{"id":250311,"date":"2020-10-09T17:29:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T16:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=250311"},"modified":"2020-10-09T18:26:01","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T17:26:01","slug":"soneva-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/soneva-25-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Soneva celebrates 25 years of intelligent luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-me\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature luxury travel\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/contests\/\">contests<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/tips\/\">tips<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-series\/\">series<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-news\/\">news<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today (October 9, 2020): Soneva celebrates 25 years of intelligent luxury<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This month,\u202fmy favorite hotel brand in the world &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva<\/a> &#8211; is celebrating its 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fanniversary. Founded in 1995, today the brand is synonymous with \u2018intelligent luxury\u2019, renowned for crafting rare and authentic experiences for guests while pioneering sustainability across every level of its operations.\u202fFrom\u202fOctober\u202f2020\u202fthrough to 2021,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> resorts will be hosting a calendar of events and celebrations to recognize many of the ground-breaking achievements and industry firsts the brand has made during its 25-year journey.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva is the brainchild of husband and wife team,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shivdasani<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand Eva Malmstr\u00f6m\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shivdasani<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. After falling in love with the Maldives while on holiday, the couple\u202fdiscovered\u202fKunfunadhoo, an unspoilt and uninhabited island in the enchantingly beautiful Baa Atoll, opening\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/07\/24\/review-soneva-fushi-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Fushi<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fin 1995, the Maldives\u2019 first-ever luxury hideaway. With its unique \u2018no news, no shoes\u2019 philosophy, the resort set a new standard in barefoot luxury which not only transformed the Maldivian tourism industry but also continues to inform\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0role as a leader, trend-setter and innovator in the world of hospitality.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA FUSHI MALDIVES: phenomenal resort (review)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FT0odx2LoyQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the last quarter of a century, the Soneva portfolio has expanded to become a collection of\u202fluxurious\u202fresorts, with each unique destination boasting breath-taking locations,\u202ftastefully appointed\u202fvillas, one-of-a-kind experiences and a personalized, intuitive service, tailored to guests\u2019 every need.\u202fSoneva\u202fFushi was\u202ffollowed by the launch of\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-kiri\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Kiri<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fon Thailand\u2019s\u202ffourth largest\u202fisland,\u202fKoh\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202fin 2009.\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-in-aqua\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva in Aqua<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an ultra-luxury yacht concept,\u202fset sail in the Maldives\u202ffor the first time\u202fin 2015, combining <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0inimitable resort experience with the freedom of a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">private charter. Most recently,\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Jani<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, located in the Maldives\u2019 idyllic\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Noonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAtoll and surrounded by a sparkling private lagoon, opened its doors to guests in 2016. The three Soneva resorts continue to garner a raft of prestigious international awards \u2013 in\u202f2020 Soneva Jani was included in the Gold List of Conde Nast\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traveler\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fBest Hotels and Resorts in the world. In\u202f2019\u202fSoneva Fushi was included on the same list, while\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bilanz\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2018best hotel in the world\u2019 award\u202fwent to\u202fSoneva Jani, and Soneva Kiri\u202fwas\u202fnamed the \u2018number one resort in Asia\/Thailand\u2019 in Cond\u00e9\u202fNast\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traveler\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fReaders\u2019 Choice Awards.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEva and I\u202fare incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone silver anniversary,\u201d says Soneva Founder and CEO,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shivdasani<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. \u201cOver the last 25 years, we have created a new benchmark for luxury\u202fand\u202fexperiential travel. As a business, we understand the importance of crafting enriching, exceptional experiences for our guests and will continue to evolve with their needs in order to surpass their expectations while remaining true to our sustainable ethos\u202fand intelligent luxury.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever since the very first guests arrived at Soneva Fushi,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0journey has been one of ground-breaking firsts and industry\u202fleading innovation.