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SALT OF PALMAR, MAURITIUS
Hip resort SALT of Palmar marked something of a game-changer when it opened on the east coast in 2018, with the aim of putting guests in touch with locals through unique experiences – from learning how to basket-weave to heading out with a local fisherman – and a real emphasis on sustainability. Food is grown on site, there’s no single-use plastic and supporting the community is at the heart of its ethos.
LAGOON ATTITUDE
For an alternative take on the sustainability scene, look to the adult-only Lagoon Attitude, which opened in December with an array of eco-credentials: upcycled decor, locally-grown food and a zero single-use-plastic policy are among its impressive list of draws, while eco-workshops teach crafty skills (from tote-bag- making to DIY sun cream). There’s a team of marine biologists to take guests out to learn about the reef, while non-motorised watersports – kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking – are offered to limit environmental impact. Excursions themed around all things local are available through its Otentik Experiences arm, including Mauritian music classes, cooking workshops and the chance to dine at a local family’s home.
BOOK IT: Kuoni offers a week’s all-inclusive from £1,549 per person, including flights from Gatwick and based on travel in
June 2021.
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RAFFLES, THE SEYCHELLES
When it comes to Seychellois luxury, few places are quite so iconic as Raffles’ exotic outpost, set by the Baie Sainte Anne beach on Praslin island and home to a cluster of private pool villas surrounded by tropical gardens. A spa, four à la carte restaurants and 24-hour butler service make this something of a go-to for exclusive escapes. The famed Anse Lazio beach and Vallée de Mai palm forest nearby offer plenty beyond the beach.
ANANTARA MAIA SEYCHELLES VILLAS
The latest addition to the luxury set is Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, set to open in September. Taking over the existing Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, close to Anse Louis Beach, the 30-villa resort will have an open-air spa pavilion, a pool, fitness centre, restaurant as well as dine-by-design options. Villas, set on the hill or on a peninsula by the beach, promise idyllic ocean views, with family options and hosts for every guest. Its ‘beyond all-inclusive’ concept will offer unlimited scuba diving, wellness activities and non-motorised watersports alongside à la carte dining and premium drinks. Mahé’s main attractions – from the capital Victoria and its markets to Mission Lodge, a former school for liberated slaves – are within easy reach.
BOOK IT: All-inclusive rates for an Ocean Panoramic Pool
Villa start at £2,100 per villa per night.
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