FEATURE INDIAN OCEAN LUXURY
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL BY JANE ANDERSON “In an age where Jean Paul Gaultier puts on a kids fashion show at The Residence Mauritius and The Conrad Rangali Hilton in the Maldives has an Ice-Cream Spa offering nail art and facials to 3-12 year olds, the myth that the Indian Ocean islands are just for loved-up couples has finally been dispelled. My children, Scarlett, six, and Fin, three,
fell instantly in love with our two- bedroom garden residence villa at the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, but the star attraction was the Kids for All Seasons’ Hobbit Village for four-12 year olds. The stylish pool looked like somewhere a sophisticated adult would hang out, except for its size, shallowness and profusion of fabulous water toys! At Les Pavillons at Le Morne Plage the
Twinkle Kids Club was a favourite, with great activities and welcoming staff. Outside the resorts KidCasela Nature Park has giant tortoises munching carrots and L’Aventure du Sucre charts the influence of sugar in local life and is a fun, educational morning out for kids.”
Following the recent departure of
Fiona Lane, Marsha Parcou is the new regional manager for UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. Emirates has announced a 100 per
cent increase in flight frequency between Dubai and the Seychelles. Services have increased to 12 weekly flights, with two additional frequencies due to be added to the winter schedule, adding up to 14 flights a week (a double-daily service). Frégate Island Private in the
Seychelles has reached the final three in the Conservation category of this year’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The winner will be announced on May 17 at the 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas.
Tourism Talk
ELAINE BARRETT trade director MTPA UK “Like all destinations
around the world, the luxury market in Mauritius has suffered as a result of the recession. This sector continues to be of the highest importance to the island and many five-star properties, like the One&Only Le Saint Géran, are offering great value through special offers in order to entice visitors to the destination. There is no better time
Above: Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives has the world's first underwater spa Right: The C Beach Club in Mauritius is open for guests of Villas Valriche and Heritage Resorts
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than the present to sample the luxury product on the island and experience Mauritian hospitality at its best.”
FIONA LANE outgoing regional manager, Seychelles Tourist Office
UK, Ireland and Scandinavia “During the economic meltdown it was the luxury sector that stood firm with no drop in visitors to resorts like North Island. Currently we are seeing an increase in demand for multi-centre holidays combining the Seychelles with shopping in Dubai or safari in South Africa. For agents, we have just
"Mauritius offers reliable luxury and incredible value with strong tactical offers in place for the cooler summer months"
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