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Looking for something to do this
weekend? You’ve come to the right
place! Whether you’re a weekend
warrior with a lust for adventure or a
stressed exec looking for a relaxing
lunch in the sun, you’ll find inspiration
on our pages.
What’s Happening on the Weekend®
features venues and activities in
Gauteng, as well as further afield,
providing you with everything you need
to plan your next outing. Take a look at
our special offers for a spur of the
moment indulgence, or browse through
our regular categories and add a few
new favourites to your list of frequent
haunts.
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compiling accurate information the publishers ,
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responsible for any omissions or errors .
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• Event & news • This month’s Recipe
• Theatre & Entertainment • Leisure , wellness & Dinning out
• Front Cover Article’s • A History lesson
• Bush holiday Specials • Hospitality news
• Special promotions • Extended News
• Travel Tips Abroad
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CELLAR RATS
SPRING WINE
FESTIVAL benefiting Woodland School
Brought to you by
Sunday 7 September - 11.00am to 3.00pm
at the “Old Mill”, Magaliesberg
Price Information Adult Taster : R105.00 (includes complimentary tasting glass) / R120 at the entrance
Children’s Admission: R10.00 (Children from 3 years)
Picnic Basket 2 Adults: R210 (does NOT include tasting ticket)
Vegetarian Picnic Basket 2 Adults: R210 (does NOT include tasting ticket)
Picnic Basket 1 Child: R37
ALL tickets available through COMPUTICKET – book online at www.computicket.com
A family holiday to Mauritius?
Yes, at 5* Heritage Villas!
LOTS OF FUN FOR YOUR KIDS
Children are privileged guests at Heritage Resorts and as such, they receive special attention. The “Timomo &
Friends” children's clubs have been designed to provide an unforgettable holiday experience for your kids.
Welcome to the lively, unique and colourful world of Heritage kids clubs on the Domaine de Bel Ombre, which
were created around the Timomo character. This endemic bird lives in the nearby Black River Gorges
National Park and conveys the identity of a rainbow nation renowned for its legendary sense of hospitality.
For kids as from 2 years old
HERITAGE THE VILLAS ENJOY YOUR NEXT FAMILY HOLIDAY IN A 5* VILLA ON THE TROPICAL
ISLAND OF MAURITIUS
Are you dreaming of an unforgettable family holiday?
You need to try Heritage The Villas in the exclusive setting of the Domaine de Bel Ombre on the South Coast
of Mauritius: 25° degrees minimum, spectacular views, fantastic children’s facilities, two 5* luxury hotels with a
1 km white sandy beach, four refreshing swimming pools, two kid’s clubs for children (for ages 2 to 11),
exciting activities for teenagers, a huge choice of outdoor and water sports and 11 excellent restaurants and
bars, unlimited green fees on an award-winning 18-hole golf course and a Nikki Beach-style C Beach Club.
The ‘sea, sand & sun experience’ par excellence of the island and so much more…
Free: access to both hotels, C Beach Club, kids' clubs, teens' club, golf…
book now and benefit from our Grand promotion below !
www.heritageresorts.mu
resa@heritagethevillas.mu
HERITAGE THE VILLAS
You want the privacy of your own villa, the service of a
five star hotel, a beautiful view over 2500 hectares of
unspoilt nature…
Look no more; discover Heritage the Villas on the unique
Domaine de Bel Ombre.
Enjoy the view ... and experience the essence of
legendary Mauritian hospitality!
Your villa for an intimate holiday
Immerse yourself in this intimate world of luxury in the refined
setting of your villa coupled with 5 * service: daily cleaning,
golf cart to move around, concierge, private chef, babysitting,
butler service, airport transfers by helicopter and many more
services. Here the words simplicity, courtesy and discretion
are synonymous with hospitality. You want to travel as a
group of friends, family or as a couple, then the choice is
yours with 2, 3 or 4 air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite
Bath or shower rooms. The infinity pool, large veranda, state
of the art communications, barbecue area, gazebo and
landscaped tropical gardens are all there to give you the
comfort of a luxurious home away from home. The villas are
fully furnished and equipped and offer free internet access
and satellite TV channels.
