Outrigger Resorts Launches Exclusive Global Honeymoon Platform

Outrigger Resorts Launches Exclusive Global Honeymoon Platform

PHUKET, THAILAND – To coincide with the start of ITB Asia in Singapore, Oct. 25, Outrigger Resorts is launching a range of nine honeymoon packages for all of its Pacific, Asian and Indian Ocean beachfront resorts this week.

The packages cover some of the most desirable and iconic honeymoon destinations in the world: Maldives, Mauritius, Hawaii, Fiji, Guam, and Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand.

“Outrigger has made it easy for couples to plan a dream honeymoon and celebrate in paradise,” said Sean Dee, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Outrigger Enterprises Group, who is attending ITB Asia this week. “Our global honeymoon platform is an extension of the Outrigger Resorts Signature Experiences – inviting guests to ‘Escape Ordinary’ – and in this case, love every minute of the authentic tropical adventure.”

Each Outrigger “Honeymoon Getaway Package” is customized to the host location; standard inclusions typically feature breakfast in bed, romantic flower decorations and a selection of rich chocolates or a chilled bottle of sparkling wine. Newlyweds visiting Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort would enjoy a dreamy sunset cruise with cocktails and canapés or at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort an extraordinary honeymoon dinner on the beach and a 30-minute couple’s massage.

Six of the Outrigger Resorts in Maldives, Thailand, Fiji and Mauritius are also announcing “Ultimate Honeymoon Packages.” In these, couples enjoy all the features of the “Honeymoon Getaway,” plus additional romantic elements, such as a sundown cruise and Swedish massage at Castaway Island, Fiji; a couple’s spa treatment and VIP Mercedes-Benz airport transfers Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort; a honeymoon seafood dinner on the resort jetty and a couple’s massage in the VIP cabin at the spa for Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort; and a candlelit dinner for two on the beach at Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort.

Newlywed honeymoon couples can also join Outrigger Resorts’ beachfront vow renewal ceremonies at each Outrigger Resort. “Pledging allegiance to each other through a local culture ceremony adds additional emotional depth to the honeymoon experience,” said Dee.

Outrigger Resorts, which is celebrating its 70th Platinum Anniversary this year, has offered free vow renewal ceremonies at select properties for the past 15 years. With approximately 1,000 couples renewing their vows at Outrigger each year, that’s 15,000 couples who have already rekindled their love at Outrigger.

For the “Honeymoon Getaway” and “Ultimate Honeymoon” packages, each Outrigger resort requires a minimum stay between three to five nights, depending on the destination. The travel period for the honeymoon packages at all Outrigger Resorts is through Dec. 31, 2018. Guests must provide proof that their marriage date occurred less than one year prior to arrival.

Full details, terms and conditions are available on the Outrigger honeymoon overview page here on Outrigger.com. A click from the page shows the dynamic pricing of all honeymoon packages across the resorts. Prices vary according to date and can be viewed in each visitor’s preferred currency.

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Franck Seguin Appointed as General Manager of Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

Franck Seguin Appointed as General Manager of Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS – Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Franck Seguin general manager of the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, effective Sept. 1, 2017.

He will report to Outrigger president and CEO Scott Dalecio.

Seguin brings to Outrigger more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, including senior resort management roles in the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and North Africa.

Most recently, he was general manager of the Banyan Tree Takamaka in the Seychelles. Seguin also knows Mauritius well, having been general manager of the Angsana Balaclava, a five-star suites and villas property, and the Intercontinental Balaclava, a 210-room hotel – both in Mauritius.

Apart from his native French, Seguin speaks English and conversational Spanish. He has a bachelor’s degree in hotel and tourism management from the Vatel Business School in Lyon, France.

“It’s my pleasure to welcome Franck to Outrigger,” said Dalecio. “With his in-depth Indian Ocean knowledge and international hotel experience, Franck will help us grow the already acclaimed reputation of the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort.”

