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| Mauritius |
| The Residence |
| To stay at the residence is to take a few steps back in time. This most elegant plantation-style resort is Muritius as it was in the 1920s, A gentler era were traditional afternoon were still served on fan-cooled veradahs and your private butler catered for one's every need. The hotel sits amidst 10 hecters of manacured gaqrdens on the egde of a breathtaking white sand beach with most of the luxurious guest rooms opening out onto memorable views of the Indian Ocean. There are a range of complimentry water sports such as water skiing and windsurfing plus tennis courts and enticing ocean front swimming pool and a childrens club for 3 - 12 year olds. The Sanctuary is a seductive 9 room health spa offering individual beauty treatments using the renound Laprairie range of products. All 171 rooms and suites define tropical style and are equipped with every modern comfort including satallite TVs, Personal bars, Marble bathrooms and expansive patios or balconys, Private butlers ensure all practical needs are met before one succumbs to the temptations of the resorts 3 restaurants. Menus feature Creole and Seafood specialities, as well as moderm Europeon dishes with and authentic twist. |
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| Mauritius |
| Legends |
| Opened in November 2002, the unique concept behind Legends is based upon the principles of Feng Shui, an ancient philosophy encouraging guests to experience the art of living in harmony with their enviroment. Located in the fishing village of Grand Gaube, not far from cosmopolitan Grand Baie, Lengends Comprises 198 rooms and suite. The contemporary d�cor is subtly influenced by the 5 Fung Shui elements - Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. The luxurious two-bedroomed presidential villa, with its private pool and beach, demonstrates a combination of the 5 different elements. The three dining venues are a must for those looking for a balanced culinary experience. The restorative Thalaspa offers treatments and massages, a gym, seawater swimming pool, T'ai Chi courses and advice from a health consultant and nutitionist. |
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| Soothe your senses in an Eden of lush greenery. Against the backdrop of majestic granite mountains facing the deep azure Indian Ocean, relaxation comes easily. Take time out at the Banyan Tree Spa, where our well-trained therapists devote themselves to your treatments that draw on Asian traditions dating back centuries. Reawaken your zest for life with simple sensory pleasures in 'Time Honored Traditions' and 'Banyan Indulgences'.Nestled in Intendance Bay with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, one of the world's most beautiful talcum powder beaches, swaying palm trees and lush tropical forest, Banyan Tree Seychelles provides a rare taste of paradise. For the very best of Seychellois architecture, its 36 stunning pool villas combine contemporary, colonial and 'plantation' d�cor; from high sloping ceilings, airy verandas and louvered doors to ethnic woven textiles. The eclectic villa interiors provide a true sense of place - allowing you to experience Banyan Tree's signature blend of romance, rejuvenation and exotic sensuality in Seychellois style. |
| Seychelles |
| Banyan Tree |
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| Soneva Fushi, in the North Baa Atoll region of the Maldives, is the ultimate island experience. A little off the beaten track, the adventure begins with a thirty-minute seaplane journey from Male'. Just sixty-five residences on an island surrounded by a coral lagoon. A community offering �Intelligent Luxury� in which guests can do a host of activities, or nothing at all. Furnishings that reflect the rustic theme of a designer tropical escape. Dining diversities that range from simple barbecues to gourmet feasts - and an amazing wine cellar. Ramble through nature with discovery excursions on the resort island and neighboring island villages. And all the while, soft white sand underfoot. Then there is the wonderful Six Senses Spa, offering a menu of rejuvenating, pampering and holistic wellness treatments to calm mind and body. Excellent diving opportunities are supported by a professional dive school. A superb eco-journey for families and couples, who often return each year to share memories with people who enjoy the same values. Stay for a week or stay for two, and prepare to be spoiled. |
| Maldives |
| Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa |
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| Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisiacal Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic, romance and tranquility at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru that's second to none. Time moves imperceptibly, while the gentle touch of the warm sun makes you recall wondrous dreams once forgotten. You'll find paradise here - catching the salty tang of the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning, swimming in between the wondrous sea creatures that dwell forty feet below, luxuriating in the pampered comfort of your own elegant villa and marveling at the magnificent splash of stars in the night. As you hear the waves and feel the gentle breezes of the Indian Ocean, a stillness of spirit pervades your body and soul. In the sensuous spa environment of Banyan Tree Maldives we will soothe your senses, calm frazzled nerves and enhance your well being. There are many ways to rejuvenate your inner and outer self here, from the refreshing effects of aromatherapy to heavenly massages amidst sweet floral scents. |
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| Maldives |
| Banyan Tree |