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This is without doubt the most spectacular property in Mauritius, if not the Indian Ocean. The concept of Villas Lencia is ultra designer home from home. 4 villas – Villa #1 beachfront with pool and 4 suites and 3 guest villas of 3 suites each with their own pool.

The property is the home of an international businessman and art collector and is an expression of his love of Mauritian culture and his taste for art and design. In a nutshell 4 stunning villas with hotel service, concierge, gym and spa right on a private beach. Ultra Design

Villa #1 A stunning home in a 1600m2 garden and living space of 490m2. Our favourite features are 300m2 terrace and the two huge Fabio November masks at each end of the heated 75m2 pool, the linear frames that house the day beds, the living area 120m2 with open plan kitchen and the suites with a patio of 60-70m2, the lobby with its library area, the master bedroom with its huge dressing room and bathroom with designer tub.

“We were blown away by the freshness and originality of these new villas. It raises the bar in Mauritius luxury villa rentals. The owner has put his heart into every detail and we know our discerning clients will appreciate the properties and location” says Julie Gauthier, Co-Founder of Villas De Maitre.

The interior design includes Henri Pedersen Imola chairs, carpets from Toulemonde Bochat, JLB Litezone and Blacheree Illumination for the lights and Elitis for the walls. The villa also houses a private collection of photographic works by Jean-Daniel Lorieux and Aarons Slim (american photographer of the stars in 70s) and works by artist Pierre Letellier and of other artist some up and coming Christiaan Conradie, Daniel Orme, Paul Senyol, Rezo, Kilmani-Jo, Bagus Rai, Costache, and Allan Tuttle.

Villas 2, 3 and 4 are guest villas of 3 bedrooms en suite in a 600m2 garden and living area of 285m2 with a 85m2 living room and open plan kitchen. The ground floor master suite is 45m2 with a pool patio. The villa terrace is 100m2 with a heated swimming pool of 50m2 and a gazebo of 6m2.

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Villas De Maitre is a leading luxury private villa company providing access to some of the most beautiful and exceptional villas in Mauritius and Seychelles. Villas De Maitre directors personally inspect and evaluate each villa guaranteeing that passion for excellence and quality expected by their clients. As well as providing accommodation and destination information, Villas De Maitre’s concierge can provide extra services to suit every client’s needs, whether these are VIP arrival, chefs, nannies, sea or land excursions. Villas De Maitre, market leader in Mauritius & Seychelles luxury private villa rental, has over 18 years experience of representing some of the most exclusive private luxury villas on these islands.

Looking for the perfect place to recharge yourself? If you are one of those whose New Year’s resolution is to get fit, why not find inspiration and motivation across the globe on a health and fitness holiday? One of the best ways to ensure that this year’s resolution becomes a reality is to kick-start 2012 with an active break to an exotic destination.

Health and Fitness Travel (www.healthandfitnesstravel.com ) who provides tailor-made active and wellness holidays worldwide recommend their top five fitness breaks.

Steve Halsall, a celebrity personal trainer and spokesperson for Health and Fitness Travel says; “There is nothing like eating like you know you should, training to your edge and recovering in idyllic surroundings. Good habits are easier to implement when you have the time and energy to truly understand just how easy it is to change and what your true potential is. Taking the plunge and going on an active holiday where you’ll be the focus of attention will enable you to hit the ground running in the New Year. Active holidays are always inspiring, memorable and a real opportunity to change your life for ever.”

Exercising outdoors in natural surroundings is a great way to leave you feeling recharged, motivated and healthier, these fitness holidays are loaded with plenty of outdoor activities like tennis, hiking and mountain biking. These holidays will meet your individual health and fitness goals, whether it’s weight loss, increased muscle tone or cardio fitness. Nurture your body and soul, fight the flab and live a healthier lifestyle, here are our top five fitness holidays to help you kick-start that New Year health regime.

Absolute Sanctuary Fitness
Thailand

This bespoke holiday caters for those seeking to improve their fitness levels or who want to kick-start a fitness regime. Enjoy personalised fitness sessions both indoor and outdoor including a wide variety of exercises such as cardio vascular workouts, weight training sessions, beach bootcamp, Pilates reformer sessions, Muay Thai kick boxing lessons and daily yoga classes to include Ashtanga and Hot Flow. Be nourished with healthy meals and power-blast super shakes to keep your energy levels up, along with healing spa treatments to knead away your aching muscles leaving your body restored.