 

ABOUT THE OUTRIGGER MAURITIUS BEACH RESORT
Opened in April 2014, the stunning deluxe property with 181 sea-facing rooms offers a breathtaking beachfront location alongside the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean. Nestled in the nature reserve of Bel Ombre, 45 minutes from the airport, the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort blends the needs of the most sophisticated traveller with the charm and tradition of an early 18th century Mauritian sugar cane plantation. The resort features the locally renowned Plantation Club — famed for its Mauritian dining – a wide choice of relaxed dining outlets, a kids’ club, Navasana Spa (with hammam), and many watersports (including kite surfing). Visit Outrigger.com

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Outrigger Resorts Celebrates World Oceans Month with OZONE Eco-Activities

Outrigger Resorts Celebrates World Oceans Month with OZONE Eco-Activities
Guests can get in the OZONE with hands-on educational activities and lectures, beach cleanups, eco-tourism packages and more as part of Outrigger’s global conservation initiative

HONOLULU – Outrigger Resorts is kicking off World Oceans Month with enough coral planted, monitored and protected to cover approximately 100 football fields’ worth of coral since the 2015 launch of its global conservation initiative, OZONE (Outrigger’s ZONE).

In response to more than 60 percent of the world’s reefs depleting and under immediate threat from climate change, land-based pollution and unsustainable fishing, Outrigger’s OZONE conservation program encourages guests to become part of the solution. Coral planting in Fiji, snorkeling with a resident marine biologist in Maldives, viewing the ocean through a glass bottom boat in Mauritius, swimming with sea turtles in Hawaii, visiting a marine rehabilitation center in Thailand, and walking through an underwater aquarium tunnel in Guam are a sample of the hands-on educational opportunities offered year-round for Outrigger guests.

This June, throughout World Oceans Month, Outrigger Resorts properties worldwide are offering a diverse range of immersive activities and conservation opportunities for Outrigger guests to get in the OZONE mind-set and make a difference, even while on vacation.

“We define ‘The Outrigger Way’ as caring for the guest, the host and the place – OZONE is Outrigger’s pathway of action to care for the oceans surrounding the iconic destinations at which Outrigger Resorts are located,” said Sean Dee, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Outrigger Enterprises Group. “With help from our guests, Outrigger has grown and protected 100 football fields’ worth of coral, but this is just the beginning – the level of interest and engagement has inspired us to continue offering OZONE experiences that are eco-friendly, memorable and make a positive impact.”

OZONE Month + World Oceans Month Highlights
Outrigger Resorts’ beachfront properties are offering a range of educational and volunteer activities, family entertainment, exciting adventures and more – all in an effort to preserve the global coral systems and oceans’ biodiversity. Highlights from each destination include:
Hawaii: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort will feature live Hawaiian music, educational exhibits, games and more at the Waikiki Aquarium on June 24.
Visitors of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort are invited to visit and partake in an educational tour at the Phuket Aquarium and the Phuket Marine Biological Center, a rehabilitation center for turtles and other marine life that have been injured by debris, as well as participate in a local beach cleanup. Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort will be planting coconut trees and doing a beach cleanup.
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort will host an educational workshop for building and then sinking “fish houses” made of transplanted coral, which will become a coral nursery and attract a number of fish and other marine life over time. Castaway Island, Fiji will host a butterfly fish count, coastal tree planting, sunset kayak and night snorkel for guests.
Outrigger Guam Beach Resort is adjacent to and supports UnderWater World – Guam’s popular aquarium that teaches about the island’s vibrant sea life with a spectacular walk-through glass tunnel. The property will have a beach cleanup and mini fair with educational outreach, ocean crafts, raffle drawings and face painting.
Those visiting Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort can participate in a coral restoration workshop with the resident marine biologist, have some fun with a special #worldoceansday selfie stand with props and join in family activities available through the resort.
Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort will offer educational activities and glass bottom boat tours for guests to discover the beauty of various coral gardens in the lagoon in front of the resort.
OZONE Eco-Adventure Package
Guests at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort are invited to explore the ocean and safely scope out the fascinating world of Hawaii’s endangered green sea turtles with the OZONE Eco-Adventure Package. The offer features a buy-one, get-one-free Snorkel Eco-Adventure Sail Tour, two admission tickets to the Waikiki Aquarium and an in-room welcome gift that includes reef-friendly sunscreen, swim goggles, and a dive mesh bag to help with collecting plastics and other debris found in the ocean or on the beach. Starting at $239 per room, per night (taxes and fees not included), reservations can be made online at outrigger.com/ozone.

