FEATURE
Out of Africa T
he Residence Zanzibar – the fi rst member of The Leading Hotels of the World in the country – is a jewel in Tanzania's crown for its luxury and design. It is situated on a mile of pristine white beach with coconut palms standing watch and the warm, sultry waters of the Indian Ocean lapping softly at the powdery sand.
Located on a remote southwest corner of the island of Zanzibar, The Residence offers the highest of luxuries and the most personalised of service: each villa is assigned a personal butler for the duration of the visitors' stay.
Stretching over 80 acres, the 66 villas are decorated by Hirsche & Bedner Associates in a style that draws inspiration from the Swahili, Omani, British and Indian cultures present in Zanzibar. Each villa has its own oasis with a private terrace and swimming pool, but the structures remain modern and natural, fi tting in with the surroundings.
Aiming to provide guests with a calming experience, The Residence features a state-of-the-art wellness centre and spa. The spa is set in fi ve acres of tropical gardens and features six spacious treatment pavilions, each with its own private garden, outdoor shower, bathtub and relaxation area.
Other activities for guests range from non- motorised water sports like kayaking and snorkelling to dolphin safaris, as well as short trips to discover the incredible architecture of Stone Town and the wilderness of the Jozani Forest, home of the rare red colobus monkey.
Sustainability is key: The Residence has invested in a number of initiatives to support the island and conserve its water supply and natural surroundings. A desalination plant produces all of the hotel's soft water and a waste-water recycling plant, drawing on waste from throughout the hotel, is used to irrigate the tropical gardens.
For further information, please see
www.theresidence.com or visit stand T130 at ILTM 2011.
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