Happy honeymoon!
Whether you’re about to say “I do”, are newly-weds or just a couple who never got round to celebrating once the wedding was over, make One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius your 2016 honeymoon destination. Thanks to it being the first international five-star resort to open on the island in 1975, property developers had the luxury of choosing the location for the resort based on which strip of beach in Mauritius they considered the most beautiful – and it shows. Thousands of palm trees are dotted across a postcard-perfect landscape with miles of silver, sandy beaches and clear, blue waters.
Then there’s the resort itself, which was named the Indian Ocean’s leading resort in 2015 – for good reason. With 162 suites and one luxury villa all decked out with the latest technology, including in-room multimedia entertainment systems, a TV with satellite channels, DVD and CD player, hairdryer, minibar, Nespresso machine, safe, Bluetooth speaker, business services and Wi-fi, One&Only Le Saint Géran seamlessly blends functionality with comfort. Think Egyptian-cotton sheets, goose-down pillows, spacious bathrooms and 24-hour room and butler services. And since the resort prides itself on offering guests a stunning view regardless of which window they are gazing out of, all rooms have a private ocean-facing terrace or balcony, and a back door opening onto a tranquil, tropical garden.
And tranquillity is definitely what you will get at the resort’s internationally acclaimed spa, with its serene lap pool, steam room and beauty centre which offers treatments ranging from massages to wraps and the exclusive Bastien Gonzalez manicure and pedicure.
If relaxing in luxury isn’t enough for you, the peaceful lagoon surrounding One&Only Le Saint Géran provides the perfect terrain for a variety of water sports. From water skiing to kite surfing and glass-bottom boat trips, the possibilities are endless and One&Only Le Saint Géran staff are always on hand for guidance to ensure that you get the most out of your experience. What’s more, the waters are ideally suited for snorkelling, so you’re guaranteed to see an array of ocean life living on the coral reef. Plus, there’s always the resorts beautiful private pool for swimming and sunning.
Not much of a water baby? Then try your hand at tennis or golf. The resort includes immaculate tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course designed by Gary Player himself. Or else, visit the exclusive fitness centre, which offers various health and fitness classes, like Hatha yoga and Pilates, personal training and a fully-equipped gym.
After working up a sweat, take full advantage of the resort’s cuisine guilt free! Whether you choose to dine at the Indian Pavilion, One&Only Le Saint Géran’s modern-Indian restaurant located on the water’s edge, dine from the laidback pool bar, enjoy the brilliant buffet on offer or want to sample the gastronomic delights at PRIME contemporary grill, the resort’s own dining concept, you’re in for a Mauritian culinary experience like no other.
Can’t leave the kids at home? No problem! One&Only Le Saint Géran offers KidsOnly, a fully supervised complimentary club for children aged three to 11 years old. From 10am-10pm, your little darlings will be entertained thanks to a range of daily programmes and themed activities, all expertly run and coordinated by resort staff members. There is also a games and arts and crafts area, a computer room, a movie room with video and board games for all ages, and a toddler room with its own outside sandpit. Children under three require an adult present, but the resort does have babysitters on hand who can be hired for a minimal fee.
Sound like just the retreat you’re after? Then you’re in luck! Now boasting an online honeymoon and wedding registry, you can customise and create the experience of your dreams – and can ask your loved ones to gift it to you as a wedding present. Plus, if you stay for five nights or more, you’ll get 50% off the nightly rate plus special extras like a honeymoon bath ceremony, a complimentary three-course dinner at Rasoi by Vineet, and a daily complimentary breakfast for two. It’s everything you need to celebrate your new life together as a married couple!
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