Conservation in Action
While the OZONE program will be highlighted on World Oceans Day, June 8, with special activations across all properties, Outrigger Resorts participate in year-round global and local efforts with dozens of opportunities for marine education and conservation activities. Outrigger hosts put the company’s conservation mission into action by participating in green initiatives across local communities such as marine environment educational sessions, field trips to beaches, coastal wetlands and mangroves and beach clean ups. As a result of the clean-up efforts, Outrigger’s Waikiki properties collectively recycled more than 354,000 pounds of aluminium, plastic, paper and glass.

Located on iconic beaches in Hawaii, Thailand, Guam, Fiji, Mauritius, and Maldives, Outrigger Resorts is dedicated to marine preservation and works year-round on a range of initiatives to generate awareness for the cause, as well as create opportunities for guests to help with the crucial marine ecosystems conservation. Please visit www.outrigger.com/events to learn more about each Outrigger Resort’s activations, as well as www.outrigger.com/ozone for more information.

Outrigger Resorts would also like to thank all its global partners for making World Oceans Month 2017 a success:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Polynesian Voyaging Society
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
Waikiki Aquarium (Hawaii)
Underwater World (Guam)
Mamanuca Environment Society (Fiji)
Reef Conservation Mauritius
Best Dives Maldives
Pure Blue Foundation in Thailand

 

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Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort Introduces Royal Cambodian Dining

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS – In a first for Mauritius, the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has introduced a Royal Khmer Cuisine menu from Cambodia. Starting 20 January, Khmer dishes will be available at the resort’s Plantation Club colonial-style restaurant every Friday night.

The new menu is the creation of chef Thai Samreth, who was born near world famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia, but grew up in the country’s capital Phnom Penh. He learned his culinary skills at the acclaimed Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, joining in 2000 as a Commis, rising to Junior Sous Chef in 2012.

He then expanded his experience in head chef roles in leading Cambodian resorts and restaurants, adding stints in Dubai and the Maldives before joining Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort in September 2016.

At the Outrigger — an all-villa and suite absolute beachfront property in the south of Mauritius — guests and visitors now have a mouth-watering experience awaiting them. “You will find intriguing textures, stimulating flavours and complex aromas – we use a lot of rice, fish, shellfish and garlic,” says chef Samreth.

“In Royal Khmer cuisine, we use small amounts of ingredients. All the art in the cuisine is based in the way you combine the herbs and seasoning,” he says.

The Khmer dining experience typically consists of a soup, salad, a fish course, a meat course, vegetables and rice. Various sauces and condiments are served with the meal to add extra flavour. Guests can mostly control the level of spiciness through the use of the sauces and condiments.

The creations are served family style, with a variety of dishes arriving together at the same time at the table.

The Friday menu will evolve, but will start 20 January with evocative creations such as spicy soft shell crab, steamed marinated duck with Khmer herbs, steamed langoustine in coconut milk and spice, pork medallion with pineapple and sautéed spinach, spicy and sour seafood with turmeric and ginger, and wok-fried beef with crushed pepper and piquant dip, to indicate a few highlights.

“I want to help guests try different tastes without fear. Trust me and it will lead to a sensational dining experience fit for the royal court of Cambodia,” says chef Samreth with a smile.

Guests and visitors to the Plantation Club at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort can enjoy the Royal Khmer Cuisine of chef Samreth every Friday from 7pm. A Blonde local craft beer from the Flying Dodo brewery in Mauritius is included with the hors d’oeuvre selection at the start of the meal. The ten-course set menu is available at MUR 3,200 (US$87, €81, £71) per person, inclusive of taxes.

For further information and bookings please contact the Plantation Club reservation team at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort. Tel (+230) 623 5000. Or email fnbsec.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Visit Outrigger.com.

Pack for Paradise with Outrigger Resorts and GHA’s “Travel the World” Sweepstakes

Pack for Paradise with Outrigger Resorts and GHA’s “Travel the World” Sweepstakes
New Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty program launches with the brand’s largest-ever sweepstakes, the chance to win a global getaway to nine iconic beachfront Outrigger Resorts

PHUKET, THAILAND – As the newest hospitality brand to join the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Outrigger Resorts is debuting its first-ever loyalty program with a chance for members to win the adventure of a lifetime and vacation at nine beachfront Outrigger Resorts. Airfare included, one lucky winner will have a chance to travel to some of the world’s most iconic beach destinations, including Hawaii, Fiji, Guam, Mauritius, Maldives and more.

