ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of private resorts, are pioneers of a new form of luxury travel has re-launched with a new brand identity and enhanced guest privileges. ÀNI Private Resorts are designed exclusively for a single group at a time, thus offering a level of privacy and personalized service unseen elsewhere in the market. Located in some of the best locations of the most beautiful and far-flung countries on earth: Thailand, Sri Lanka, Anguilla and Dominican Republic, the generous hosts are dedicated to creating unscripted experiences and memories that last a lifetime, anticipating guests’ needs even before they do. Stays are all-inclusive, meaning that every dining experience, spa treatment, activity and tailored excursion can be enjoyed at no additional cost.
One of the few luxury hospitality brands founded on philanthropic principles: Arts patron and philanthropist owner Tim Reynolds is also the founder of the non-profit ÀNI Art Academies, which provides an intensive, multi-year art skills education to aspiring local artists at absolutely no personal cost. Designed to promote creative freedom through logic and discipline, programmes utilise the successful curriculum developed by artist, Anthony J. Waichulis, and graduates around the world have gone on to lead highly successful careers as sought-after artists and art educators, benefiting their families and communities alike. Guests of ÀNI Private Resorts are invited to visit the Academies which are only 15 minutes away from each resort.
Rare hideaways celebrating togetherness and freedom with perfectly bespoke service: Accommodating up to 20 to 30 individuals across 10 to 15 suites, ÀNI Private Resorts offer a perfectly bespoke experience, creating a sense of freedom and attention to detail beyond luxury. Ideally suited to precious family and friend gatherings, stays at ÀNI are full of unscripted moments for restorative and indulgent wellbeing. The teams place exceptional emphasis on getting to know each guest ahead of arrival and then tailoring their service accordingly, which is always discreet, sensitive and most of all, heartfelt.
Beautiful design and the best locations within the destinations: ÀNI Private Resorts are positioned in the most spectacular locations within each destination, such as Koh Yao Noi Island in Thailand, one of the most un-spoilt islands in the country, a private peninsula on Dominican Republic’s north coast, a five-acre estate on Sri Lanka’s fabled southern coast and perched above Little Bay on Anguilla’s northern shoreline. The design at each property is exquisite, using local materials, with a focus on expansive outside-in living, versatile spaces, privacy, and outstanding views.
Generous hosting and value for money: A stay at ÀNI is all-inclusive, from every personalised meal and spa treatment, to tailored excursions and kids’ activities. This means no hidden costs or price lists; just pure relaxation and the time and space for guests to focus on what is important to them. Stand-out guest privileges include up to 15 spa treatments per day (number dependent on resort), cooking classes, dance classes, personal training, sunset boat trips, local guided tours, cultural shows and rituals, visits to ÀNI Art Academies, various youth entertainment and babysitting. With reservations starting from a minimum of six suites for five nights, ÀNI Private Resorts offer exceptional value for money with rates starting from 13,000 USD per night.
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The word ÀNI is inspired by the Swahili word ‘Andjani’, meaning ‘to be on a journey, which refers to the programme offered to students and the journey guests take to not only visit the resorts but also time spent together with friends and loved ones is one of the greatest benefits of life’s great journey.