Absolute Sanctuary Fitness costs from £1,929pp which includes 7 nights’ accommodation all-inclusive, the fitness Programme, return flights from the UK and transfers.

The Chateau Fitness
Malaysia

Located in the Berjaya Hills amidst a lush tropical rain forest, The Chateau is the world’s first organic wellness and destination retreat. Enhance your strength, endurance and improve your health and well-being with this tailored fitness programme. Enjoy lots of activities at your disposal including: jungle trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, golf, yoga and exercise classes, and unwind with spa treatments and holistic classes such as meditation.

The Chateau Fitness costs from £3,190pp which includes 7 nights’ accommodation all-inclusive, the fitness Programme, return flights from the UK and transfers.

Shanti Maurice Physique
Mauritius

Enjoy a tailored fitness programme to let you tone muscles, cleanse out toxins, calm your mind and restore an overstressed body, leaving you rejuvenated and revitalised. A health and fitness consultation welcomes you, followed by tennis, yoga, meditation and lots of fabulous spa treatments at this beautiful chic retreat. There is also a daily schedule of activities to include, yoga, Pilates, cooking classes, morning powerwalks, water sports, snorkelling, tennis, golf and numerous exercise classes.

Shanti Maurice Physique costs from £2,980pp which includes 7 nights’ accommodation all-inclusive, return flights from the UK and transfers.

The BodyHoliday
St. Lucia

An amazing health and fitness retreat in St Lucia, this resort offers an extensive timetable of fitness and holistic classes including beach boxing, Zumba, yoga, body spin and Pilates. Enjoy a daily spa treatment along with enough activities including tennis, water sports, archery, fencing, biking and morning walks to keep you busy from dusk till dawn.

The BodyHoliday costs from £1,859pp which includes 7 nights’ accommodation all-inclusive, return flights from the UK and transfers.

Canyon Ranch
Arizona

Choose from 225 health and fitness programmes with a team of more than 60 wellness professionals to help you. A leading spa offering daily treatments to rejuvenate and 40+ complimentary fitness classes each day, along with guided hikes, walks, adventure courses and biking excursions. Located in the magnificent Sonoran Desert, Canyon Ranch offers endless opportunities for pleasure, relaxation, discovery and renewal.

Canyon Ranch costs from £3,700pp which includes 7 nights’ accommodation all-inclusive, return flights from the UK and transfers.

For more information visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com  or call 0845 5441936

Lighter. Brighter.

Which is the best kind of tropical island holiday? One where you lie on the same

spot of the beach every day, read a couple of paperbacks, barely leave your lounger and pay exorbitant prices for imported water? Or one with benefits that last well after the tan has faded? Where you come back feeling re-energised, reinvigorated, re-inspired and re-ignited?

For those who tick the second box, LUX* Island Resorts launches this December at three hotels on Mauritius, one in the Maldives and one on Ile de La Réunion. The new brand, which replaces Naïade Resorts Ltd, represents the complete re-launch of the Company and the culmination of an intensive twelve months of painstaking preparation and rehearsal.

CEO Paul Jones, a passionate hotelier and travel industry expert, was previously a key member of the team responsible for launching the highly aspirational One&Only brand. When he took over the fading Naïade Resorts group in late 2010, he and his management team saw an opportunity to create something truly unique in its place. They recognised that luxury itself had undergone a sea change: no longer synonymous with excess and bling, true luxury has become simpler, fresher and more individual.

Inspired by this change, it was agreed that rather than offering the standard sun, sea and sand 5-star vacation, LUX* Island Resorts would be defined by an experience that had been entirely and radically re-conceptualised.

The manifestation of this change is Island Light, the signature concept that will run at all LUX* Island Resorts. Adopting a name which is Latin for light, the new brand is dedicated to staging a lighter, brighter and less complicated holiday experience. Jones compares the concept to a musical production, where each resort is a
theatre and its staff is the cast producing a show-stopping performance every day.