Twenty-five second-prize winners will receive a complimentary four-night stay at an Outrigger Resorts property of their choosing. To enter for a chance to see the world with GHA and Outrigger Resorts, become a DISCOVERY member at: outrigger.com/traveltheworld.

GHA is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands dedicated to experiential travel. Each DISCOVERY member receives exclusive experiential rewards, which allow them to immerse themselves in the culture and history of its location, while enjoying traditional benefits of loyalty – such as room upgrades, comfort-enhancing perks and more. Rather than accruing points, DISCOVERY members collect Local Experience awards to redeem for innovative, authentic adventures meant to connect each traveler more deeply with their destination and its people, and make each stay truly unforgettable. DISCOVERY has three membership levels: Gold, Platinum and Black.

“Outrigger Resorts is a fantastic addition to our DISCOVERY collection of 34 independent luxury hotel brands, all of which are distinct in character and are geared to travelers in search of unique properties and authentic local experiences,” said Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance. “Outrigger’s properties expand and strengthen our presence in iconic beachfront destinations where its resorts are located.”

“The DISCOVERY program aligns seamlessly with our goal of creating memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests and we look forward to reaching even more discerning global travelers as part of the Global Hotel Alliance,” said Sean Dee, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Outrigger Enterprises Group.

From hula and ukulele lessons in Hawaii to a private reef tour in Fiji or romantic dinner for two in the Maldives, Outrigger Resorts offers an extensive selection of local experiences for DISCOVERY member guests to enjoy. To learn more about the DISCOVERY program or to become a recognized DISCOVERY member, visit http://www.outrigger.com/discovery or connect with an Outrigger representative at http://www.outrigger.com.

Outrigger prepares a Festive Season Special in Mauritius

Outrigger prepares a Festive Season Special in Mauritius

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS — The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has announced a special seasonal selection of dining, dancing and delectable drinks for Christmas and New Year. There’ll be a lot of sensational tastes, sega dancing, jazz, chill out music and activities for the children along the way.

The stylish beachfront property on the south coast of Mauritius offers something new, delicious and exotic each day from 21 December to 10 January, with Russian Christmas festivities on 7 January part of the special events.

Highlights from the extensive program (here) include interactive dining experiences that celebrate Christmas tastes from around the world, the seasonal best of Mauritian cuisine at the Plantation Club, seafood extravaganzas (particularly lobster), dancing, a laser show, fireworks at the right moments, and an extensive list of supervised activities for kids.

Santa will be on the beach on Christmas Day. British Christmas flavours abound on the 23rd. For over two weeks there will be delectable champagne breakfasts, hot jazz bands, hip DJs and exotic sega dancing. There’ll be mellow chill out sounds by the pool for the go-slow bits in between.

Events will be spread around the beautifully landscaped resort from the colonial style Plantation Club and the interactive kitchens of Mercado to the fun, beach side informal moments at Willie’s Rum and Crab Shack, Bar Bleu and Edgewater.

Throughout the festive period, Outrigger’s Coral Kids Club will entertain the children with fitness classes, face painting, musical games, tennis starter classes, henna tattoo sessions, limbo fiestas, movie nights at the outdoor cinema, and more.

“There’ll be nowhere quite like the Outrigger in Mauritius this Christmas and New Year,” said General Manager, Pieter van der Hoeven. “We’re providing a one-stop seasonal sensation by the beach for our international guests and discerning local visitors,” he said.

For a full list of taste experiences, events and music at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, see the full program here.

For reservations and enquiries please contact our reservation team on (+230) 623 5000 or email resa.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Visit OutriggerMauritius.com.

