For 2017, LUX* Resorts & Hotels invites you to try something new. A unique calendar of expert-led workshops has been curated to inspire curious minds, with creative artists and leading specialists sharing their secrets with LUX* guests throughout the year.

Pioneering the travel trend of experiential holidays, LUX* are taking the idea of learning new skills on holiday to new heights with their array of uplifting and enriching resort experiences.

Whether you'd like to explore Tibetan sound healing, learn how to make Chinese health tonics, or pick up a paintbrush accompanied by a glass of wine, LUX* make it easy to learn skills that last a lifetime, whilst unwinding in five-star Indian Ocean luxury.

Adding to their ongoing and impressive list of Reasons to go LUX*, the resorts are about changing guests' perceptions and creating lighter and brighter holidays. Dominik Ruhl, Chief Operating Officer of LUX* Resorts & Hotels comments, “2017 will see LUX* continue its commitment to creating unique guest experiences and taking hotel innovation and travel inspiration to new levels.”

Coming up at LUX*…

February and March 2017

Yoga & Art with Lucy Lawes from NamARTste - Start with a vinyasa flow yoga class, then have fun print-making with Styrofoam, acetate and bubble printing so you can take home art pieces and greeting cards.

26 – 28 February at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

3 – 5 March at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

6 – 8 March at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

9 – 11 March at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

13 – 15 March at LUX* Saint Gilles, Reunion Island

March and April 2017

Instagram Success with Lola Berry - This practical, hands-on workshop helps you take better Instagram photos and find out the secrets of engaging with a community keen to see what you have to show and tell.

28 – 30 March at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

2 – 4 April at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

5 – 7 April at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

8 – 10 April at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

12 – 14 April at LUX* Saint Gilles, Reunion Island

April 2017

The Art of Travel Writing with Juliet Kinsman - Write more imaginative, engaging travel stories and learn how to convey your experiences best with insightful tips to fill a travel journal.

20 – 22 April at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

23 – 25 April at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

28 – 30 April at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

April and June 2017

Watercolour and Wine with Sally Conwell - Learn about paint application, brushwork, colour mixing, rendering light and shade…with a nice glass of white or red.

28 – 30 April at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

8 – 10 June at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

11 – 13 June at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

15 – 17 June at LUX* Saint Gilles, Reunion Island

August 2017

Tibetan Sound Healing with Phoebe Joel - Experience the deep vibrations and soothing sounds of ancient Tibetan singing bowls during a sound meditation class and understand how to access your intuition.

26 – 28 August at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

1 – 3 September at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

4 – 6 September at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

August, September and October 2017 

DIY Kombucha & Health Tonics with Gillian Kozicki from Cultured Artisans - Explore the benefits of Chinese health drink Kombucha and learn how to make beet kvass, master tonic and rejuvelac.

10 – 12 October at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

15 – 17 October at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

18 – 20 October at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

November 2017

DIY Chinese Medicine Therapies with the Moxa Punk - This ancient system of health therapies is also a philosophy of maintaining one's own vitality. Tai chi, qigong, and diet are as much a part of Chinese medicine as acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

10 – 12 November at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

15 – 17 November at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

18 – 20 November at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

December 2017

Japanese Bookbinding with Michelle Lackenby from Paperazzi Design Studio - Learn binding techniques and make your very own books in beautiful handmade suminagashi marbled papers.

10 – 12 December at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

15 – 17 December at LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius

18 – 20 December at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius

21 – 23 December at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

And throughout the year at LUX* Le Morne

The Art of Mauritian Pirogue with Ti Regate - Experience the story of the Mauritian pirogue with specialist boating instructor, Ti, before enjoying a ride in these traditional narrow boats in the lagoon's turquoise blue water.