At its core is the commitment to doing the ordinary extraordinarily. Freshly-roasted organic coffee, retro-styled ice-cream parlours, on-the-beach film screenings, pop-up restaurants, integrated wellness & spa programmes, honesty bars and libraries of cool magazines are individually tempting, but it is the cumulative impact of these and a whole raft of other carefully choreographed Island Light experiences – underpinned by truly incredible service – which adds up to an exhilarating change of direction within the ‘sea of sameness’ that most resorts offer.

LUX* recognises that it is the audience – the guests – who count most and Jones is confident that this new brand of simpler, more relaxed and more individual luxury – underpinned with truly incredible service – will have wide appeal: “I have spent 35 years designing, building, operating and managing resorts in exotic destinations around the world”, says Jones, “this project has presented me with an opportunity to contribute all that knowledge and insight. We are doing more than simply changing the name of the Company or putting a new brand on our hotels. Island Light is the summation of many different ingredients, which when experienced as a whole are a very powerful alternative to the usual island resort holiday. LUX* has determined its purpose as ‘Helping People Celebrate Life’ and that is what every
member of our team is committed to and has pledged to deliver”.

Nestled in a private estate in the South-West of Mauritius is one of the most prestigious privately owned villa estates. Belle Rivière estate consists of 33 exclusive 3, 4 and 7 bedroom villas with access to the acclaimed new boutique hotel brand Sofitel So Mauritius. The estate’s villas are designed from island stone and exotic wood and all have ocean views. The villas are within 5 minutes of Heritage Golf Club and 20 minutes from Le Morne Brabant Mountain (a UNESCO world heritage site).

Each villa has an infinity pool with a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean. The suites are bright and spacious and are equipped with over-sized bathrooms and outdoor showers. There are extra double-bedrooms which become practical for large families with children or groups of over six. The villas feature expected technologies such as air conditioning per room, free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station, a plasma screen with home cinema & DVD player; adding modern comfort to the exotic lifestyle. The large main living area is made up of the open-plan American kitchen, dining room and living room which lead onto the pool. The villas are all designed with a focus on the outdoor coastal habitat; with lush gardens of indigenous flora opening up to the glistening sea and being constructed from exotic wood and island stone creating the warm Zen ambience. “We are really delighted with these villas” says Julie Gauthier, Director and Co-Founder “The Thalie style villa offers 7 bedrooms in 4 suites and 3 double bedrooms, a first on the island and great for groups of friends travelling together. Two Villa Thalies can be rented together offering accommodation for a party of 30 for a family get together or private wedding.”

The villas come with daily maid as standard and the concierge can organize butler and chef, baby-sitters and in-villas masseuse.

All Villa guests have full access and “carte privilege” to the Sofitel So Mauritius Bel Ombre Hotel, where Thai architect Lek Brunnag’s inimitable architecture is enhanced by exclusive designs of furniture and interiors by Fashion designer Kenzo Takada. The hotel offers a relaxing and elegant environment to achieve total relaxation and well-being at So Spa and So Fit.

About Villas De Maitre
Villas De Maitre is a leading luxury private villa company providing access to some of the most beautiful and exceptional villas in Mauritius and Seychelles. Villas De Maitre directors personally inspect and evaluate each villa guaranteeing that passion for excellence and quality expected by their clients. As well as providing accommodation and destination information, Villas De Maitre can organise extra services to suit every client’s needs, whether these are chefs, nannies, catamaran trips or excursions.

Villas De Maitre, market leader in Mauritius & Seychelles luxury private villa rental, has over 18 years experience of representing some of the most exclusive private luxury villas on the islands.

British Airways is changing its Mauritius timetable to give customers an extra day in the sun this winter.

Flights back from the Indian Ocean isle will take off 12 hours later than at present, creating more time for relaxation before travellers have to get their flights to London.

The better timing coincides with the route being switched from Heathrow to Gatwick, further strengthening the airline’s premium leisure programme at the airport. British Airways has recently opened the new state-of-the-art terminal extension at Gatwick, which will be home to all British Airways flights at Gatwick. It is designed to give customers more control of their journey, as well as providing an innovative travelling experience using the most advanced technology and a new approach to customer service.