Malediven und Hawaii – die Trauminseln der Deutschen

Malediven und Hawaii – die Trauminseln der Deutschen
lastminute.de Insel Index 2015

München, 10. August 2015. – Mallorca ist seit jeher die unangefochtene Inselkönigin der Deutschen. Wovon Urlauber hierzulande jedoch tatsächlich träumen, sind die Malediven. Die Inselgruppe im Indischen Ozean führt die Top 10 der schönsten Inseln 2015 an. Es folgen Hawaii und thailändische Inseln wie Koh Samui. Auf Platz vier dann schließlich der Balearen-Liebling Mallorca – übrigens noch vor den Seychellen. Das ergab eine aktuelle Umfrage von lastminute.de, dem Experten für Online Reise und Freizeit. Mit Kreta auf Platz acht und Gran Canaria als Schlusslicht, schaffen noch zwei weitere europäische Inseln den Sprung in die internationalen Top 10.

Deutsche Lieblingsinseln weltweit
Die Trauminseln Nummer eins, die Malediven, bezaubern mit endlosen weißen Sandstränden, kristallklarem Wasser, einsamen Buchten und romantischen Sonnenuntergängen. Bei lastminute.de gibt es 9 Tage auf den Malediven im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug, Transfer und Vollpension momentan übrigens ab 1281 Euro.

Top 10 Insel Index
Malediven 9%
Hawaii 7%
Thailändische Inselgruppe, z.B. Koh Samui 5%
Mallorca 4%
Seychellen 4%
Dominikanische Republik 4%
Mauritius 3%
Kreta & Bali 3%
Barbados & Cuba 3%
Gran Canaria 2%

Top 5 Last Minute Insel-Angebote
Phuket: 9 Tage im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug & Transfer ab 791€ http://bit.ly/1UnwkrN
Mallorca: 1 Woche im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug, Zug zum Flug & Transfer ab 364€ http://bit.ly/1MOfFLH
Dom Rep: 9 Tage im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug, Transfer & All Inclusive ab 883€ http://bit.ly/1g8YhEA
Kreta: 1 Woche im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug & Transfer ab 325€ http://bit.ly/1IkBUG1
Gran Canaria: 1 Woche im 3* Hotel inkl. Flug & Transfer ab 397€ http://bit.ly/1KQq4qW

Hinweis: Alle Preise pro Person im DZ aktuell am Tag der Veröffentlichung und nach Verfügbarkeit.

Über die Umfrage
Diese Umfrage wurde im Auftrag von lastminute.de und lastminute.com durch OnePoll durchgeführt. Alle Zahlen, soweit nicht anders angegeben, stammen aus dieser Umfrage. Befragt wurden insgesamt 6.000 Erwachsene in fünf Ländern, 1.000 davon in Deutschland. Die Umfrage wurde online durchgeführt. Alle Zahlen sind gewichtet und repräsentativ für alle Erwachsene (18+) im jeweiligen Land.

Über lastminute.de
Last Minute Reisen und mehr unter http://www.lastminute.de. lastminute.de ist der Last Minute Spezialist im Internet, der hilft, mehr für weniger zu bekommen – am liebsten natürlich spontan in letzter Minute: Ob Strandurlaub, Kurztrip, Städtereise, Flug, City – oder Designhotel. Die Produktpalette umfasst täglich mehrere Millionen Reise- Angebote aller namhaften Reiseveranstalter mit Preisgarantie, tausende Hotels weltweit und Flüge von über 300 Airlines. In den vergangenen Jahren wurde lastminute.de mehrfach ausgezeichnet: Stiftung Warentest prüfte 2012, wo sich die Suche nach Pauschalreisen lohnt und kürte lastminute.de zum Testsieger mit der Bestnote (2,3) sowie der höchsten Bewertung in der Prüfkategorie “Website” – 2015 belegte Stiftung Warentest darüber hinaus die faire Preisdarstellung bei der Flugbuchung bei lastminute.de. Computerbild ernannte lastminute.de 2012 aufgrund der besten Verfügbarkeit und Preisverlässlichkeit zum Testsieger im Seriositätscheck der Online Reisebüros und verlieh kürzlich das Gütesiegel „Top Reise-Website 2015“. lastminute.de, ein Pionier unter den deutschen Reise-Websites, ist Teil von lastminute.com und gehört seit 2015 zur lastminute.com group

GOOD NEWS FOR IBTM INDIA

GOOD NEWS FOR IBTM INDIA
Visitors from 43 countries can now get their visa for India online

Both international exhibitors and Hosted Buyers attending ibtm india 2015 will benefit from the recent news that tourists travelling to India from 43 countries including the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Germany and Japan will no longer have to queue at their local consulates to obtain visas. Following the announcement, individuals may now apply online for their tourist visa-on-arrival, entitling them to a 30-day stay in the India.