\u202fThe concept of\u202fSLOWLIFE\u202fis at the heart of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> philosophy, where incredible experiences create unforgettable memories while having the minimum impact on the natural world and its fragile ecosystems.\u202fFrom cultivating organic gardens to provide herbs, fruit and vegetables within each Soneva property\u202for\u202fbuilding the\u202ffirst ever in-resort observatories\u202fwith\u202fresident astronomers taking guests on fascinating journeys\u202facross the night skies,\u202fto screening a classic movie under the stars at the\u202foutdoor\u202fCinema Paradiso, \u202fthe SLOWLIFE\u202fethos enables\u202fguests to rediscover and be inspired by\u202flife\u2019s many opportunities and experiences.\u202fAs a pioneer for \u2018barefoot luxury\u2019, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0visitors are encouraged to take a well-earned break from the outside world \u2013 disconnecting from technology and handing over their shoes to feel the sand between their toes and reconnect with the earth.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs modern life picks up pace,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0SLOWLIFE ethos offers our visitors a less hurried, more mindful and more appreciative look at the world,\u201d says\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f\u201cEva and I\u202fbelieve that something changes a little within our guests when they stay at a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva property \u2013 today, more than ever, we hope they share this experience and spread the word that it is possible to live in harmony with the world around us.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA JANI, most exclusive hotel in the Maldives: full tour &amp; review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9Z6okLJDv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0unique and unswerving focus on its clientele remains much copied but never equalled. The interior of every Soneva villa, whether Soneva Jani\u2019s incredible overwater villas or Soneva\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fushi\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fcastaway-inspired\u202fchic\u202fisland retreats,\u202for Soneva Kiri\u2019s pool villas\u202fis overseen by Eva herself, with an impeccable creative vision that embodies\u202fchic\u202flaid-back luxury and celebrates\u202feach villa\u2019s\u202fincredible natural setting.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0famed\u202foutdoor\u202fbathrooms are a signature touch in every villa, allowing guests to shower and bathe under the sun or stars in the total privacy of their own secluded sanctuary.\u202fWith every detail considered \u2013 from in-villa wine\u202fvaults\u202fand\u202fexhilarating water slides to retractable roofs to view the night sky \u2013 each villa also comes with its very own Mr.\u202for Ms.\u202fFriday\u202fbutler, to ensure that\u202fevery\u202fguest\u2019s luxury castaway adventure is utterly perfect from the moment they arrive, until the time they depart.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fongoing\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/soneva.com\/sonevastars\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva Stars<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fprogram offers a kaleidoscope of one-of-a-kind experiences to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> guests.\u202fThe fascinating program includes a host of visiting Michelin-starred chefs, world-renowned astronomers, celebrated sports personalities, authors, therapists and practitioners and so much more.\u202fOther\u202funique\u202ffeatures at Soneva that\u202fare\u202fgeared towards pure enjoyment include the iconic ice cream\u202fparlors,\u202fchocolate\u202frooms and deli rooms, open every day and complimentary to all guests, as well as The Den \u2013 a haven of fun and adventure for\u202fchildren\u202fof all ages.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability has always played a vital role in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0offerings\u202fand 2020-21\u202fmilestone year is an opportunity to reflect on the brand\u2019s\u202flong-standing\u202fgreen, community-conscious vision\u202f\u2013 from the use of ethically-sourced and eco-friendly materials during construction, to the introduction of\u202fa carbon calculator and an\u202fenvironmental levy in 2008 to ensure that all Soneva properties remain 100 percent carbon neutral.\u202fThe brand made history in 2015 by undertaking the hospitality industry\u2019s first-ever Total Impact Assessment, which included environmental profit and loss, human capital and social capital.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every few years, the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slowlifesymposium.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SLOW\u202fLIFE Symposium<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202funites environmentalists from across the world to tackle the planet\u2019s most pressing ecological issues, while the Soneva Water campaign is a social enterprise that not only aims to eliminate plastics at\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> own resorts through filtered, mineralized water served in recycled glass, but also distributes water to households, schools and businesses within the local communities.\u202fEco Centro, the Maldives\u2019 first ever integrated waste management centre, opened at Soneva Fushi in 2007 \u2013 today 90 percent of waste from the resort is recycled, from composting for the organic gardens, to\u202fmaking building blocks for construction and recycling plastics at the maker space. Waste glass is upcycled at\u202fthe\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-fushi\/experiences\/soneva-glass\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva Glass Studio<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202fa first-of-its-kind\u202fart and\u202fhot\u202fglass studio that creates beautiful pieces for the resort\u2019s restaurants and gift shop, as well as hosting classes with visiting master artisans.