The new British Airways terminal extension allows passengers to do more for themselves, from checking-in and choosing seats to printing their own bag tags.

Silla Maizey, director of Gatwick, said: “We have a strong premium leisure strategy for Gatwick – we want it to be a hub for great high-end holiday destinations. Moving the Mauritius flight here helps us to strengthen this position as it will now sit alongside destinations such as the Maldives and the Caribbean.

“We’ve listened to feedback from our customers about the timings of the flights to Mauritius so it’s great we’ve been able to design the new schedule around their needs. This new timing has an evening departure from Mauritius and an early morning arrival into Gatwick, giving back customers a full day at their destination when they would otherwise have been flying.”

British Airways offer a wide range of hotels in Mauritius including great value all-inclusive resorts, such as the 3-star Emeraude Beach Hotel on the east coast of the island. This small hotel enjoys a friendly atmosphere and takes its influences from traditional Mauritian lifestyle.

There are also a whole host of four and five star hotels including Le Touessrok, ideal for those looking for spa hotels in Mauritius. Le Touessrok is a stunning, luxurious resort extending across a collection of offshore islands. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this hotel is perfect for relaxing with the nine-room Givenchy Spa offering an array of exotic treatments. Alternatively, the 5-star Long Beach is great for those looking for a more active holiday with three swimming pools and three flood-lit tennis courts on offer to guests.

For a romantic holiday in Mauritius then the One and Only Le Saint Geran is ideal. The stunning resort is set in 60 acres of tropical gardens on the Belle Mare peninsula, fringed by a mile of white sand beaches and is akin to the atmosphere of an exclusive private club. The Oberoi Mauritius offers couples impeccable service, sensational food and added touches such as iPod music docks in guest rooms.

About British Airways:
British Airways offers a wide range of holiday experiences around the world to complement its flight network, with city breaks, beach holidays (including holidays in Spain and Maldives holidays), hotels from value two star hotels through to luxury five star resorts, Avis car hire and as well as a wide range of experiences in-resort from city tours through to transfers. Customers can save time and money with ba.com when booking ATOL protected holiday packages utilising flight+hotel or flight+car (ATOL number is 5985). Passengers are offered added peace of mind to their holiday plans and the security of travelling with British Airways. British Airways plc constantly seeks to exceed customers’ expectations, both in terms of the value for money and quality of the service provided.

Website: http://www.ba.com/

2012 marks the Diamond Anniversary of Mauritius travel pioneers Beachcomber, a landmark that truly demonstrates their expertise and longevity in the Indian Ocean hotel industry. To celebrate 60 years in the business, Beachcomber Tours is delighted to offer couples 60% off half-board accommodation for a second guest when travelling in June 2012 to their flagship property in Mauritius, the luxurious Royal Palm.

Since opening their first hotel back in 1952, Beachcomber Hotels has grown to feature 8 stunning hotels in Mauritius and the beautiful Sainte Anne Resort & Spa in the Seychelles.

This fantastic 60% saving can now be booked at the world famous Royal Palm, a hotel that truly sets the standard for luxury in the Indian Ocean. Situated on an amazing stretch of beach and just a short walk to lively Grand Baie, the elegant yet welcoming Royal Palm is renowned for its flawless service and outstanding hospitality as hotel staff outnumbers guests by three to one.

Some of the highlights at this luxurious hotel include superb cuisine from internationally recognised chef, Michel de Matteis, a magnificent Spa by Clarins and spacious all-suite accommodation offering magnificent views towards the calm, crystal waters of Grand Baie.

Beachcomber Tours (01483 445685; www.beachcombertours.co.uk) offers 7 nights from £2,390 per person based on 2 sharing a Junior Suite on a half-board basis, departing June 2012. Price includes 7 nights accommodation, economy class flights and private hotel transfers.
Saving £1,500 per couple

www.beachcomber-hotels.com

Specialists in long-haul travel, Tropical Sky has expanded its portfolio for 2012, adding resorts in Thailand, United Arab Emirates and throughout the Caribbean. While Mauritius steals the show for hot hotel predictions for next year with a selection of boutique resorts ideal for couples and families.

