Indian Ocean

The Grand Mauritian, Opening July 1

Filed under: Services, Spas, Yachts & Sailing

The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection resort and spa from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, "invites you to experience the magic of Mauritian hospitality in a truly luxurious setting." (I accept!) Located on the northwest coast of the island of Mauritius on Turtle Bay, on the Indian Ocean, the resort is set to open on July 1 and is the the Luxury Collection's first foray into the Indian Ocean and Africa.

The resort will offer 193 guest rooms and suites, all of which offer ocean views (some have private terraces and tropical outdoor showers); a kids' club; a 1,500 sqm Mandara spa with 11 treatment rooms; and a selection of upscale restaurants and bars. Spread over 10 hectares, the resort is bordered by the reef and ocean nature park on the coast with sugar cane fields behind. You'll find water sports and diving in the two swimming pools and on the natural sandy beach.

For business travelers, the resort has plug-and-play high-speed Internet access in the guest rooms; wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas; a business center; and venues for conferences, meetings and social events.

Check rates and availability here.

Gallery: The Grand Mauritian, Opeining July 1

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Anantara Seminyak Opens in Bali

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The latest exotic Anantara resort has opened. The Anantara Resort Seminyak is located on the beautiful island of Bali in the Indian Ocean. The resort has 59 large suites with Balinese-inspired decor, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows. Enjoy the ocean views from terrazzo hydro tubs from your own private balcony. Other features include dark Indonesian wooden floors, oversized built-in beds covered with 300 thread-count linen, a double-sized Hansgrohe 'rainmaker' shower, BOSE DVD player, a surround-sound system, 42 inch LCD TV, 80GB iPod with docking station, Wi-Fi internet and espresso machine.

The Anantara Penthouse suite has two bedrooms, a lounge, library, kitchen, bar and dining area in an open-plan style. Outdoors, it features a concept pool with glass roof, spacious sundeck with Weber BBQ area, loungers, daybeds and a Jacuzzi. This lavish suite comes with the service of a butler who can arrange spa treatments, private yoga and meditation sessions and prepare sunset cocktails prior to a
lobster BBQ on the private deck.

The resort includes several entertainment and dining destinations: Sunset On Six (SOS) is the rooftop bar and the resort's bistro-style café next to the infinity-edge pool, PAON, is where to head for afternoon tea or a light lunch. The signature Thai restaurant, Wild Orchid, also showcases a line of customized tableware that was specially created, inspired by materials like local Balinese stoneware and Japanese bone china. In the rooftop Wine Room, wine tastings are hosted by a resident Wine Guru. There are three pools overlooking the Indian ocean and the resort has its own Surf school and a spa.

The resort just opened last month and is offering an open special through June 30 of this year with rates starting at $270.

Gallery: Anantara Seminyak

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Bulgari Opens Hotel in Bali

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Bulgari Hotels have opened their second boutique hotel, a 59-villa property in Bali. This resort is located near the village of Pecatu a full 40 minutes from Kuta, the more touristy part of Bali. The resort sits on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean and has a long beach is accessible only through the resort's inclined elevator. The resort is designed to reflect a luxury interpretation of the traditional Balinese design. The most luxury place to stay is the 1,300-sq.meter (nearly 14,000 square foot) Bulgari Villa. All rooms offer a plunge pool and patio with secluded tropical garden.

The resort also includes two restaurants, an all-day dining option with Balinese food and an Italian restaurant that is open for dinner only. There is also a bar located at the cliff's edge and an oceanfront spa with a swimming pool, yoga pavilion, hot and cold plunge pools and two private spa suites.

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Tags: bali, bulgari, getaway, indian ocean, resort, travel