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It is fly and flop for
those escaping to
total relaxation, and
there is more than
enough for the more
intrepid tourist
looking to get off
the beaten track
and all wanted to come back. “The people A quick scan around the resort proves its Above: Les Pavillons, Marketing manager Alex Docherty says
take great pride in their work here,” appeal is surprisingly diverse. There are
nestled at the base of
the Naiade resorts have enjoyed a
Morne Brabant mountain
says Demarchi. “When the resort closed young couples, retired couples, groups of “spectacular” start to the year.
the staff were all given the option of friends and wedding parties – the resort Facing page: Naiade’s “We exceeded all of our occupancy
waiting for the hotel to reopen or hosts, on average, one wedding every day,
Mauritius portfolio
targets for January, which is spectacular
includes Legends (top
moving onto another job. though you would hardly notice any
left), Les Pavillons
considering the current climate in the
“Everyone stayed, which is a real nuptial celebrations such is the wide (centre right) and UK and Europe,” she says. “Forward
testament to the atmosphere at the resort spread and private layout of the property.
Tamassa (bottom left)
bookings also look very strong. Our tour
as they all had other opportunities. We According to Demarchi the hotel is operator partners tell us they are doing
then hired out a school building as a place popular with French and Nordic tourists, fantastic business on the back of the
to retrain the staff in preparation for the but he insists Britain is one of its most island’s popularity.
reopening.” important and loyal markets. “If Only has been converting as many as
The revamped hotel has more than 150 Naiade operates a total of seven resorts two out of three enquiries for Mauritius
rooms and suites of varying sizes and on the island, including Tamassa, the while Thomas Cook says the phones
rates. The most luxurious are fitted Feng Shui-inspired Legends and a haven’t stopped ringing.”
with outdoor showers, steam baths and secluded, Moroccan-inspired private Docherty says one noticeable difference
iPod docking stations. villa on Ile des Deux Cocos. with this year’s booking is the number of
57032 / V0404
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