WHAT’S NEW

Thailand: Boathouse Resort On The Beach Re-Opens in Phuket

After extensive renovation, the re-branded boutique Boathouse Resort On The Beach has just opened in Phuket. Situated on the breathtaking Kata Beach, adjacent to the Andaman Sea, this four-star plus resort now offers an exceptional blend of its original elegance and traditions with a distinctly contemporary style. New additions include a rooftop Sunset Lounge, beach club, infinity edge pool and a spa.

For active guests, there are boat and scuba-diving trips and sea kayak tours or land excursions such as jungle trekking and elephant riding. Retail therapy is provided in the form of extensive shopping opportunities within walking distance, while foodies can learn the secrets of Thai cuisine with hands-on cooking classes by Chef Rattana.

In the evening there are various Thai cultural shows and cabarets to entertain, while the resort’s Boathouse Wine & Grill offers an award-winning wine cellar and Thai and French gourmet menus, which will appeal to connoisseurs of fine dining.

In 2012, prices start from £1,089 per person, based on selected departures in July and September. The price includes scheduled flights from Heathrow with Thai Airways, seven nights in a superior sea view room on a bed and breakfast basis, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk/deals  or call 0844 332 9349.

WHAT’S HOT

Mauritius: A Unique All-Inclusive Golf Or Spa Concept At Tamarina Hotel

Offering elegant simplicity, the boutique four-star Tamarina Hotel, Golf, Beach & Spa, is nestled between the mountains and turquoise waters on the west coast of Mauritius. With only 50 rooms, it offers a warm and tranquil atmosphere with a unique all-inclusive golf or spa concept.

For golfers there’s unlimited green fees (excluding golf cart) on the 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Rodney Wright, while non-golfers can take advantage of a complimentary 45-minute spa treatment each day (except on arrival and departure days).

The hotel also offers waterskiing, tennis, dolphin watching, a catamaran cruise and a nearby PADI dive school. Enjoy free entrance to the Casela Nature & Leisure Park, where the brave can book a very unique activity to walk with the lions, while also getting up close and personal to zebra, giant tortoise, lemur and ostrich. Fun activities are available with quads or buggys as well as treks in river gorges, hanging bridges 60m in the air and the longest zipline in the Indian Ocean.

In 2012, prices start from £1,489 per person (saving £140 per person) and include scheduled flights from Heathrow with Air Mauritius, seven nights in a deluxe room on an all-inclusive basis, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk/deals  or call 0844 332 9349.

St Lucia: Couples-Only Twin Centre – Stonefield Estate Villa Resorts & Rendezvous

Discover the diversity between the north and south of St Lucia and explore the dramatic scenery, enchanting culture and intimate resorts with a seven-night two-centre trip.

Stonefield Estate Villa Resort is a luxury four-star boutique resort with a magical and romantic air. Boasting one of the most dramatic settings in the Caribbean, it offers 17 rustic villas, each with its own unique and distinctly homely feel, complete with four poster bed, outdoor shower and large veranda with pool and hammocks. This is truly a place to relax, luxuriate and rejuvenate, however, those that wish to venture out of the resort will find themselves perfectly located to explore the surrounding area of natural beauty.

Transfer to the four-star Rendezvous, which is located on the stunning shores of Malabar Beach. This charming couples-only resort is ideal for those looking for a relaxing and intimate holiday combined with a great range of sports and activities. Facilities include two swimming pools, watersports, gym, tennis courts, archery, outdoor spa room and sauna.

A seven-night trip in May 2012 starts from £1,599 per person (saving £200 per person) and includes scheduled flights from Gatwick, accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis with three nights in a garden villa at Stonefield Estate Villa Resort and four nights in a garden view room on an all-inclusive basis at Rendezvous. Resort and internal road transfers, taxes and surcharges are also included.

Add-ons: Upgrade this package to an all-inclusive basis at Stonefield from £250 per person. A one-way internal helicopter transfer can be arranged from Rendezvous to the airport for £100 per person. Visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk/deals  or call 0844 332 9349.

Dubai: Combine A City & Beach Holiday At The Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate

With a reputation for world-class shopping, entertainment and glamour, Dubai makes an excellent choice for those looking for more than just a beach holiday. Keep costs down with a city centre hotel that offers free transportation to the beach.

