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Colourful Mauritius

Posted by on Jan 9, 2015 in Mauritius | 0 comments

Annabelle Hood heads to the newly revamped Seven Colours Millesime Spa at the Heritage Le Telfair Resort on the white sands of the southern coast of Mauritius  Being downgraded at the last minute from Business to Economy for a 12-hour red-eye flight was not the most auspicious start to my inaugural trip to exotic Mauritius, but it made Le Telfair’s luxurious welcome all the sweeter: As if the gods were smiling on our crumpled group, two spa therapists and a waiter welcomed us aboard our air-conditioned airport transfer, proffering a refreshing hand towel, cool tropical juices, breakfast canapés, and a jetlag-melting hand massage to finish. Bliss on a bus. Checking in 45 minutes later, it immediately became clear that this five-star grand dame in the Domaine de Bel Ombre region of Mauritius is the south coast’s answer to well-established rivals...

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Lost in Translation

Posted by on Jan 9, 2015 in Mauritius | 0 comments

Catherine Beattie discovers sugar cane fields, spectacular scenery and a tropical French spa on her first visit to Mauritius.  The paradise island of Mauritius is a tiny dot in the Indian Ocean, some 1200 miles from the coast of mainland Africa. Blessed with white sandy beaches, warm seas and a generous sprinkling of superlative resorts, it offers a safe and welcoming environment with dramatic landscapes and a vibrant mix of cultures and nationalities. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa is located on the quieter south west coast. Built on the site of a former sugar plantation, the surrounding area is still covered in fields of swaying sugar cane. The beachside resort covers 22 acres and is designed like a 17th century sugar estate mansion, with colourful tropical gardens, 181 spacious rooms and suites and a great choice of sporting, leisure and...

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