Tailor-make your ideal holiday at the Domaine de Bel
Ombre
The Domaine de Bel Ombre is a destination within a
destination, a unique concept in Mauritius. All your holiday
wishes will be granted in just one place, so just tailor make
your ideal holiday. As residents of Heritage The Villas you
have unlimited access to two luxury hotels and all its
services: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort and Heritage Le
Telfair Golf & Spa Resort. Relax at the two luxurious Seven
Colours spas, dine in our 12 restaurants, have a cocktail in
one of our bars, exercise at the fitness centers, send your
kids at the kids and teens clubs for some peace. The offer
does not stop there; great nautical activities are available at
the C Beach Club and for the adventurous type numerous
nature activities at the Frédérica Nature Reserve, home to
endemic flora and fauna. Kite surf enthusiasts can enjoy one
of the best kite surf spot of the island and if wanting to
perfect your skills then a kite surfing school is also available.
If a Golf fanatic or even a beginner then you will be in heaven
with privileged access to the Heritage Golf Club, an 18-hole
championship golf course stretching over 100 hectares with
unlimited free green fees. The Château de Bel Ombre, a
colonial style mansion house built in the late 19th century is
the heart of the Domaine; the idyllic setting for breakfast and
also the villas’ reception center where you will be greeted
upon arrival . . .
Who would think paradise would be within such easy reach!
www.heritageresorts.mu
resa@heritagethevillas.mu
If you’ve been there and done that and are looking
for a thrill to top all the rest, then the sky’s the limit.
Sky Adventures offers a variety of aviation
experiences to both the corporate and private
sectors. We have a proud reputation of not only
meeting but also exceeding all expectations of
aviation adventures because flying is in our veins
and we delight in sharing the same exhilaration
with all our clients-be they corporates looking for a
unique team building experience or couples
looking for the perfect place to get engaged.
Based in Durban, In Kwa-Zulu Natal, but operating
throughout South Africa, Sky Adventures has
many breath-taking aviation rides that are
guaranteed to leave you with awe-inspiring
memories long after you’ve landed back on terra-
firma. These include; hot air balloon rides,
microlight flights, helicopter flights, aerobatic
flights, canopy rides, tandem skydiving and the
stadium swing. In addition we offer both private
and executive air charters and specialised
packages for proposals and weddings.
All our sky adventures can be tailored to suit your
requirements and we welcome your ideas and
input to assist us in delivering a package that is
not only awesome but also appropriate and, most
of all, fun!
We make all our aviation adventures available as
tangible gifts in the form of personalised gift
vouchers.
You can contact us on 0733347911 or email at
rhod@skyadventures.co.za
Food & Recipe’s
All Recipes are Courtesy of
additional web pages and are solely provided to tantalize your taste buds and reinvent your cooking skills
Good Food begins at
Home !!!!
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can diced or crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
12 oz. spaghetti
2 oz. feta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Directions
Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Cook both in a large pot with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat until soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook through (breaking it up into pieces as you cook).
Add the tomato paste, stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes more or until the tomato paste takes on a slightly darker color.
Add the diced or crushed tomatoes, salt, and sugar. Stir and heat through.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil (this can be done while you’re preparing the sauce).
Cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes). Drain the cooked past and then stir into the meat sauce.
Prepare an 8×8 inch casserole dish by coating with non-stick spray.
Add half of the spaghetti mixture to the dish. Sprinkle withe feta cheese.
Add the rest of the spaghetti, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and then top with mozzarella.
Bake the spaghetti for 30 minutes in the 350 degree oven.
Let rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into eight pieces and serving.
Coconut Lemon Pie
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup of coconut for topping
Directions
Make the crust by combining the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter to
make a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. You can use more confectionery sugar
to press down in pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Make filling next.