New to the Tropical Sky portfolio is the five-star Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate, one of the only all-inclusive hotels found in the heart of the city. Located next door to the world’s largest themed shopping mall, this luxury hotel houses eight restaurants and bars, a dedicated kids’ club, swimming pool and gym. For beach lovers it has access to the Oceana Beach Club, just 10 minutes from the hotel via complimentary shuttle bus.

In 2012, prices start from £899 per person (saving £50 per person), based on selected departures in January and early February. The price includes scheduled flights from Heathrow with Oman Air, five nights in a superior room on an all-inclusive basis, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk/deals or call 0844 332 9349.

To book any of these offers visit www.tropicalsky.co.uk/deals  or telephone 0844 332 9349.

2012 marks the Diamond Anniversary of Mauritius travel pioneers Beachcomber, a landmark that truly demonstrates their expertise and longevity in the Indian Ocean hotel industry. To celebrate 60 years in the business, Beachcomber Tours is delighted to offer couples 60% off half-board accommodation for a second guest when travelling in June 2012 to their flagship property in Mauritius, the luxurious Royal Palm.

Since opening their first hotel back in 1952, Beachcomber Hotels has grown to feature 8 stunning hotels in Mauritius and the beautiful Sainte Anne Resort & Spa in the Seychelles.

This fantastic 60% saving can now be booked at the world famous Royal Palm, a hotel that truly sets the standard for luxury in the Indian Ocean. Situated on an amazing stretch of beach and just a short walk to lively Grand Baie, the elegant yet welcoming Royal Palm is renowned for its flawless service and outstanding hospitality as hotel staff outnumbers guests by three to one.

Some of the highlights at this luxurious hotel include superb cuisine from internationally recognised chef, Michel de Matteis, a magnificent Spa by Clarins and spacious all-suite accommodation offering magnificent views towards the calm, crystal waters of Grand Baie.

Beachcomber Tours (01483 445685; www.beachcombertours.co.uk) offers 7 nights from £2,390 per person based on 2 sharing a Junior Suite on a half-board basis, departing June 2012. Price includes 7 nights accommodation, economy class flights and private hotel transfers.
Saving £1,500 per couple
www.beachcomber-hotels.com

01 December will see the opening of Plage Bleue, a brand new luxury oceanfront development of private apartments and villas in Trou aux Biches for rental on the north west coast of Mauritius.

The property comprises of 12 x 3-bedroom apartments and 2 pool villas decorated in fresh contemporary style with all home comforts. All balconies are furnished with outdoor furniture and glass railings. Each apartment has its own Weber barbecue. The complex is right next door to Veranda Pointe aux Biches with its bar, restaurant and spa. Trou aux Biches is a popular beach resort with water -sports, scuba diving, island excursions and Grand Bay with its restaurants and shops just 10 minutes away. “After the success of our other luxury apartments this past year perfectly complementing our villa portfolio, we are delighted to add Plage Bleue with its clean and elegant style in this popular beach location” says Julie Gauthier Director and Co-Founder of Villas De Maitre

Accommodation

There are 12 apartment units and 2 villas in total:

๏4 Beachfront 120 m2 (3 bedrooms)

๏6 Premium 120m2 (3 Bedrooms)

๏2 Superior Apartments/Penthouses 170 m2 (3 bedrooms all en-suite)

๏2 villas 170 m2 (3 bedrooms all en-suite)

Highlights

-Beachfront location with stunning views
-Luxurious bathrooms

-Free WIFI

-Technologies such as docking station and DVD player in lounge accompanied by a 40″ mounted TV
-Open Plan kitchen with plenty of appliances
- Close to shops, bars and restaurants

-Dedicated villa manager and concierge

-Parking

About Villas De Maitre

Villas De Maitre is a leading luxury private villa company providing access to some of the most beautiful and exceptional villas in Mauritius and Seychelles. Villas De Maitre directors personally inspect and evaluate each villa guaranteeing that passion for excellence and quality expected by their clients. As well as providing accommodation and destination information, Villas De Maitre can organise extra services to suit every client’s needs, whether these are chefs, nannies, catamaran trips or excursions.

