Nostalgic!

Nostalgically back to my favourite spot…enjoying lunch at Blue Marlin on my recent trip to Mauritius.

This restaurant is at the lovable family hotel Paradis on Le Morne peninsula. Next door is sister hotel Dinarobin, another favourite that has pleased our elite clients for over 20 years. Between them they share eight restaurants and great facilities..

Watching the boats and waterskiing at Paradis:

Paradis is such an active hotel and has such stunning sunsets. Will always love it! 

Now for some news…

The newly renovated rooms at Paradis are very spacious with big terraces

At  Dinarobin lunch on the beach is a must...

So is a visit to the spa – a must!

 Later we dined divinely at Umami. Great food. Japanese/Asian crossover.

Finally, there is always time for tennis...

Deepak is the best trainer - he has been at Paradis for more than 15 years

Indian Ocean charm

Continuing my catch-up visit to subtropical Mauritius. As warm and hospitable as ever…

Shanti Maurice lies on the south east coast of the island, an unspoilt area within reach of hills and rainforests. The resort has a curve of golden beach and a calm pastel lagoon, but there is also a stretch where the Indian Ocean thunders on the reef.

Shanti's golden beach

At the Presidential Villa you get the best of both worlds – the sound of the waves and total pampering at home in the villa.

View from the Presidential Villa

Lunch with a view in your own gazebo

Table all set

At the Fish Shack, there is a rustic, barefoot ambience, the sound of waves, and the aroma of barbecue. At the Rum Shed taste the Creole flavours of Mauritius...

Rum shed for authentic local flavours

 The organic garden is part of the secret of the cuisine…

Shanti organic garden

And the people are the secret of the hospitality...

The happy management

Our favourite waitress

Delightful Anahita

Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita is one of the favourites of Select Collection customers for its poised perfection and style. The pool villa product is really exclusive, while food & beverage, spa and all sporting facilities are excellent – with a special mention for the scenic championship golf course, against the backdrop of the Bambou Mountains.

On my catch-up trip to Mauritius, we visited Four Seasons Anahita for lunch and a hotel inspection.

Here are a few snaps of that useful and enjoyable occasion….

Our host was Bernard Ramen, Director of Sales and Marketing

All villas have sparkling private pools and a feeling of exclusivity, whether tucked away in a private tropical garden, facing the natural lagoonside mangroves or one of the manicured beaches.

A double sunbed for dreaming by the sparkling private pool of your villa

Bathroom opening out into your secluded back garden with outdoor shower

Now for lunch...

We were not the only visitors to lunch

And enjoyed a fabulous meal....

In paradise with St Geran

Mauritius is my second tropical home. We at Select Collection were the first in Sweden to invest in sending elite clients to that beautiful Indian Ocean island. Ever since then I have kept up to date with the charms of  our Mauritian hotels and am in Mauritius now to catch up.

One&Only Le St Géran is just what you expect in a tropical paradise. Thousands of palm trees, and a sandy beach washed by crystal sea. On top of that it is imbued with class, fun and great food & beverage.

Now it will take a new forward leap with refurbishments of all rooms, to be reduced in number from 163 to 143. The ocean suites are real havens in the flawless style of sister hotel One&Only The Palm with the tropical mood of muted white.  There will be 35 of these each with living room and beautiful wooden terrace. 

On my short stay at beloved Le St Geran I saw a new sample room and all the impressive plans.

New room look - with a huge walk in closet between elegant bedroom and gorgeous bathroom

Ocean suite. Lovely wooden terraces furnished for outdoor living

All the restaurants will have major renovations,  Our clients who love pool villa living will be delighted with another new opportunity – 48 villas to be ready 2019 on the old 9 hole golf course. At present they have one gorgeous 2 bedroom pool villa.

The hotel will close from February for almost the whole of next year to launch the totally made-over Le Saint Géran in time for Christmas.

Here are some more of my snaps. The tropical ambience....

Palms and calm lagoon

New grass is being put in

The  delicious cuisine...

The fine dining restaurant is Prime - what a welcome

The Chef of Prime

Fresh foie gras

Tuna & apple tartar

Vahlrona chocolate surprise

Under the palms again

Back in Mauritius, which we have been promoting among our elite clients for 20 years. It is a wonderful destination, all about sandy beaches, turquoise water and palms waving in the breeze as well as delicious fusion food and a wide range of sporting activities.

My long time favourite Royal Palm is as distinguished as ever. Lying in the sheltered north west, this elegant resort usually has calm water wonderful for swimming and all sorts of watersports. 

The gorgeous beach at Royal Palm

And for me tennis!

I love tennis. There are good tennis courts next to the Spa, and  Royal Palm has two very skilled tennis coaches.

 

Tennis coach Tiga is very good

Rooms! I was impressed with the renovations. There are now fewer rooms and all have a seaview.  They feel lighter and more open – lovely!

New image from Beachcomber

View from my room

 

Lunch under the palms - food to remember

Breakfast with a radiant view

Nice to watch the morning activties from the breakfast restaurant

Morning view

Surprise - villa birthday dining for my new friend Rosanna

Excellent food...

Lovely lunch with the GM Jacques Silvant - excellent food at the Beach Restaurant  

 

Meeting up with friends - in the middle Stephane Sogliuzzo Deputy General Manager

Stephane

Healthy lunch

Haven't seen my friend Mika for a long time so I was thrilled to see her at Royal Palm.

Only 10 min walk along the beach you are in Grand Baie with shops and local restaurants.  

Here with Mika having a true local lunch of grilled fish at a shack

The Beach Shack

Back at Royal Palm...

Sophisticated atmosphere

Now my next mission - heading off to St Regis in the south….

 

1.5 hours by boat