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Shanti Maurice: Part 3
The last of my 3 part instalment of Shanti Maurice – a magical spot in Mauritius! Shanti means peace, and peaceful it was – here’s a little overview of the 5 Star Resort.
(Dress: Poetry)
Ooh a girls dream come true – massive bathroom with clothing rails and storage to unpack properly, deep bath tub, shower and vanity. After a long day traveling, the huge bed was heavenly too. (Complimentary bottled water is available in the rooms as you cannot drink the water – and wifi! Although one should really take the opportunity to switch off in such magnificent surroundings ! !)
The resort has has 61 spacious suites and 17 beachfront Villas.
The grounds are lush, tropical and quiet – making walking back to ones room a treat for the senses as you enjoy the sweet aroma in the air. Luckily there are golf carts if you experience the odd downpour as we did, due to the passing tropical cyclone earlier in the week.
I mentioned the awesome time we had at The Rum Shed, But Shanti has 6 restaurants to suit any style, and you can arrange picnics on the beach if you feel for a more private and relaxed experience. We unfortunately didn’t get to do The Fish Shack but how amazing does that look. I kept saying to my husband, imagine a wedding here! Dine under the stars at the Fish Shack and after party at The Rum Shed! 🙂 We did however also enjoy a beautiful 3 course meal at Pebbles ( This restaurant is Included in the half board package – the crispy crab starter a favourite) and where you enjoy a beautiful a la carte menu for breakfast each morning.
At your leisure there is a Spa, Yoga, meditation and a fitness centre. A walk down the long, pristine white beach will do the trick too. Zen! There’s a wide variety of free water sports and the hotel can arrange activities such as shopping trips, nature walks, quad biking and more.
We had a magical time at Shanti Maurice – a super spot for couples or families. (For more on the kid friendly vibes, read here!)
For more information – visit http://www.shantimaurice.com.
Perfect Proposal Winter Special
The Perfect Proposal is teaming up with four top-notch boutique hotels and guest estates in and around the Mother City to offer couples a special winter package from mid May until 30 September 2014.
Say’s Perfect Proposal: “We’ve partnered with Babylonstoren, Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate, Silvermist Mountain Lodge and Wine Estate, and Grootbos and will be offering couples that book through The Perfect Proposal a winter discount on accommodation at any of these luxurious hideaways.
Whether you’re popping the big question, celebrating an anniversary or simply want to spoil your better half, we’ve tailor-made our winter package for any romantic occasion. Experiencing one of four breathtaking estates at a price that won’t break the bank is just the beginning. Our team can put together customised packages that could include planning the entire getaway from start to finish, taking into consideration the latest food, music, décor and lifestyle trends. We’re all about the detail and that includes taking care of travel arrangements and adding personal touches. (Dare we say that this is what we do best?) ”
All I can say is I’ve had the privilege of staying at Babylonstoren and it’s amazing. Go and do anything there! Lunch, a walk round the gardens, spa or stay the week! And if Perfect Proposal can set you up something just that extra special – DO IT!
For more visit www.theperfectproposal.co.za