ITB Berlin News #3

I SPECIAL FEATURE I LUXURY ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL I
La Réunion
Island redefines
the honeymoon
experience
© Patrick Giraud
LUX* ULTIMATE
CHIC AT NORTH
MALE ATOLL IN
THE MALDIVES
Looking for luxury for a
honeymoon? LUX* Resorts &
Hotels opened its newest boutique
hotel in the Maldives, the ultimate
in terms of luxury.
Historical centre of Saint-Denis de La Réunion with city hall
Contrary to many properties in the Maldives,
newly opened LUX* North Male Atoll is a
contemporary resort with a range of penthouse
villas and spectacularly designed spaces to
play, relax and retreat facing the blue of the
sea. The 67 double-storey residences evocate
art deco cruise liners in sparking-white colour.
Each residence is crowned with a magnificent
private Sky-Lounge. These high-life stages
enable inspired indoor-outdoor living and
a unique perspective on the planet’s flattest
country.
French island Ile de la Réunion in the Indian Ocean is
an original destination for honeymooners combining
romantic atmosphere, a pristine environment and
French style.
Only 200 km away from
Mauritius, La Réunion offers
a very different experience to
other islands in the area. La
Réunion has "only" 25 km of
beaches but it is known for its
majestic landscapes shaped
by the Piton de la Fournaise
volcano. Honeymooners
will be able to enjoy unique
experiences.
Tour operators can for example
organise a night under the stars
observing the Milky Way at Les
Hauts de l'île, a location where
billions of stars shine under
an intense clear sky. There is
even a possibility to visit the
Observatoire des Makes, the
astronomical observatory of La
Réunion Island, perched in the
Southern mountains.
Another highlight is the
discovery of the volcano heart of
the island with the unmissable
Piton de la Fournaise. Exploring
the volcano's coastline makes
travellers aware of the unique
landscapes of this mineral
territory where black basalt
stones contrast with the deep
blue of the ocean. Although they
are hiking routes, honeymooners
might better enjoy to fly over the
volcano with an helicopter and
embrace the landscapes.
A true piece of France in the
middle of the Indian Ocean,
there are plenty of romantic
places blending a tropical
atmosphere with French art
de vivre. St Denis, the regional
capital, is lined with parks,
beautiful creole mansions and
charming shops while many
boutique hotels or domains
provide a romantic atmosphere
for young couples.
And finally, there is Saint-Gilles
on the west coast, where La
Réunion turns again into a
tropical island with its beaches
lined with resorts. It includes the
island’s only five-star, LUX* Ile
de La Réunion, ideal to organise
a lavish dinner prepared by LUX*
Chef with creole specialties
using local ingredients such as
pineapple, vanilla, cheese or
duck foie gras marinated in local
rum
Cirque at Piton de la Fournaise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
LUX* Resorts & Hotels rooms offer privacy on stilts
There’s a wealth of ways to relax. Beside the
intimacy of the resort, honeymooners will find
two swimming pools, a translucent overwater
LUX* Me Spa, world-renowned diving, water
sports, private yacht voyages, tennis and
beach volleyball courts - or dedicated spots
to practice tai chi, yoga or inspirational classes
and expert-led workshops. A popular activity
is learning coral planting - an integral part
of the resort’s environmental sustainability
programme.
Restaurants and bars offer creative world
cuisine including a curious blend of Japanese
and Peruvian cuisine. A favourite among guests
is a floating breakfast in the private swimming
pool of each residence.
The hotel is ideal for honeymooners with
special packages proposed until the end of
March to celebrate the recent opening of this
spectacular luxury property
24 • ITB BERLIN NEWS • THURSDAY 19 TH MARCH 2020
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