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Wonderful Experience at Lux - Second Visit

This was our second trip to Lux, and it's simply fantastic... The last time we stayed in a romantic pool villa, but this time we opted for a beach villa, which we preferred. Upon arrival, we were initially given a room on the wrong side of the island, which we hadn't requested, but this was immediately sorted out. The room was spacious, equipped with all the amenities needed, featuring an incredible outdoor bath and shower. Our cleaner kept everything spotless, and the fridge was restocked as needed. The only irritation was the rather noisy air conditioning, though the ceiling fan helped mitigate this issue. The island itself is pristine; we visited in June, during the low season, so it wasn't crowded. The buffet restaurants operated on a rota, with East open one night and Mixe the next. There's also Beach Rouge for à la carte dining and two other restaurants not part of the AI package. We spent much of our time around the Veli pool, where the staff were excellent, providing great interaction and top-notch food. My husband wasn't feeling well and needed to see the doctor. Dr. Ali was outstanding, listening to his concerns and addressing them perfectly, even checking in on him during dinner one evening. The staff truly make this place special; Shawcut, the bus driver, was delightful, as were many others whose names I unfortunately don't recall, but I thank them for their conversations. We didn't see much of the general manager; it would have been nice if he had done a bit of a walkabout during evening meals to gather feedback or just have a friendly chat. Overall, we had a wonderful time and wouldn't hesitate to return.
Posted: Aug 22, 2025
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