Shangri-La unveils festive programme

FOR clients who want to build sandcastles instead of snowmen this festive season, World Leisure Holidays is offering festive season stays at Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius. Guests will have access to a programme of dining, entertainment and family activities throughout December and into January. Under the theme ‘The Island of Wonder’, the resort’s festive programme combines Mauritian experiences with special dinners, private island experiences, fireworks and activities for children, Ramagodi Dikotla, Marketing Assistant at World Leisure Holidays told Travel News. According to Dikotla, celebrations begin on December 22 with a tree- lighting ceremony, followed by The Grill Club on December 23. Christmas Eve will feature a dinner and fireworks, and Christmas Day includes a Christmas brunch and Il Giardino dinner. An Ultimate Mauritian Night follows on December 26, with a private island truffle and lobster dinner on December 27. White Night The resort’s Annual White Night takes place on December 29, followed by a Michelin-star dinner with Chef Louis Linster on December 30. New Year’s Eve will be marked with a party on December 31, followed by a special breakfast and beach barbecue on January 1. The programme continues into January with another Michelin-star dinner with Chef Louis Linster on January 2, a private island dinner under the stars on January 3 and Mauritian Night on January 4. Orthodox Christmas will be celebrated with fireworks on January 6, followed by an Il Giardino dinner on January 7 and The Grill Club on January 8. Island escape Shangri-La Le Touessrok at Trou d’Eau Douce offers more than 4km of coastline across six beaches surrounded by a turquoise lagoon, says Dikotla. Accommodation includes beachfront villas and suites. Guests also have exclusive access to Ilot Mangénie island, the resort’s private island. Guests can enjoy a variety of watersports including snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, water skiing, pedal boating, windsurfing, glass-bottom boat tours and wakeboarding. Alternatively, those looking for a more relaxing experience can unwind at Chi, the Spa. The dining offering includes Mediterranean, Mauritian, Indian, Japanese and international cuisine. Golfers can play at two 18-hole championship courses, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Anahita Golf. And kiddies will not be bored – the resort has a kids’ club.