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Issue 15, Summer 2009
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Altogether Perfect fairy-tale locations at surreal rates: all-inclusive finally makes sense.
So it's the end of an idyllic sun-drenched holiday on an island paradise you never thought you'd get to see.
You frolicked, laughed and danced yourself into a stupor everyday and enjoyed vivid sunsets, sumptuous
dinners and non-stop parties at night. So why, on the morning of your departure, are you locked in an angry
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Save yourself the acute embarrassment by opting for an all-inclusive package. Everything you'd consider an
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CHECKING IN
It's one thing to build a hotel on a beach and hope for the best, but it's another thing to create a spectacular
entity that stands apart from the thousands already there. This summer, some of the most prominent hotel
conglomerates have given their guests a bevy of even bigger, better and more luxurious resorts at which to
live their holiday fantasies. Some located in popular travel destinations and others a bit further flung, seven
of these sparkling new additions have made it on to Dreamer's list of absolute-must-visits. Each one
represents an exciting new wave in the business where standards of service have rocketed far beyond mere
excellence. If it's on our list, it's an opportunity to wallow in the pleasures of opulence, decadence and the
very best professional service.
Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya, Thailand
Widely considered the first name in premium Asian hospitality, the Not only is it right on Wong Amat Beach and less than an hour from
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts group adds another jewel to its crown Bangkok's new Suwannabhume International Airport, but the Centara
with the opening of the Bayan Tree Al Wadi. Set amid sprawling acres Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya also offers guests expansive sea
of nature reserve and wildlife, it's the ultimate get-away-from-it-all views from every one of the 555 beautifully fitted rooms. The hotel's
destination. The resort's rambling Arabian architecture is offset by the design template is based on the concept of a Lost World, and is
vistas of the Arabian Gulf, the undulating stretches of desert and the Al complete with a water park, tumbling waterfalls, swimming pools and
Hajjar mountains. The distinctive furniture finishes in each of the 101 number of other aquatic features. The room and suite categories range
villas are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the area. The décor from deluxe to royal, all of which are decorated in soft, earthy tones
features a clean, crisp palette with light, sandy hues complemented by with splashes of colour that capture the spirit of Thailand. The
dark wood, creating a tranquil oasis and reflecting the textures of the restaurants and bars cater to every taste and preference, from
surrounding terrain. The Bayan Tree Spa will lavish expert care on Al authentic Oriental cuisine to Italian fanfare and traditional grilled
Wadi guests with its 10 treatment pavilions and hydrotherapy centres. meat. The Centara Pattaya throws its doors open this summer, so
Doors open in the final quarter of 2009. make a point of striding through them to experience luxury
accommodation at its finest.
Love in Paradise
As far as special events go, weddings take the cake when it comes to the business of planning. Every tiny detail has to be exactly right
for the day to be a success, and the biggest of these details, of course, is the location. It's what your guests will remember long after the
memory of the spectacular dress or the delicious main course is forgotten. Give them something to talk about: tie the knot in Mauritius
A Mauritius wedding may seem a fantasy and wedding theme, then Le Cannonier is the • The bridal bouquet and button-hole flower
far beyond what you could afford, but with perfect setting. Built around the ruins of an for the groom are included in the package.
Beachcomber Hotels and their tailored Classic ancient fortress, this luxurious four-star hotel is • Hair and make-up are taken care of, and you
wedding package, booking and planning the named for the centuries-old cannons on the can also have a trial session to make sure it's
perfect island wedding couldn't be easier. property. Here you can have the best of both exactly right on the day.
Thanks to the one-wedding-a-day policy, worlds: the crisp modernity of the hotel and • Beachcomber makes sure you get the day off
you're guaranteed to be the only couple in the the rustic ruins of a time long past. The Paradis the best start possible with a celebratory
resort exchanging vows on your chosen day. Hotel & Golf Club on the Le Morne peninsula breakfast in bed.
Working closely with Laurence and his wife is class personified with its sprawling grounds • On the day, the bride will be allocated a
Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen (celebrity interior and 18-hole golf course. With the sound of the separate room in which to change (subject to
designer and wedding specialist respectively), ocean in the background and the palms availability).
