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

Bliss back to Stockholm

Wesley brings bliss, wherever he goes.…
And in May he comes back to us.

Wesley is one of Select Collection’s  visiting masters of shiatsu massage – and we borrow him from Dinarobin. Wesley flies around the world to give well needed massages to Dinarobin guests who feel they cannot go another day without one of his amazing shiatsu rescue operations from tension and backache…

Meeting Wesley at Dinarobin last week was a warm and emotional meeting .  And the massage he gave was heaven...

He is coming back to Stockholm in May as guest therapist... so get ready to book ...

...at the Select Collection spa

 

As usual our customers will rush to get times. Some have even cried when they could not get an appointment ... so we have beseeched our staff members to give up their own times to keep our customers happy!

 

We will let you know the exact date closer to his arrival. :)

 

All set for romance...

A new experience of romantic luxury is being introduced at Dinarobin, and we were the first “guinea pigs”… as happy as turtle doves. We spent the night at the spa to try out their new ultra-romantic package for two.

This is one of the most beautiful spas in the world, lush and tropical. Stunning Le Morne mountain rises up beside it, and the interior is warmly exotic and full of mystique.

 

Perfect for romance...

Adding to that, the romantic package includes:

1.       A wonderful couple’s massage

2.       A romantic dinner for two

 

The table was beautifully set – just for us

3.   And then at 8pm everyone else leaves, and you are on your own with your beloved in this exotic and romantic spa suite…

 

The spa suite where we spent the night in total privacy

Romance and style are something this hotel masters. At the new Beach Club we had another experience of this. It was a private evening organized by Jean Marc.

Capturing the magic of a tropical night – everyone was dressed in white...

 

Private beach party with Management...

 

...at the new Beachclub

 

Jean Marc with his beautiful wife Virginie 

 

The new Dinarobin GM Stuart

 

The evening ended with a lovely fire

 

Celebration of beauty, friendship and romance on a paradise island...

 

 

The most Royal of Palms

Royal Palm, Mauritius. The name evokes  the utmost in exclusivity and charm. Add to that arrival by helicopter and you fall deeply in love with this pride of the Beachcomber chain…

Our visit was a daytrip to have lunch with our cherished partners at Royal Palm.

Helitours are always exciting...
Jonatan & Louise ready to go

 

Leaving Dinarobin … fabulous sight!

Dinarobin and its famous beach
seen from the air

 

View from the helicopter as we head north

 

We passed over one of our new Beachcomber resorts Trou aux Biches – a totally recreated five star resort on the site of the original popular four star one. Trou aux Biches commands an attractive beach washed by sheltered waters – a lovely resort of luxury villas and suites.

 

Trou aux Biches and its palm lined beach
seen from our helicopter

 

 

And now we land, for lunch at Royal Palm.

Our excellent company over lunch GM Jacques Silvant and Deputy GM Stephane Sogliuzzo.

Lunch under the palms

 

Lovely Gazpacho

Main course - Sword fish

 

Time to get updated.

 

Kids Club - right size!

 

 

The Clarins spa at Royal Palm is a lavish facility, with sparkling, gushing water features and freeform pool with sundeck – along with sophisticated amenities for health and beauty.

 

A froth of water and palms -
Royal Palm's luxurious spa

 

And now for our return to Dinarobin - more water....

Good bye Royal Palm. Going back
in a speed boat …

 

Returning to Dinarobin - A lovely journey,
an exquisite hotel.

 

Many thanks Jacques and Stephane at Royal Palm – and Micheline, wish you could have been here too…