The new visa-on-arrival rules will benefit 43 countries including Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kingdom of Tongo, Laos, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Papua & New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Korea (i.e. South Korea), Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Nauru, Republic of Palau, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam and Vanuatu.

“This is very good news for our international exhibitors and Hosted Buyers attending ibtm india 2015 which will take place in Jaipur, from 1-3 September. These new visa rules will also help to unleash the huge potential of the country’s growing MICE industry,” said Shinu Pillai, Exhibition Manager ibtm india and ibtm africa, Reed Travel Exhibitions.

Hosted Buyers registration for ibtm india 2015 will go live in May.

For further information on ibtm india 2015, please visit www.ibtmindia.com

 

Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa Now Open

Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa Now Open

The Hawaii-based company’s portfolio of beachfront leisure resorts increases its presence across the Pacific, Asia and now the Indian Ocean

The beachfront Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is now open. The Deluxe 181-room, all sea-view resort opened 30 January and is the first in the Indian Ocean belonging to Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, the 66-year old Hawaii-based hospitality company which now has 45 properties open or under development in eight countries.

“The expansion of the Outrigger brand into the Indian Ocean is the latest development showing the strategic commitment of Outrigger to open stunning resorts in desirable and iconic warm water beachfront locations around the world,” said Darren Edmonstone, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts.

“Ownership of the property in Mauritius gives Outrigger the unique opportunity to share the locally-rich sense of place and discovery that guests look for when they go on holiday,” he said. “The wonderful warmth, colour and exotic mixes that characterise Mauritius can now be experienced at the new Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa,” he added.

The Republic of Mauritius is located 2,000 kms off the southeast coast of Africa and 1,100 kms from the east coast of Madagascar. In Mauritius the absolute beachfront property has an idyllic location on the southern tip of the island in the Bel Ombre nature reserve, adjacent to the Heritage Golf Club. The new Outrigger resort is surrounded on the landward side by expansive sugar cane plantations.

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts purchased the property in May 2013 and have completed an extensive refurbishment program.

The Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa General Manager, Frederic Chretien, said: “The Outrigger dream for Mauritius has come true. From today we are delivering our acclaimed Outrigger hospitality that blends the needs of the most discerning traveller with the charm and tradition of an early 17th century Mauritian sugar cane plantation on the island’s southern coast.”

Getting to Mauritius from Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa is easy. Direct flights connect Mauritius with Perth, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Paris, London, Dubai, Johannesburg and numerous other cities in Africa.

The new Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is a 45-minute drive from the international airport (MRU) and a 90-minute drive from the capital, Port Louis.

Outrigger will host an official grand opening ceremony and celebration at the resort on 18 April this year.

For bookings visit http://www.outriggermauritius.com or email resa.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com

For further information contact Mr. Frederick de Marcy Chelin, the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa Director of Sales and Marketing. Email: dosm.mauritius@outrigger-mu.com. Tel: +230 6235000; Mobile: +230 4994275; Skype: frederick.de.marcy.chelin
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About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies in the Asia Pacific and Oceania regions and continues to expand its presence throughout the area. A family-owned company with 66 years of hospitality experience, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Hotels & Resorts, OHANA® Hotels & Resorts, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn® Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand Vacations. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Bali; Thailand; Mauritius; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. Outrigger Enterprises Group also operates and develops hotel properties and hospitality-related retail and real estate opportunities for partners in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia. For on-line information, log on at http://www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and http://www.outrigger.com.