In another bowl, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice sprinkle grated coconut on top.
Pour this over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven cool completely. Top
with coconut and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Risotto Gamberetti E Zucchine
Ingredients
olive oil
500 gr/ 1 pound large cooked and peeled shrimp
2.5 dl/ 1 cup dry white wine
3-5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
2.5 dl/ 1 cup risotto rice (Carnaroli)
5 dl/ 2 cups vegetable stock
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tsp dry chili flakes
fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Directions
Heat olive oil in a pan and saute the large shrimp lightly together with minced garlic and white wine. Set aside but keep
the juices the shrimp have released.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Saute the minced onion and garlic for a few minutes until the onion softens and becomes
golden.
Add the risotto rice and continue frying until the grains become glassy.
Little by little, pour some vegetable stock and liquid from the pan you used to fry the shrimp. Keep stirring. Add the
zucchini slices when the risotto is nearly ready. For Carnaroli rice it takes about 15 minutes to be al dente.
At this point, add the already sauteed shrimp and mix without cooking any further.
Season with chili flakes and sprinkle flat leaf parsley on each plate.
Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It
is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days
languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a
beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a
geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the
vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit
Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where
fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a
dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms.
In ancient times, the shores of the Maldives welcomed lost travellers. Still welcoming,
these shores remain, providing a tranquil haven for visitors.
In horizon of the vast Indian Ocean grow green palms
This is my homeland, this is the Maldives
From the clear blue seas, we grow like pearls, This is my homeland, this is the Maldives
Pure, hassle-free luxury in lush, natural surroundings, that’s the essence of Baros Maldives. It’s a small tropical island ringed by a reef vibrant with marine life and encircled by a golden beach, with 45 thatched villas nestled among swaying palms and 30 water villas poised over a translucent lagoon. Created from timber and sandstone, each villa has a king size bed and décor of elegance, with en-suite bathroom in a garden courtyard or with a panoramic lagoon view. Eleven have their own beachside plunge pool, all have enviable seclusion enabling guests to indulge in sheer relaxation. Perfectly private, the villas at Baros Maldives are natural for the romantic couple, the incognito celebrity, the harassed executive and guests yearning to break free from stress. Guests feel free at Baros Maldives, indulging in relaxed chic, intimate moments, and enjoying the lush unspoiled environment. With three gourmet restaurants, a palm grove bar and an intimate cocktail lounge, Baros Maldives also has discreet, knowledgeable staff who respect guests as individuals and are always on hand. They can arrange excursions, organise a romantic sandbank dinner, a lagoon cruise by local dhoni, an eco-friendly diving or snorkelling safari. The Spa features the finest botanical therapies as well as yoga to rejuvenate the spirit as well as the body. Baros Maldives is an award-winning resort exclusive to resident guests, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. No small children, no motorised vehicles, no annoying noises disrupt the serene tranquillity of this lavish tropical paradise.
Baros Maldives: Tel. +960 664 26 72, info@baros.com;
www.baros.com
The islands of Maldives appear in-between the trading route of the Indian Ocean. Thus settlers, and visitors
from neighbouring regions and around the world have come in contact with the islands for as long as history
has been recorded. Such is the to-and-fro flow of people and their cultures, that a marked effect has been
left in the Maldivian people, the language, beliefs, arts, and attitudes.
The looks of the Maldivian people may differ from one atoll to the other, attributing to the genes passed on by
South and Southeast Asians, Africans, and Arabians. The language, Dhivehi, differs in dialect in some
regions in the south of Maldives, possibly due to the secluded nature and subsistent ways of island life.
Maldivian beliefs have been very much based around religion and superstition, often used together in
matters of significance but given separate positions in society. In matters of faith, Islam dominates, but
influence of the supernatural still continues to play a major role in most island communities, possibly giving
credit to the folklores and Buddhist traditions of the islands’ first settlers before conversion to Islam in 1153
AD.
