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Halaveli in the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013

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We’re so proud of the unique elegance and luxury we’ve created at Constance Halaveli, Maldives, that this year we’re entering the World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Constance Halaveli, Maldives

At Halaveli, we’ve woven luxury into the fabric of everything we do. Nature, admittedly, gave us a helping hand to create the perfect backdrop with a tranquil lagoon of turquoise waters lapping against crystal white sand beaches.

So we enhanced the beauty, with a jetty off which you’ll discover secluded water villas, a tranquil sequestered spa, and peaceful restaurants and bars in intimate settings.

Luxury accommodation

With a range of luxury accommodation including romantic water villas, large family beach villas and an expansive 5 star presidential villa, Halaveli has a deluxe offering for every kind of holiday.

Diving features high on many people’s wish list when they come to Halaveli, and the spa that offers prestigious Valmont and Ila treatments is a major draw.

Voting in World Luxury Hotels Awards 2013

Luxury Water Villa at Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Luxury Water Villa at Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Voting for the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013 – described as ‘the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels and spas worldwide’ – opens in June.

Watch this space, and we’ll let you know when you can cast your vote for the luxurious island idyll of Halaveli.

Constance Halaveli in the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013.

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Madagascar 2013: island luxury at Constance Tsarabanjina

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Escape to an island beyond the hustle of the modern world where luxury is laid back and informal and even time seems to move more slowly.

Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Madagascar is a country of discovery, off the tourist trail. In keeping with its remote, bio-diverse location the private Madagascan island of Tsarabanjina has a unique blend of barefoot Crusoe chic and Constance elegance.

Step out of the air-conditioned luxury of one of only 25 beach villas on the island’s North and South beaches and discover a world you thought no longer existed. An ocean teeming with rare marine life ready to explore, diverse wildlife found nowhere else on earth, and service with traditional Madagascan charm.

Madagascan tradition meets Constance luxury
Watch the local Mitsio fishermen bringing in their daily catch to be expertly prepared and served at our beachside restaurant.
Lie back in a gently swaying hammock and bask in the warmth of the setting sun as our bar staff mix you one of our signature cocktails using local fruits fresh from the market.

The Constance Cristal all-inclusive package means you can let yourself relax and unwind without worrying about tabs or bills. Savour excellent Malagasy cuisine, fine wines and in-villa refreshments, or explore the island with complimentary excursions and snorkelling equipment – all as part of the deal.

Beach villa at Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Beach villa at Tsarabanjina

Digital detox
Digital detox is all the rage right now, and Tsarabanjina makes the perfect outpost for leaving the hectic world behind. This is a place where life can be lived at a pace that fits more comfortably with the body’s own natural rhythms.

Discover a natural paradise
At Tsarabanjina, our staff hold guided walks showing you the unique bio-diversity Tsarabanjina has to offer. Breathe in the rare scents of plants which grow nowhere else on earth, walk through forests unchanged for thousands of years and meet creatures that have evolved in total isolation.

Diving at Tsarabanjina is second to none, where giant rays, migrating humpback whales and a variety of turtles are the norm.

After a day of activity, sit back to watch the sunset, then gaze at a night sky so full of stars you won’t believe your eyes.

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Visit our website to find out more about Constance Tsarabanjina and to check booking availability.

Restaurant at Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Restaurant at Tsarabanjina

 

Beach villa at Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Beach villa at Tsarabanjina

 

Mitsio fishermen, Madagascar

Mitsio fishermen, Madagascar

 

North Beach, Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

North Beach, Tsarabanjina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wine tasting with a difference in the Maldives

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Savour the taste and aroma of some of the world’s best wines amidst the laidback elegance of Constance Moofushi at one of our wine tasting events.

Wine tasting at Constance Moofushi, Maldives

Wine tasting at Constance Moofushi, Maldives

If you think wine tasting has to be stuffy and formal, think again. At Moofushi our wine tasting is held on the beach with guests gathered around tables in the gently lapping lagoon.

Our sommelier selects a range of excellent new exciting wines combined with some more traditional classics to share with guests who are encouraged to chat and discuss their reactions to each wine.

Examples of wines chosen for tasting include:

  • Sauvignon Blanc, Marianne Estate, 2011, South Africa (dry white)
  • Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de la Janasse, 2010, France (red)
  • Moscto d’asti, Prunotto, Italia (sweet white)
  • Malbec Rose, Tapiz, 2011, Argentina (dry rose)
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Wine tasting, Constance Moofushi, Maldives

Wine tasting at Moofushi

 

Ultimate luxury Indian Ocean hotels

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For those special occasions when only the most exclusive holiday retreat will do, experience the essence of luxury at our three Ultimate Hotels.