Villas De Maitre, market leader in Mauritius luxury private villa rental, has over 18 years experience of representing some of the most exclusive private luxury villas on the islands.

Can’t face another unhealthy Christmas at home with squabbling in-laws, mistletoe and an overstuffed turkey? You won’t have too as Health and Fitness Travel (www.healthandfitnesstravel.com)  who provides tailor-made active and wellness holidays worldwide has come up with their top five healthy Christmas holidays, so you can have a change of scenery and start the New Year feeling rejuvenated.

Be the envy of your friends as you jet set to a tropical getaway during the festive season and escape another freezing winter.

Get away from your television haven and onto on a healthy break by waking up to a glorious Christmas day sunrise with an ocean view. Enjoy delicious healthy cuisine, rejuvenating spa treatments, yoga, hiking or a beach boxing class.

Here are our top five healthy Christmas getaways. These holidays are designed to ensure you board the plane home not only relaxed but rejuvenated too and include all sorts of vitality-boosting activities, menus and treatments for the perfect Christmas holiday.

SHA Wellness Clinic
Spain

Experience a healthy Christmas break at the world’s first macrobiotic wellness clinic. Enjoy a personalised health plan to improve your well-being and tempt your taste buds with a delicious specialised Christmas SHA diet at the Shamadi restaurant and Christmas healthy baking cooking lessons. Enjoy fitness activities such as yoga, hiking and dance classes to keep active and rejuvenate your body and mind with natural therapeutic treatments to indulge your senses.

Health and Fitness Travel offers 7 nights at SHA Wellness Clinic from £2,740pp including a tailored wellness programme, return flights and transfers.

Kamalaya
Thailand, Asia

Welcome to an all-inclusive healthy holiday in Thailand that can thoroughly diminish your pre-Christmas unhealthy habits.

Cleanse your system and regain your energy and vitality with a tailored wellness programme to include detox, weight loss, fitness or yoga. Enjoy healthy and delicious cuisine, a lymphatic or vital massage to feel thoroughly energised and daily holistic classes to include; yoga, meditation and tai chi.

Health and Fitness Travel offers 7 nights at Kamalaya from £2,700pp including a tailored wellness programme, return flights and transfers.

Canyon Ranch
Arizona, US

Spend Christmas in the majestic Sonoran desert at this leading health and fitness retreat which offers the absolute best in exploration, renewal and relaxation. With over 40 fitness classes every day, including; yoga, dance and cardio workouts, you can choose to keep fighting fit throughout the festive season. Explore the meaning of wellness through lectures, healthy cooking demonstrations and consultations, and enjoy the outdoors as you start your day with a guided hike, biking excursion or tennis lesson.

Health and Fitness Travel offers a seven night all-inclusive package at Canyon Ranch from £3,700 per person and includes the Life Enhancement programme, accommodation, return flights from the UK and transfers.

Shanti Maurice Physique
Mauritius

Enjoy the perfect Christmas getaway at this stunning wellness retreat situated in between gleaming blue waters and stunning coral reefs. Enjoy a tailored physique wellness programme to tone muscles, cleanse out toxins, calm your mind and restore an overstressed body.

A health and fitness consultation welcomes you, followed by tennis, yoga, meditation and lots of fabulous spa treatments. There is also a daily schedule of activities to include, yoga, Pilates, cooking classes, morning walks, water-sports, snorkelling, tennis, golf and numerous exercise classes.

Health and Fitness Travel offers 7 nights at Shanti Maurice from £2,770pp including a tailored wellness programme, return flights and transfers

ABAMA Rejuvenation
Tenerife

Wake up in paradise on Christmas day with a rejuvenating holiday beautifully graced by spectacular views of waterfalls, luscious lakes and volcanic landscapes. Enjoy exercising and socialising through unlimited group activities including; tennis, golf, exercise classes, Body Ballet, Yoga and personal training sessions. Relax your body and mind with an intensive body sculpting treatment or with a Tui Na therapy massage.

Health and Fitness Travel offers a 7 nights at Abama from £1,840pp including return flights, transfers, accommodation full board and the wellness programme.

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For more information visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com  or call 0845 5441936