The mixing of cultures is very much seen in Maldivian arts. The music played with the local bodu-beru (big-
drum) resemble that of African drumming. The dhoni (a unique Maldivian sailboat) is an art form itself built
with skilled craftsmanship, with significant similarities to the Arabian dows. The fine artistry of Maldivians,
seen in the intricate details on wooden beams in antique mosques, represents what we have gained from
Southeast Asian architecture. Then there is the undefined: the distinct geometric designs used in mats
woven from local materials, the embroidered neckline of women’s traditional dresses and their ornaments
too, expose another story brought in from an unknown culture that has seeped in to Maldivian society.
Maldivians are quite open to adaptation and are generally welcoming to outside inspiration. The culture has
always continued to evolve with the times. Locals still eat fish and fishermen still spend days out at sea, but
tourism now takes a standing prominence. Most Maldivians still want to believe in upholding unity and
oneness in faith, but recent waves of reform in the country have created a whole new culture of new ideas
and attitudes. The effects of the modern world are now embraced, while still striving to uphold the people’s
identity, traditions and beliefs.
Diving Maldives
The warm seas of Maldives have high visibility throughout the year, with water clear enough to see the
passing fish as far as fifty meters away at times. Over a thousand species of fish and other underwater
creatures inhabit the Maldivian waters.
Water sports
In a place that is more sea than land, there is no end to the fun things you do in the water. Maldivians swim for
recreation, they play water polo with their friends at weekend picnics, they surf addictively.
Excursions
The best way to experience the life of an ordinary Maldivian is to travel to an inhabited island. Some of these
islands are slightly more modern: with brightly painted house walls and harbour areas.
The Maldives Honeymoon
If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate, secluded, and most importantly, beautiful
setting, then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things.
Spa and wellness
Just lying on a deserted beach of a Maldivian island, taking in nothing but the continuous rhythm of the waves,
the sea salt in the air and feeling the soft white sand on your bare feet is enough to sooth your senses.
Relax and unwind
The Maldives is considered by many to be the premier tropical beach destination in the world and the best
place to relax and unwind from the hectic and chaotic lifestyle of the modern world.
Seaplane Photo Flights
Seaplane photo flight offers you the sightseeing sensation that gives you the opportunity of a life time. Enjoy
your unparalleled Maldives holiday experience from the sky
The term "Mirihi" refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found
around this beautiful island. According to local folklore, the flowers can
be used to "take away the poison". With only 36 villas, Mirihi is
meanwhile one of the smallest islands available in the Maldives.
Mirihi Island Resort is located on a secluded tropical island in the South
Ari Atoll, approximately 85 kilometres south of the capital Male'. A
picturesque and breath-taking 30 minute seaplane ride from Male will
bring the guests here. This emerald gem is just 350 meters long and 50
meters wide with a sparkling palm-fringed beach of fine white sand.
The guests can walk barefoot if they choose, this is as close to nature
as they can get.
Blessed with white talc beaches, turquoise blue waters and one of the
most amazing house-reefs, it is truly a vision of paradise on earth.
6 tastefully appointed Beach Villas (53sqm) are spread over the island
and offer an oversized open-air bathroom with a luxurious fresh water
shower as well as direct access to the beach.
The 30 tastefully appointed Water Villas (53sqm) are built on stilts over
the blue lagoon offering steps from the balcony for direct access to the
Ocean, as well as a fresh water shower at the staircase.
All Villas are equally designed, featuring designer furnishing, polished
wooden floors, king size or twin beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan,
sitting area with CD stereo system, iPod connector and fully stocked
minibar, Nespresso machine, IDD telephone, personal safe and free
WiFi.
From sumptuous buffets in ‘Dhonveli’ Restaurant and fine dining in the
overwater restaurant ‘Muraka’ with an award-winning wine list; to
intimate private dining on the beach or on our very own private yacht
‘Thari’ – Mirihi offers a wide variety of superb cuisine to satisfy every
appetite and occasion.
