Mixologist Grant Collins 

A good cocktail is all about balance,’ says Grant Collins, who combines classic techniques with modern molecular mixology to concoct deliciously cutting-edge drinks. As well as running his own bars in Sydney, The Powder Keg and The Smoking Panda, Grant consults for prestigious clients internationally.

He is the winner of numerous awards and accolades and was named as ‘One of the World’s Greatest Hotel Bartenders’ by Travel & Leisure Magazine. For Karma, he has curated a unique list of 12 cocktails, including the Karma Beach Electric Iced Tea and the Karma Strawberry Smack.

Groovemaster Hans Havenaar

Veteran music selector and all round music connoisseur Hans Havenaar (a.k.a. ‘The Dutch Touch’) is a legend in his native Netherlands and here at Karma Beach. Describing himself as a ‘groovemaster’ Hans expertly blends eclectic musical flavours from every era with a penchant for jazz in its myriad forms. For Hans, a music set is a true journey into sound and all the things it can make you feel. There’s nothing quite like hearing him spinning live on a white sand beach giving onto the Indian Ocean, with a signature Karma cocktail in hand!

Spa & Wellness Ambassador Judy Chapman

Judy’s travels have taken her to Himalayas to learn from Tibetan and Ayurvedic doctors, to Japanese onsen hot springs and to the indigenous spas of India, Thailand, Indonesia and Europe. She is a qualified yoga teacher, Demartini Method practitioner and has studied macrobiotic nutrition.

At Karma Spa she helps to develop a continuing programme of award-winning spa treatments, therapies and experiences, drawing on the most advanced wellness concepts worldwide.

Sommelier John Jens

John Jens has delved into his 200,000 tasting notes to compile a bespoke collection of fine wines for Karma. His handpicked list will introduce you to best-kept secrets from boutique winemakers, as well as vintages from the world’s most renowned wine labels. Members can join John at Karma wine tastings, unique experiences that combine his in-depth knowledge of the subject with wit and passion.

After all, this is the man who owned 150 bottles of ‘Grange’ – Australia’s most celebrated wine – by age 24, and is now respected as one of the most knowledgeable experts on wine in Australia.

Philip Blackwell

CEO And Founder of Ultimate Library

“For most people, reading a good book is one of the great pleasures of being on holiday” says Philip Blackwell, the creator of Ultimate Library. Blackwell’s company recognises the importance of excellent literature to enrich a travel experience. They curate bespoke book collections for Karma and other luxury resorts worldwide. Each book is hand selected to inspire, educate and entertain guests, all while giving them a greater sense of place.

As the resident literary ambassador to Karma Group, Blackwell has created custom collections for many of Karma’s beautiful properties. The Ultimate Library blog also offers Karma members a guide to what’s new in the book world and top book recommendations for each Karma resort. Books are selected that reflect each resort’s unique history, local culture, flora and fauna and design.