Circle of Luxury is a prestigious recognition celebrating the absolute zenith of bespoke travel. This distinction is awarded exclusively to a select guild of master travel designers and private sanctuaries verified as true masters in their craft, ensuring that every journey is flawlessly delivered as a world-class experience.
Circle of Luxury recognition is extended to both Destinations & Sanctuaries and Luxury Travel Designers, acknowledging excellence across the full spectrum of the bespoke travel ecosystem.
Destinations & Sanctuaries
Excellence is honoured across four distinct categories for our partner sanctuaries.
- Villas & Residences
- Dining & Culinary Arts
- Wellness & Spa
- Meaningful Experiences
Luxury Travel Designers
Nominated by partner destinations and sanctuaries, Luxury Travel Designers are hand-selected by the very experts who define the industry.
The design of Circle of Luxury draws inspiration from elements of Maldivian heritage, particularly the symbolic strength and craftsmanship traditionally reflected in ceremonial shields. The physical recognition pays homage to this rich cultural heritage through carefully crafted symbolic elements. The circular form represents assurance, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in travel delivery, while intricate patterns reflecting masterful Maldivian craftsmanship signify a recipient’s mastery within a specific discipline.
Nominations for Circle of Luxury are now open through Concierge, the dedicated portal designed for partners within the iwasthere.luxury ecosystem.
Concierge serves as a personal gateway to manage profiles, curate professional networks, and access signature initiatives including I Was There, The Inner Circle, Circle of Luxury, and The Full Circle.
Nominations can be submitted via concierge.iwasthere.luxury
For further information, please contact us at concierge@iwasthere.luxury
