Category Archives: Events

Welcome to Miami…

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Martha Valdivia is Hotel Business Director for the Americas, based in Splendia’s Miami office.  Sunshine, soft sand beaches, fabulous restaurants, exclusive shops and a world-renowned nightlife… Martha welcomes us to Miami!

Describe Miami in three words?

Vibrant. Diverse. Enticing.

What do you like best about living in Miami?

By far, my favourite thing about this city is the diversity and the passion by which people live their lives here. On any given day, I’m in contact with people from at least five nationalities and each one will share a part of their culture with me. It’s a perfect melting pot where cultures mix and many times merge into what is considered Miami’s true essence – no-one is a foreigner here, everyone belongs.

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Sealed with a Kiss

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and nothing is more romantic than treating your loved one to a weekend away. While classic romantic destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice are tried and tested, why not surprise someone special with a trip to one of Splendia‘s alternative Valentine’s destinations, guaranteed to create memories neither of you will ever forget…

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An Enchanting Swedish Tradition

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Sweden will come together to celebrate St Lucia’s Day on the 13th December, known as Luciadagen in Swedish, one of the country’s most important and enchanting traditions.

What is it?

Although most typically associated with Sweden, the festival is also observed in other Scandinavian countries, as well as the Baltics, Italy and Malta. The 13th December represents the midpoint of Advent, the shortest day of the year in the Julian calender. In the midst of the deep, Nordic winter, St Lucia symbolises the light and warmth that is so keenly anticipated by Swedes awaiting the return of longer days. Luciadagen is an integral part of Swedish Christmas festivities; it is around this time that Swedes put up their Christmas decorations; candles can be seen sparkling from nearly every window in the country, gracing the country with the sort of spellbinding festive magic that can only be experienced in Scandinavia. Continue reading →

Lyon Lights Up!

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The 8th to 11th December sees the return of the annual Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights) in Lyon!

The festival dates back to 1852 when a statue of the Virgin Mary was to be erected on Lyon’s Fourvière Hill. Due to bad weather, the event was rescheduled for 8th December, but when a storm struck the city on the morning of the 8th, the master of ceremonies ordered for the festival to be cancelled. The rain stopped that evening and, as the skies miraculously cleared, the local people who had been eagerly awaiting the event lit candles in their windows and came out onto the street to celebrate. They also lit flares to illuminate the new statue of Mary and the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Fouvière – and so the Festival of Lights was born!

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