MALDIVES • SRI LANKA • MAURITIUS • SEYCHELLES • EGYPT ARABIAN GULF • INDIA • FAR EAST • LUXURY PRIVATE VILLAS WITH POOLS
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option to upgrade to all-inclusive are selling well
in The Maldives, especially late summer deals, said Andrea Loddo, lead regional product manager for Hayes & Jarvis. “Among the most popular are Meeru, Kuredu, Reethi Beach, Meedhupparu and Vilamendhoo. In a market that is very price sensitive, Maldives remains an aspirational destination yet it is becoming an
increasingly good-value proposition. It’s the same story on Mauritius, where quality four-star resorts like Tamassa and Preskil, which offer all-inclusive packages, are storming ahead,” she said. Despite the demand for value for
money, there is no shortage of new luxury properties. In Mauritius the St Regis is set to open Spring 2012, and Angsana in December. Sofitel recently launched So Mauritius, a 92-villa and suite property. In The Seychelles new hotels include
Seychelles Kempinski Resort, due for a soft open in September 2011. Located at Baie Lazare on the main island of Mahé, it will feature 173 rooms and suites with a spa, kids’ club, watersports centre and casino. The luxurious Raffles Resort opened in February 2011 on Praslin with 86 villas and the first Raffles Signature Spa. It has a stay five nights pay three nights special offer until
Main picture: Infi nity pool at the Kuramathi Island Resort in the Maldives Above: Top: service at Raffl es Praslin Seychelles
December 27. The five- star Hilton Seychelles
Labriz Resort & Spa opened in early March. Per Aquum opens its first resort hotel in the Maldives this October. Niyama looks set to be the hottest opening in the region and will boast the world’s first underwater club, an in-room deli concept, a gaming room and a 24-hour spa. A massage at 03.00 anyone?
What’s New ‘The Vanilla Islands’ Indian Ocean partnership includes the Indian Ocean destinations of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Reunion, the Seychelles and Madagascar and is the first of its kind for the Indian Ocean (see Selling Long Haul July/August, page 9). Rather than viewing their immediate neighbours as competitors, the participating destinations are keen to collaborate as ‘co-petitors’, enticing travellers to experience the variety on offer in the region through including two or more locations in their
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CONSTANCE MOOFUSHI RESORT SOUTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES • Free night offers: Stay 7 pay 5; stay 14 pay 10 Valid for stays between 15 Sep – 31 Oct 11
• Stay 7 pay 6; stay 14 pay 12 Valid for stays between 01 Nov – 22 Dec 11 & 13 Jan – 31 Mar 12
• Early Booking Discount: Book 30 days prior to arrival, staying a minimum of 6 nights and receive discount on room & meal rate. Valid for stays between
15 Oct – 22 Dec 11 & 13 Jan – 14 Apr 12
HYATT REGENCY SHARM RED SEA RIVIERA, EGYPT • Special discounted rates in all room categories.
RAMADA CARAVELLA BEACH RESORT VARCA BEACH GOA, INDIA • Early booking offer: Book 60 days before arrival and receive a discounted room rate Valid for stays between 20 Nov - 27 Dec 11 & 5 Jan - 30 Apr 12
• Special discounted rates on HB supplements, single supplements, children supplements & third person supplements. One child under 6 years old stays free in parent’s room on existing bedding. Valid for stays between
01 Oct – 23 Dec 11 & 06 Jan – 03 Mar 12
FORTUNE SELECT REGINA CANDOLIM BEACH GOA, INDIA • Free night offers: Stay 7, pay 6; stay 14, pay 11 Valid for stays between 01 Nov – 20 Dec 11 & 10 Jan – 30 Apr 12
All above offers are subject to availability. Terms & Conditions Apply
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