Hotel Changes Reflect Cultural Diversity

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. October 14, 2008

MAURITIUS, October 12, 2005. "My aim is to create a holiday experience that will far exceed guests' expectations, leaving a deep and enriching imprint of the hotel, Mauritius and its people." So said veteran hotelier Jean - Pierre Auriol when he was appointed General Manager at the 5* Beau Rivage, flagship hotel of Naiade Resorts (www.naiade.com). His vision was to create an atmosphere of barefoot luxury which mirrored the rich and diverse culture which exists on the island.

The recent changes at Beau Rivage, situated on the east coast of Mauritius, are a result of an 18-month project overseen by Monsieur Auriol and his team. The melting pot of cultures which makes up the island is now clearly reflected in the culture of the hotel.

On Sundays, guests enjoy the aroma of delicious spices, as Head Chef Stephan-Jean prepares freshly-cooked Indian food and snacks throughout the day. Yoga classes are held in the gardens, and ladies can visit the Maharajah suite to have a henna tattoo from local students, to learn how to wrap a sari, and the significance of Indian make-up and jewellery.

The Creole or Heritage day features a colourful market on the beach where guests can choose their own fish to be cooked for dinner. They are also served freshly-pressed sugar cane as a tribute to the history of the sugar plantations, and are serenaded by a Beau Rivage Gospel group singing the blues in the Monsoon Bar. The Oriental day reflects the colours and traditions of the Chinese and Malay population on the island, including an amazing oriental buffet.

Guests at Beau Rivage are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining. The main restaurant, Rive Gauche is subtly re-decorated each day to give an ever-changing atmosphere for evenings. For special occasions, the hotel's gourmet restaurant, Indouchine, has an enviable reputation for fine dining where meals are prepared and cooked according to each guest's tastes. Guests can also now dine casually with their feet in the sand at the Mediterranee, and seafood lovers are spoiled for choice at Langoustine.

In keeping with its local ties, the hotel is the only one on the island to work closely with the Mauritius Art Academy who provide traditional and modern interpretations of the island's mixed heritage in music and dance, lighting and sound, under the velvet blue Mauritian sky. The speciality programmes are choreographed by Mauritian and Indian expert Sandeep Bhimjee. Night birds will love the late night jazz session at the Club Savanne on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The Spa Aphrodite has been completely renovated and is now double its previous size, with a strong emphasis on island health and beauty. Using a range of treatments, indulgencies include the ORIENTAL HAND BEAUTY which uses wonderful local ingredients.

As always, Beau Rivage is as welcoming to families as it is to couples and honeymooners. All the rooms can easily accommodate two adults and two children, and the renovated kids club, mini-golf, and teenager's games rooms are as popular as ever. With their Free Kids Offer* this makes the hotel a particularly attractive option for 2006.