Beachcomber now offers the Laurence & Jackie swaying in the breeze, its elegance is sure to
Llewelyn-Bowen’s Weddings in Paradise extend to the quality of the wedding you host
Classic package, tailored specifically for those here.
wanting to get married in Mauritius.
The Classic package Your honeymoon is no ordinary holiday.
Location options Beachcomber's Classic package allows you to After the circus of the wedding and the
The Beachcomber Hotels Classic package gives sit back and focus on the things that matter. reception, the honeymoon is the first
you the choice of the best Beachcomber • Getting married in another country can be holiday you and your spouse embark upon
establishments on the island. The Shandrani an administrative nightmare with the legal as a married couple. It's a pretty
Resort & Spa is a magnificent luxury all- procedures, fees and documentation. significant trip, and so is the choice of
inclusive resort on the island's south coast, Beachcomber takes care of all the where to go and what to do. Thanks to
perfect for hosting a dream wedding right on paperwork; all you have to do is show up on the good people at Beachcomber Hotels,
the beach. Le Victoria in the northern Pointe the day and say “I do”. celebrating your new life in a dream
aux Piments is situated between the capital • You enjoy the convenience of two wedding destination is as easy as saying “I do”.
Port Louis and the island's fashion centre planners: one in the UK and one to take
Grand Baie. Laid-back, lush and surrounded by over once you get to Mauritius. The thrill of checking in as “Mr and Mrs”
acres of the island's natural beauty, it'll provide • Once at the resort you've chosen, you're free passes in a second, but spending your first days
the most beautiful of backdrops for your to choose the location for your wedding. of matrimony in a place like Mauritius is an
wedding ceremony and pictures. If you want to • The Classic package includes a wedding cake everlasting memory. One of the three islands in
capture the history of the island in your enough for 10 guests. the Mascarene cluster in the Indian Ocean,
airmauritius let air mauritius get your island holiday off to the right start. Recline
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airport, including the only non-stop overnight flight from Mauritius, as well as connections from eight
regional points via Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Additional facilities include, online check-in and
advance seat reservations. Inside the aircraft, passengers are ensconced in "l'esprit de l'Ile Maurice", or the
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economy
Air Mauritius offers its economy-class passengers
the best in comfort, convenience and
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• Passengers can check in at the dedicated Air Mauritius
check-in counters at London Heathrow Airport.
• Take up to 23kg of luggage on your Air Mauritius flight.
• Economy-class passengers enjoy extensive in-flight
audio-visual entertainment with 50 digital-quality,
multi-language video options, a library of more than 60
CDs and 16 interactive games – all of which are
operated via the 9-inch seat-back LCD touch-screens.
• Passengers can choose between two hot main courses
and complementary wines, spirits, aperitifs and soft
drinks. A Continental or hot breakfast is served in the
morning.
• Air Mauritius also furnishes passengers with
complimentary amenity kits to make the journey as
smooth and convenient as possible.
business class
Soak up the fine style and luxury of Air Mauritius
Business Class. The Air Mauritius crew is
prepared to go all the way to make your
business-class flight an experience of a lifetime.
• The all-new Business Class product offers passengers
priority check-in and a baggage allowance of up to 30kg.
• At the Mauritius airport, business-class passengers are
welcomed into the dedicated Air Mauritius Lounge.
Here they can relax and take advantage of services such
as free beverages, a buffet service, TV, internet and fax
service, and free newspapers and periodicals. Showers
are available in certain lounges. At London Heathrow,
the Air Mauritius Lounge is hosted at the SAS Business
Class Lounge.
• Once in the air, lie back and relax in one of the lie-flat
seats in 2-2-2 configuration complete with a privacy
cocoon, a 60-inch seat pitch (with a recline of 172
degrees in flight) and a private reading light. Lie-flat
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bodied aircraft.
• All business-class seats feature state-of-the-art
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• Business-class passengers are treated to an aperitif
before take-off, accompanied by a choice of canapés.
Throughout the flight, Air Mauritius serves three
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Champagne, specially selected vintage French wine and
a selection of soft drinks and spirits.
• The in-flight audio-visual entertainment system
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