Although the main reason for coming to Mirihi is undoubtedly to kick off
the shoes and do absolutely nothing but relax and revel in natures
delights, there are a host of other activities on offer for you to try,
should the need arise to lift your head from the peaceful slumber of our
many hammocks ...
Diving is a priority for many guests and Mirihi can cater to all levels of
divers, from first timers wishing to learn the basics to the experienced
diver wanting to fine-tune their techniques. With over 40 dive sites and
a multilingual team, every guest is assured a most personal service.
If the guests feel like being more active, they may take one of the
ocean kayaks and paddle around the island. On windy days, Mirihi
offers a complete range of windsurf gear available, suiting everyone
from beginner to expert. The use of the water sports equipment is
available complimentary to all guests.
If the guests look for relaxation and pampering, Duniye Spa is the
place to go. Trained therapists know how to relieve the stress from the
body and relax the muscles.
www.mirihi.com info@mirihi.com
Mirihi Island Resort South Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Tel: +960 668 0500 Fax: +960 668 0501
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks
with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South
African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks -
Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world
leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an
impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles,
507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment
over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological
sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park.
These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in
the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's
natural assets.
www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/default.php/
Take a Walk on the Wild Side...
• The Kruger National Park offers its visitors up
close and personal nature experiences with a
variety of activities. Whether it is driving,
biking, hiking or walking that you want to do,
Kruger has something for you.
• Experienced, professional and armed guides
act as trail leaders and interpret the natural
surroundings at regular intervals, to make the
most of your guided activity. So, if you want
more than self drive game viewing, Go
Activities! Go Wild!
• Lonely Bull Back Packing Trail
• The Lonely Bull Trail is a primitive Back
Packing Trail which starts from Shimuwini
Camp and is conducted in the large
wilderness area between the Letaba low water
bridge and the Mingerhout dam along the
Letaba River. The trail stretches over 4 days
and three nights, with departures every
Wednesday and Sunday between 1 February
and 31 October.
• Wilderness Trails
• Overnight Wilderness Trails allow adventurous
visitors a close, personal encounter with
nature by traversing large areas of unspoiled
wilderness on foot. Guests spend three nights
in one of the 7 Wilderness Camps in the Park,
under the guidance of armed and experienced
trail rangers.
• Park & Ride
• Hop in and ride - it's as simple as that! Guests
at Kruger now have the opportunity to make
use of the "Park and Ride Scheme" where you
can get to see the Big 5 - currently only
available in the Marula Region - Numbi,
Phabeni and Kruger gates.
• Mopani Sunset Drive
• Why not enjoy a sunset drive along the banks
of the Pioneer Dam in Mopani...
• Adventure Trails (4X4 Trails)
• Olifants River Back Packing Trail
• Malopeni Eco-Trail
• Malopeni Overnight Eco Trail
• Lebombo Overland Eco Trail
• Lebombo Eco Trail
• Great Limpopo Park Transfrontier Trails
• Guided Walks
• Game Drives
• Bush Braais
• Mountain Bike Trails
• Golf
• Weddings
• Mphongolo Back Packing Trail
Café Caprice has firmly established itself as one of
Cape Town’s most in-demand destination venues.
Positioned on the apex of picture-perfect Camps Bay
beach, with the magnificent Twelve Apostles to the side
and Table Mountain behind, this setting has kept locals
and foreigners spellbound by its beauty, and continues
to do so. From comfortable lounge areas perfect for
chilling straight from the beach or winding the day up
with delicious cocktails and snacks, to buzzing sidewalk
tables serviced by vibrant waitresses, and backed by an
operations team dedicated to creating a unique
experience for our clientele, we will see to it that you
have an unforgettable experience, whatever the
occasion.
