DELICIOUS MAURITIUS LUX* BELLE MARE IS BACK
Mark Twain once said “heaven was copied after Mauritius”, and he wasn’t the only one captivated. With unspoiled white-sand beaches, sapphire waters, verdant greenery and year-round sunshine, Mauritius does seem to have the makings of nirvana. That it also has world-class diving, championship golf courses and destination spas in abundance does little to suppress the fantasy.
Whether it’s a stomping Sega beat (the national music that’s woven into the fabric of Mauritian identity), trips to tranquil tea estates and independent rum distilleries, or spotting rare birds in the country’s towering casuarinas. In fact, Mauritius has some of the most affordable luxury hotels in the Indian Ocean, which truly is heaven indeed.
Last month marked the anticipated reopening of the beloved LUX* Belle Mare, situated on the island's wild east coast, near the quaint village of Belle Mare. This has been after more than a year of extensive renovations.
The re-imagined resort has unveiled a striking new design by renowned Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam whilst still retaining its celebrated family ethos. The elevated interiors, conceived by internationally acclaimed Mauritian designer Jean-Marc Tang, reveal a contemporary feel and style, taking cues from the resort surroundings of lush greenery and sweeping ocean views. LUX* Belle Mare encapsulates the essence of relaxed island living, where minimalism meets tropical design.
Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective, shares:
“We're delighted to reopen the doors of LUX* Belle Mare following more than a year of renovations. The resort embodies authentic personalised service at its finest and what the dedicated team at LUX* Belle Mare has always been known and loved for, reflecting the hallmark of LUX*. It will rejoin our impressive properties in Mauritius and form part of the Group's portfolio as we steer forth with the dynamic expansion of LUX* flagship brand globally. As we welcome many familiar faces and new guests experiencing the magic of the resort for the very first time, we aim to raise the bar and re-establish LUX* Belle Mare internationally as a trend-leading luxury property in the industry.”
REIMAGINED ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam has completely re-imagined the resort's timeless architecture that incorporates a compelling minimalist design whilst retaining its traditional and celebrated spirit. Inspired by the resort's rich surroundings, the 174 suites and 12 unique villas are contemporary and sleek, offering spacious and private luxury living that embraces the island's heritage and family ethos. Jean-Francois Adam redesigned and raised the roof structures to create grandeur and height, maximising the natural light that champions indoor-outdoor living. Intricate touches by Mauritian designer Jean-Marc Tang can be seen throughout the resort, and guests are invited to enter holiday mode as soon as they arrive through a verdant pathway flanked by tropical greens that leads guests to the Lobby Lounge and a panoramic beach vista. Each design element has been carefully considered and has an interesting story behind it, from the Riyad-style lobby with arches covered in hand-glazed tiles, the rose-hued Aperitivo Bar with counter made with reclaimed sand tinted pink to the ceiling centrepiece of hanging red ribbons and lanterns at Duck Laundry and natural dye-painted frescoes inspired by traditional Indian folk art inside Amari by Vineet.
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