Comeback for Mauritius

On my way to Mauritius, and thinking about tennis among other things. Yesterday we were at the Stockholm Open at Kungliga tennishallen, and saw Czech Tomas Berdych beat top-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in an exciting match.

I look forward to playing tennis in Mauritius with my son, especially at the beautiful courts of Paradis and Dinarobin.

But there will be a lot more things to experience for me and my travel companions. The fabulous thing is that Mauritius is making a comeback.

 

Among paradise islands, Mauritius has seen fierce competition in recent years. But now our beloved Mauritius is fighting back. Five star properties are being built or upgraded, and popular properties that were looking a little sunbleached are being smartly renovated to lure back top luxury customers. There will also be a lot of new flights to the island next year.

Select has been selling trips to Mauritius ever since we opened 20 years ago. It is a very loved island among my customers, and many have been waiting for this...

My mission on this trip is to find out more about the comeback of Mauritius… Watch my blog for news on the exciting developments on that warm and hospitable island. Some of the places I will visit:

 

Paradis & Dinarobin, Le Morne Peninsula

 

 

Constance Le Prince Maurice

 

Four Seasons Anahita

 

One&Only Le St Geran

 

 

 

Wonderful Viceroy Maldives

 

Today leaving Viceroy, full of impressions. This new resort is so hi-tech, so stylish and yet so friendly, with perfect service and lovely people. A home from home in one of the world's most unspoilt and beautiful places.

 

Looking back, I will never forget the people:

 



Jaufar office supervisor, always
 helpful and smiling

 

General Manager Mark Sterner and
Ashley Lester Executive Housekeeper
I enjoyed our dinner together so much

 

Certainly I will remember:

 

Best Purebred Wagyu Beef Strip I ever had,
cooked to perfection

 

 

The out-of-this-world facilities:

 

The sublime spa

The gym: sheer pleasure each morning;
all work goes out of workout
in this stunning environment

 

A stylish miniworld for the kids at the kids club,
with vanities scaled down to size

 

The fabulous pool area

 

The stunning accommodation:

 

My stylish room

 

 

 

And the total pampering:

 

The romantic turndown

 

 

 Thank you lovely people at Viceroy...

 

Saying goodbye to the lovely team at the jetty
before stepping onto the seaplane 
 



 

 

 

Village of Flowers

Franck guided me in the village called Bormes les Mimosas, the most beautiful flower village in France, just 10 min from the coast where I was staying
It's full of character and most enchanting smell of hundreds of flowers.

View from the village

Many picturesque small streets and alleys

Great day!

Small local restaurants

Tasteful fish

Vin de Provence enjoyed by Franck

Best salads!

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Charming hideaway

Villa Padierna Palace is one of our beautiful resorts in the area of sunny Marbella. Set against the mountains with views of the Mediterranean, it is a peaceful hideaway with it's own golf club, racquet club and beach club on the Costa del Sol.

A tranquil setting with fragrant garden

Michelle Obama stayed here in a two-bedroom villa

The villa area is very peaceful - all with two bedrooms, nine of them with private pools

The hotel offers a total of 113 rooms, suites and villas. This is the view from my room

The buildings are all in beautiful Tuscan style. In front there is an amphitheatre and chapel - excellent for weddings

Sales Manager Javier de la Plata

The spa is a generous 2000 sqm

The attractive Beach Club is 5 min by free shuttle. Here you find the hotel's 4th restaurant

Full moon and a lovely friend

Last night entering my beautiful sea view room in full moon at Marbella Club I was met by a fantastic surprise from my lovely friend Mia.

It's not my birthday yet but it feels special to be spoiled. Normally it's me spoiling our Select clients with these sort of amenities :)

 

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Chill Out

Inspection with pleasure, a great combination to work and chill out at the same time.

Arrived at Marbella Club with one of my oldest and best friends Eva

Early dinner with Eva at MC Beachclub

Full moon tonight and being a cancerian it means lots of affections...

Entrecôte must be the best meat for me, sauted ( obs not grilled )

Just perfect !

Impeccable service! I was a bit cold and Ivan brought me the finest paschima on Costa del Sol

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45 Park Lane

The new hotel where art meets contemporary style. To stay at 45 Park Lane (part of Dorchester Collection Hotels) is to see London in a new light. The hotel boasts a creative energy and the location is exceptional overlooking Hyde Park in Mayfair, a few minutes walk to our office on South Audley Street.

The spectacular Penthouse offers panoramic views of London.

Charles Bland, a dear friend of mine, is the Director of Marketing and Sales of Dorchester Collection and invited me for a beautiful lunch at CUT at 45 Park Lane - Wolfgang Puck's first restaurant in Europe

The CUT

Lovely food and great presentation

And the service is outstanding,

managed by Niclas from Sweden

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Island Tour

Sunday, Jonatan and I had our day off and we were invited by our new friends, Chad and Greg and their families to have a beautiful tour of the island of Anguilla.

Driving down to Crocus Bay, where we had a lovely lunch at the beach.

Davida is the place where we enjoyed our lunch and great live music

Great day and great company!

View from hole 18 at the Greg Norman Championship golf course.

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Hermitage Bay

Last day in Antigua at the beautiful Hermitage Bay. We are now off to Jumby Bay for villa inspection before catching the LIAT flight to Anguilla.

View from Pool villa 26

View from the launch at lunch time where we enjoyed a tasteful meal

Meeting with Rachel, the GM who is a lovely person

Chatting with Alex in the bar

Hermitage Bay is an all inclusive resort. Here you can see what wines and champagne are included. If you want a Boillinger Special Cuvee Brut, it costs 128 USD

View from the Spa 

After spa treatment

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