounded by some of the world’s most incredible art objects: tapestries with French and Flemish pieces from the 16th-18th centuries; Chinese sculptures, furniture and porcelain from the Tang to the Qing dynasties; European furniture from the 17th-19th centuries; delicate religious carvings from the 16th-19th centuries, a valuable art gallery with works from the 15th-20th centuries, and more. This is yet another reason why the esteemed experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards believe Hacienda de Abajo is a unique and outstanding resort, worthy of special recognition.

The guests of Hotel Hacienda de Abajo will not only enjoy a calm and relaxing vacation, thanks to the resort’s “adults only” concept, but will also be amazed by all the luxury that surrounds them, both natural and created by man. From the lavish rooms to an atmospheric outdoor pool with trust-based snacks (guests log in their purchases themselves); from a completely mesmerizing Bath House (Spa) to an opportunity to celebrate a special event in “La Capilla”, an unconsecrated chapel, equipped with audiovisual resources, — the professional team of Hotel Hacienda de Abajo has about every trick up their sleeve.

A perfect vacation should definitely be complemented by perfect food. For this purpose, the exquisite El Sitio restaurant offers gourmet dining at the world-class level. The guests have a chance to learn about the cuisine of the Canary Islands from the best, while enjoying the incomparable views of the Atlantic Ocean. A vacation at Hotel Hacienda de Abajo is definitely an experience, in which nothing is missing.

About Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world.

The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA has evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, and Ferrari were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.

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Qetaifan Island North, a New Way of Luxury Experience and Qatari Hospitality

When one of the richest countries in the world launches a mind-blowing development of the biggest entertainment destination in the region, this project has every chance to become a globally recognized location. Qatar is going to impress the business and leisure tourists from all over the world with Qetaifan Island North, a magnificent waterfront hub that has already become the winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of The Best Luxury Real Estate in Doha, Qatar. This exclusive development will provide a new perspective on lifestyle and hospitality in a global context.

The driving force behind Qetaifan Island North is a real estate development company Qetaifan Projects, which was founded in 2017. The company`s objective is supporting Qatar’s economic vision by building cities of sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.  Qetaifan Projects is a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar.

The award-winning development is located on the northern part of Qetaifan Islands off Lusail City, a futuristic project aiming to create a modern and ambitious society. As an important part of this ambitious project, Qetaifan Island North represents a new way of life and the country`s future iconic destination featuring unique attractions and sumptuous facilities inspired by the region`s rich nature and culture.

The island spans approximately 1.3 million square meters, 129000 of which will be allocated to the state-of-the-art Waterpark. This is the main attraction of Qetaifan Island North; the theme of the oil and gas industry is complemented by the unique design of the Waterpark`s 21 rides. The most impressive of them is The Icon Tower with 80 meters in height making it the highest water slide in the world. The Tower is located on a small island opposite to Qetaifan Island North. It can be reached by the train that passes by the overwater bridge connecting two islands.

The distinctive sea views will look even more beautiful from the rooms of the luxury hotels surrounding the Waterpark. The lavish hotels meet all the criteria for winners of Luxury Lifestyle Awards. These hotels will provide their guests with true comfort and unique experiences including exciting shopping, spas, gyms, opulent restaurants, cafes and ballrooms. In total, the hotels will offer 350 rooms with capacity of 1500 guests.

The luxury hotels` guests will have an easy access to the retail plaza with food and beverage, entertainment, edutainment and other retail services. There is also the Souq, a unique market inspired by traditions of QAtari culture, overlooking the Linear Park. This park is the island`s main artery, where all zones are connected together. The visitors of Qetaifan Island North seeking for the family-friendly activities can enjoy their time by the artificial Salt Canal linked to the sea. There are lots of community facilities over the canal side, among them shopping outlets, snack stalls, prayer rooms, seating, meeting rooms, game rooms and a kid’s club.

The residents of Qetaifan Island North will experience the luxury lifestyle in its entirety. The area of residential community covers 15750 square meters with 107 sumptuous beach villas with spectacular views of the waterfront. The island`s residents are offered a school, a comprehensive medical center and a mosque.

The family-friendly Beach Club is planned to be the first completed facility of Qetaifan Island North. It is the perfect place for exquisite leisure for the whole family. The grown-ups can have a great time on the beach, in the infinity pool; restaurant, spa and gym are also at their service while the kids enjoy their own special area.

Qetaifan Island North is designed to be a central entertainment destination for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards are confident that it will be a perfect place to experience an unforgettable leisure and see the best of Qatari culture and hospitality.

About Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world.

The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA has evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, and Ferrari were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.

For more information, please visit: https://luxurylifestyleawards.com/

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