Originally a hairdressing salon before Café Caprice
expanded its size back in 2002, this area has become
the epicentre from which the magic emanates, as the
Café Caprice resident DJ’s spin tunes from their
elevated perch. The mirror-backed bar, framed by
sandwave walls and with its Kiaat wood base, houses
an extensive selection of beverages and spirits. On the
sea side of the bar the three colorful leather-backed
lounges allow for the ultimate in beach bar
entertainment. These sought-after lounges are available
upon request. The entire Groove bar can host up to 80
people and is available to hire for private events. Please
contact us for availability, especially over the summer
months from November through until March.
www.cafecaprice.co.za
FALL IN LOVE WITH MSC OPERA
THE PERFECT SETTING FOR WEDDINGS AND
HONEYMOONS
With the open ocean being the perfect place to celebrate
a wedding, romance and love, there is no wonder that
this choice has been made by so many South Africans
across the various ships that have cruised the local
seasons in previous years.
The MSC Opera will again this 2014/15 season provide
the ideal dreamy setting for Weddings, Honeymoons and
the renewal of vows.
An onboard ceremony offers not only an idyllic setting,
but also ease and convenience. Guests are all hosted on
board, with cruise accommodation inclusive of meals
and entertainment throughout the voyage. Brides to be
are easily put at ease by the planning assistance given
from an efficient team before embarkation as well as a
competent events crew on-board, catering for every
whim. From small intimate ceremonies to big and festive
celebrations MSC Cruises offers the perfect setting.
MSC Cruises SA offers loving couples 3 packages to
choose from, Silver, Gold and Platinum and include
priority embarkation, wedding planning, venue selection,
wedding cakes, photographs and more. Packages cater
for any bride’s needs and budget, and can be tailored to
suit.
Couples wishing to hold a wedding ceremony aboard
ship should, however, remember though that they need
to first legalise their marriage on South African soil in
terms of local law.
A cruise honeymoon remains popular option for
newlyweds around the world, and is no different for
South Africans. A Honeymoon on board is a time that
will be cherished into the future, and provides a blissful
setting for rest, relaxation and adventure. Honeymoon
couples are given a free upgrade on all MSC Ships.
For more www.msccruises.co.za
The local cuisine in Mauritius originates from three
continents – in line with the birthplaces of its
inhabitants. By visiting the island, guests have the
opportunity to sample a variety of foods, including
Indian, Chinese, Creole and European.
Mauritian cooking is in a class of its own: a
combination of flavours that have evolved through its
different cultural heritages and cooking traditions.
Mauritians are creative with food, mixing various
styles in a single menu. They are just as happy to
experiment with recipes from Chinese, Indian or
Muslim cuisines as they are to create tempting
Creole or European dishes.
Mauritian cuisine is proud of its heritage, but has also
gained a fine reputation in the contemporary culinary
world. Leading chefs such as Paul Bocuse, Alain
Ducasse and the Troisgros brothers have visited the
island and introduced menus to boost the top-quality
cuisine already available. Local chefs meanwhile are
known for their creativity and ‘savoir-faire’, using
traditional and local ingredients to create modern
fare for some of the island’s most famous hotels.
‘Table D’Hôte’
One of the best ways to experience the pleasure and
flavours of truly local fare is to visit a typical ‘table
d’hôte’ or a local, specialised restaurants.
Do not hesitate to try the local favourite snacks,
including ‘dholl purri’ wheat pancakes stuffed with
dholl and served with curry and tomato sauce,
faratas, gateaux piments (chilli bites) and samosas.
SUGAR
Sweet crystals
Golden, brown, red or white
Crunchy
Once a rare, precious, expensive and even
reportedly magical substance, associated with
pleasure and luxury…
Mauritius offers you sugary treasures and pleasures.
TEA
Sensuous aromas unveil the flavours of Mauritius in
a single cup of tea…
As night gives way to the first rays of dawn
Tea leaves light up, still peppered with droplets of
dew
Rustling of leaves breaks the silence
Hundreds of women with huge wicker baskets on
their backs gently pick handfuls of buds
From the tea plantation and the tea factory to tea
tasting, the island offers an open invitation for people
to discover the secrets and the history of its famous
Mauritian tea.