Neuheiten für den Sommer 2013 bei Club Med

Neuheiten für den Sommer 2013 bei Club Med
Traumhafter Urlaub für jeden garantiert

Oktober 2012 – Auch wenn die regnerische Herbstzeit beginnt – Club Med sorgt ab dem 9. Oktober mit der Eröffnung der Sommersaison 2013 für sonnige Stimmung. Ob Strand oder Berge, Entspannung oder Action – Club Med hält für jeden Geschmack den passenden Urlaub bereit. Familien profitieren beispielsweise von kostenlosen Aufenthalten für Kinder unter sechs Jahren. Außerdem neu im Programm: Aufenthalte in Club-Resorts, die in der kommenden Sommersaison mit Städtetripps verbunden werden können. Hinzukommen exklusive Sommer-Preise für Club-Resorts in Indonesien, Thailand und Mauritius. Neue Club-Resorts eröffnen in Belek (Türkei) und Pragelato (Italien).

Die perfekte Mischung inklusive Zwischenstop in Luxushotels
Urlauber, die ihren Sommer in Phuket, Kani oder Mauritius verbringen möchten, sollten unbedingt das aktuelle Angebot des „Stopovers“ wahrnehmen. Dieses ermöglicht einen luxuriösen und vor allem unvergesslichen Zwischenstop in den orientalischen Metropolen Abu Dhabi und Dubai. Reisenden steht dort ein Kultur- oder ein Einkaufsangebot zur Verfügung. Club Med übernimmt die Organisation für eine Nacht in einem exklusiven Luxushotel wie dem Jumeirah, Pullman, Emirates Palace oder Qasr Al Sarab.

Neueröffnungen an der türkischen Riviera und in der Bergregion Piemont
Club Med glänzt im neuen Jahr mit einem orientalischen Schmuckstück, dem 4-Tridents Resort Belek an der türkischen Südküste. Das Club-Resort bietet einen 2,5 Kilometer langen Sandstrand, einen renommierten Lykia-Links-Golfplatz am Meer, einen Wasserpark und exklusive Sportangebote wie Segeln oder Akrobatik am fliegenden Trapez.
Auf einer Fläche von über 1.300 m² können Gäste im Club Med Spa by Carita ausspannen. Kinder von vier Monaten bis unter zwei Jahren können im neuen Baby Club Med betreut werden. Für Abwechslung im Urlaubsprogramm sorgen Tagesausflüge z.B. nach Antalya oder Aspendos.
Ebenso eine Neuheit bei Club Med ist Pragelato Vialattea in Italien. Das ehemalige olympische Chalétdorf im Herzen des Piemonts ermöglicht ein einzigartiges Bergerlebnis für die ganze Familie. Das Resort strahlt durch sein italienisches Flair. Ein Spezialitätenrestaurant und Ausflüge in die Umgebung zeigen den Gästen die schönsten Seiten des Piemonts. Mit einem Entspannungsangebot für Erwachsene und Abenteuer für Kinder ist es die perfekte Lage für einen Familienurlaub. Das Club-Resort befindet sich auf 1.600 m Höhe im Herzen eines Naturparks. Hier gibt es eine große Auswahl an Sportaktivitäten wie Golf, Wandern, Mountainbiking, Paintball und Club Med-Fitness, aber auch Hunderennen und Ausritte. Für Entspannung sorgt im Club Med Spa by Payot ein beheizter Innenpool, zwei Saunen und ein Hamam. Auch hier können Gäste die Kinderbetreuung von zwei- bis 17-Jahren wahrnehmen.

Mehr sparen – mehr genießen
Bis zum 23. Januar 2013 bietet Club Med jedem, der sich für eine all-inclusive Reise in ein 4- und 5-Tridents Resort mit Flug entscheidet, dank dem Schnellbucher-Vorteil I, eine Vergünstigung von bis zu 300 Euro. Bei Buchungen bis Anfang März beträgt der Preisvorteil bis zu 200 Euro und bis zum 15. Mai 2013 gelten Rabatte von bis zu 150 Euro. Schnellbucher genießen neben der Bestpreis-Garantie aber auch andere Vorteile wie zum Beispiel die freie Auswahl an Resorts und den Zimmerkategorien sowie komfortable Flugverbindungen.

Den Vorabkatalog, genaue Informationen zu den Vorteilen und Angeboten von Club Med sowie die Möglichkeit zur Buchung erhalten Interessierte im Reisebüro, sowie unter www.clubmed.de oder telefonisch unter 01803 633 633*. *(0,09 €/Min. aus dem dt. Festnetz, Mobilfunk max. 0,42 €/Min.)