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which has increased.” Increased provision for families includes an increase of teen clubs, sports academies, junior spas and resort villas. “Overnight fl ights, luxury all- inclusive hotels and guaranteed inter- connecting rooms in Mauritius take the stress out of family travel,” says Johanna Bromiley, Product Manager – Indian Ocean & Middle East, The Turquoise Holiday Company. “Fabulous options include two- bedroom suites at Anahita The Resort or the newly-renovated Constance Le Prince Maurice family suites, with cool bunk beds.” Mauritius fi ts the bill for top-end
deep-sea fi shing and golf is still popular. according to Sunset Faraway Holidays. Kuoni’s 2014 programme focuses on ‘authentic’ Mauritius and new experiences. “Mauritius suits everyone. It has great properties, fantastic food and kids facilities, and it’s safe and easy to get around,’ says Kuoni’s Paton. “It’s always been good value for money, and the offers got stronger this year.”
What’s new Operators: First Choice and Thomson have announced new Dreamliner fl ights from Gatwick to Mauritius from summer 2014. Hotels: Paradise Cove Boutique
Hotel re-launches as adults-only after light refurbishment July-October. Astroea Beach Hotel becomes adults-only in November. Four-star Zilwa Attitude opens near Grand Baie in October, catering to families and couples with 214 rooms, fi ve restaurants, four beaches and two private islands. The fi ve-star Centara Grand Azurin Resort & Spa, with 85 rooms and resort villas around a small beach, plus a spa, opens in Riviere du Rempart, in the northeast of the island this December. A new Starwood hotel is scheduled
to open on the site of what was The Grand Mauritian later this year, although at the time of writing the brand and opening date were still to be fi nally confi rmed. Rezidor’s Hotel Missoni, with 80
suites, kids club and spa, opens in Baie du Cap, south Mauritius in 2014. The fi ve-star Ritz Carlton Les Salines is scheduled to open at Black River in late December, with 178 rooms including overwater accommodation and a fl oating spa. InterContinental Hotels Group is
to convert the Old Manor House at Plaisance Airport into the Holiday Inn Mauritius – Plaisance Airport. The 140-room property will be the fi rst Holiday Inn to open in Mauritius and will join IHG’s InterContinental Resort Mauritius that opened in 2009. Villas De Maitre has unveiled Esplanade, its third oceanfront luxury apartments/penthouses in Black River on the West Coast of Mauritius. The property comprises of 10 three- bedroom apartments and two three- bedroom penthouses. Each apartment has three bedrooms en suite and each apartment has a sea view. They share the communal deck area and pool. LUX* has launched a sports
Above, clockwise from left: Angsana Balaclava, the St Regis Mauritius and the Centara Mauritius
events calendar, which includes an underwater festival. Shelina Permalloo’s next cooking school at Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, runs October 9-11. The Maritim Hotel Mauritius opened a new Asian Fusion restaurant, ‘The
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Banyan’ last autumn and had just received a new award from Virgin Holidays UK for the sixth consecutive year; the ‘Gold Award’ for the ‘Best Hotel in the Indian Ocean’, based on the customer satisfaction. As 2013 is the MTPA’s Year of Mauritian Gastronomy, hotels are highlighting their gourmet aspect. Attractions: Mauritius Photo-
graphic Safari added a new Southeast tour around Mahebourg in March.
Tourism talk “Over the years, Mauritius’ tourism industry has grown and evolved into what is
now one of the world’s most sought after luxury holiday destinations, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. Already we’ve noticed a rise in visitor numbers for 2013, with a steady rise month on month culminating in March with an increase of 28.9% compared to the same time last year, starkly contrasting the downturn that some of our competitors are experiencing. To support this surge we’re introducing a number of trade incentives and marketing campaigns. “Taking this one step further and keeping agents at the forefront of our strategy, we’ll also be organising a
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“Mauritius’ vibrant, multicultural population is reflected in its cuisine. Recommend clients enjoy a local meal and visit the lively covered market in the capital, Port Louis”
LISA FISHER, PROGRAMME MANAGER, RAINBOW TOURS
“Mauritius has something for everyone: luxury, simplicity and excursions - from
exploring history to submarine adventures and new hotels mean stunning offers”
SHAFIQUE COCKAR, HEAD OF PRODUCT, CONTRACTING & MARKETING, ENCHANTING HOLIDAYS
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