RUM
“Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum”: pirates, conquerors
and explorers all loved to quaff rum
Rum production: a tradition as old as the history of
Mauritius
An exhilarating spirit with heady aromas
An invitation to enjoy lazy days beneath the tropical
sun
A liquor to taste and experience.
Local company Tourist Villages Co. Ltd recently
launched its first tourist village in the town of
Mahébourg. Situated in the gardens of the town’s
naval museum, the retail space accommodates
about 20 permanent exhibitors, all from Mahébourg
region. All the items offered for sale are local
handicraft creations.
In view of offering stand space to the maximum of
operators, 11 individual craftsmen and two
associations were selected. Preference was given to
craftsmen from the south of the island who showed
interest and responded to the invitation of Tourist
Villages Co. Ltd.
This was a great opportunity for the 60 artisans
represented by the Arts and Crafts Manufacturers
Association of Mauritius (ACMAM) to promote their
handicraft.
A second stand was also provided to Le movement
Pour l’Autosuffisance Alimentaire – an association
consisting of 12 member craftsmen from Vieux
Grand Port who make handicraft from the pandanus
(Vacoas) region.
Investment and future plans
The Mahébourg tourist village required an
investment of 6 million MRU prior to launch. It will be
the first in a series. Tourist Villages Co Ltd is now
planning to launch a much more ambitious second
village in Belle Mare – something that will require an
overall investment of around 200 million MRU.
The new tourist village of Belle Mare will
accommodate 35 shops, a food court, a recreation
centre and, of course, exhibition space for artists.
Subsequently, another tourist village is expected to
be launched in Flic en Flac.
The pinnacle of tropical elegance
World-renowned luxury five star resort in
Mauritius, Le Touessrok is one of the world’s
great romantic resorts. It is the essence of
cool, modern elegance basking in the cultural
warmth of tropical Mauritius.
Le Touessrok resort Mauritius is one of the
“Leading hotels of the World”.
This majestic resort lies on a beautiful stretch
of sandy coast, with magnificent views of the
tranquil Trou d’Eau Douce Bay. Out in the
lagoon are two beautiful islands; Ilot Mangénie
and Ile aux Cerfs , home to the resort’s Le
Touessrok 18-hole championship golf course,
one of the best in Mauritius.
Le Touessrok hotel: luxury and elegance for
your holiday
Le Touessrok hotel Mauritius is five star luxury
at its best, the perfect holiday setting for
couples and families, with a fabulous range of
facilities, including an extensive choice of
water sports and land-based activities, 5
restaurants, a renowned Givenchy Spa and
personal butler service.
This five star resort also features three luxury
waterfront villas, which have redefined the
benchmark for luxury villas in Mauritius.
Open since May 2005, Le Touessrok Villas
offer ultra-exclusive and spacious
accommodation, using the latest technology to
meet the high expectations of the most
discerning guests to Mauritius.
Contact : Mr Nihad Kader Tel : +230 402 7700 - Fax : +230 402 7500
Email : reservation@letouessrok.mu
www.letouessrokresort.com
On the southwestern side of the island, the soft
white sands of Le Morne Beach and its
turquoise lagoon create a magical setting
where lavishly appointed accommodations and
pampering converge amid the many charms of
Mauritius.
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is a five star
luxury resort with 172 guest rooms and suites
with breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean
waters.
Bask in the sun by a luxurious pool or on the
beach; go wind and kite surfing; or escape to a
sanctuary of rejuvenation at the signature
Iridium Spa featuring 12 private treatment
rooms. indulge in the sublime pleasures of the
spa.
The Resort introduces a collection of carefully
selected restaurants and bars including Simply
India, the signature restaurant by Michelin star
chef Atul Kochhar, where accomplished master
chefs present exciting new fine dining
experiences to the guests.
Le Morne Peninsula · Mauritius · Phone:
(230) 403 9000
Central Reservations: +800 325 78734
stregismauritius@stregis.com
www.stregismauritius.com
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