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva has long supported a series of social and community causes through the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soneva.com\/sonevafoundation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202fThis has\u202fspanned a wide-range of global\u202finitiatives, including:\u202fthe Myanmar Stoves Campaign\u202fand Darfur Stoves Campaign, a Gold Standard Foundation-certified project which distributed fuel efficient stoves to over\u202f230,000 families\u202fin these countries;\u202fthe Soneva Forest Restoration Project, planting more than half a million trees in Chiang Mai, Thailand; and a Wind Turbine project in Tamil Nadu, India,\u202fproducing 80,000 MWh of clean energy\u202fwhich mitigated\u202f70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA KIRI: best luxury hotel in the world - full tour (Thailand)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PiW-WYaTCiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most recently, Soneva launched its\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/soneva.com\/sustainability-at-soneva\/soneva-namoona\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Namoona<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fprogramme in the Maldives.\u202fAt the heart of\u202fwhich\u202fis\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduce<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a radical reduction in the volume of plastic arriving on the islands. Soneva assisted in the establishment of a water bottling plant on the island of\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maalhos<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto desalinate and mineralize sea water, which is distributed in reusable glass bottles, eliminating the need for water bottled in plastic.\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recycling<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand responsible disposal of waste forms the second strand of the program.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maalhos<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis the first island to open a Soneva-sponsored Eco Centro with machinery that will include a woodchipper and a glass crusher. The third component is to\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspire<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fa love of the ocean and the environment. The belief is that through\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">water sports, education and festivities that children will lose their fear of the ocean and learn to love it, and thus protect it.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the request of their returning guests,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand Eva launched\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonevavillaownership.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva Villa Ownership<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fin 2011 \u2013 offering buyers the unique opportunity to purchase a Private Residence within\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0resorts. A fully bespoke, \u2018home away from home\u2019 that is\u202fdesigned to meet each owner\u2019s requirements, the scheme made history as the first and only developer in the Maldives to offer villa ownership\u202fon a renewable leasehold basis\u202fto foreign investors.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only last month,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> brand new Water Retreats opened at Soneva Fushi and measuring\u202f584 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sqm.\/<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6,286\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sqft<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202fare\u202fthe largest in the world.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Speaking during the launch of the new Water Retreats,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sonu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fadded: \u201cWe are very proud to announce this exciting new phase for Soneva Fushi. When we first launched Soneva Fushi in 1995, we redefined tourism in the Maldives with our unique vision that pioneered the concept of sustainable luxury. After 25 years at the forefront of the global luxury tourism sector and as a bucket-list destination in the Maldives, we are always striving to evolve with our guests\u2019 ever-changing needs. While we will always remain true to the much-loved spirit and laid-back ethos of Soneva Fushi, the new Water Retreat villas will elevate our offering. Having overwater villas gives our guests the luxury of choice, to stay amongst the deep greens of the jungle with the beach just steps\u202faway, or\u202fwake up to panoramic views of the ocean. In late 2020 we also plan to expand Soneva Jani with additional villas, a new restaurant and a wellness centre. The future is looking very exciting,\u201d he concluded.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To view\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0full 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fanniversary campaign including a curated collection of videos by Bruno\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aveillan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soneva\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0gallery of old photos since 1995, please visit:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/soneva.com\/25-years-of-soneva\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/soneva.com\/25-years-of-soneva<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Most exclusive yacht in the Maldives: Soneva In Aqua (PHENOMENAL)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1e_r7Yi3HA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Friday\u00a0newsletters\u00a0always feature luxury travel\u00a0contests,\u00a0tips,\u00a0series, or\u00a0news <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/soneva-25-years\/\" title=\"Soneva celebrates 25 years of intelligent luxury\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":250317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[22428],"tags":[77623,7077209,7506361,428436356,387854108,16071941,10760,596069338],"class_list":{"0":"post-250311","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-news","8":"tag-maldives","9":"tag-soneva","10":"tag-soneva-fushi","11":"tag-soneva-in-aqua","12":"tag-soneva-jani","13":"tag-soneva-kiri","14":"tag-thailand","15":"tag-travel-news"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Soneva celebrates 25 years of intelligent luxury - 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