Water villa at Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Water villa at Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Our Ultimate Hotels are set in three idyllic Indian Ocean locations:

Here, you can live life to the max in an entirely different way.

Each hotel offers style, space and an initmate mood for when you’re looking for a bolthole to rest awhile from the adrenalin-fuelled pace of daily life.

In recognition of the luxury offered at each of these hotels, they were invited to join the ranks of the largest luxury hotel consortium, Leading Hotels of the World.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

  • Enjoy nights of perfect sleep on Egyptian cotton sheets with your choice of pillow to ensure your ultimate comfort.
  • Indulge yourself with the latest treatments using only the best natural ingredients at one of the exclusive Spa de Constance with acclaimed skincare partners including Shiseido, Valmont and Sisley.
  • Savour the very best in fine dining from chef’s trained by some of the world’s leading, Michelin-starred chefs and enjoy wine from first class sommeliers with wine cellars to rival some of the best in Europe.
  • Enticing choice of sports and adrenalin fuelled activities including diving, yoga, tennis, sailing and golf.
Luxury golf holidays at Constance Lemuria, Seychelles

Luxury golf at Lemuria

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Visit our website to find out more about each of our Ultimate Hotels – Constance Hotels & Resorts

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Leading Hotels of the World (http://www.lhw.com)

 

Tips for maintaining health and fitness

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Personal trainer and fitness instructor at Constance Le Prince Maurice, Isabelle Lamant, gives her tips for maintaining a healthy body and mind.

Isabelle Lamant, Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius

Isabelle Lamant at Le Prince Maurice

Hi everyone,

Today I would like to talk about my own personal health regime, and what I’ve learned along the way to keep myself fit and well.

As I love food but also love to feel healthy, I strive to find a good balance between pleasure and fitness.

At 31, I’m proud of the balance I have achieved but I know it is something that will become more difficult as I get older. I always tell clients, the biggest challenge of our life is finding a balance which makes you feel good both mentally and physically. For me it’s very important for my self-esteem and self-confidence to enjoy life and keep control on my body.

Good health is about paying attention to the exercise I do and what I eat.

My approach to healthy eating
Breakfast
I change my breakfast depending on what I’ve eaten and drunk the night before. If I have indulged in a lovely big meal then I will only take a small plate of fruits and a tea or coffee.

If I had a light dinner, I will have some milk (not cow’s milk) with something I love to eat such as biscuits or chocolate. My secret is to indulge in good quality treats but never in large quantities.

Lunch
I eat only what my body needs and only what fits on one plate. I don’t eat bread, or only very occasionally. I also never take dessert after lunch, I take it 2 hours later so it’s better for my digestion.

Isabelle Lamant exercise classes at Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius

Aqua fitness with Isabelle Lamant at Le Prince Maurice

Dinner
This is often only a light meal because the body stocks fat during the night. If we eat a lot in the evening, we give the liver too much work to do which can affect our sleep and cause fat retention.

It can be difficult to have light dinners every night but I try to have 4 per week to stay healthy and have a beautiful shape. Mashed vegetables with mashed potatoes or lentils is my favourite because it stabilises my hunger. The day after I can really feel the benefit on my skin and my tummy.

Exercise workouts
Just because I’m a fitness coach it doesn’t mean that I exercise for hours each day. I guide my clients and teach them but I don’t do each exercise because my body has limits and doing too much is not good.

When I work I do some exercises like abs, butts and arms with my clients and then on my own I often walk a minimum of 45 minutes a day.

I spend 20 minutes in the sea not only swimming, sometimes just standing in the waves meditating. I also do housework. It is the best exercise to tone up the whole body: cleaning, sweeping, polishing…. exhausting but a good workout!

I hope that my experience gives you inspiration to create your own balance. Remember the key is not to get frustrated. Eat what you like but in small quantities and always make sure you are eating good quality meat, fish and vegetables.

Good luck.

I’ll see you next month for a range of exercises in pictures.

I wish you all the best until then.
Isabelle

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Try making one of our healthy detox juices and crunchy salad & fresh Basil Blush juice

Read more about Isabelle’s fitness classes at Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius and her top tips for wellbeing in 2013.

Fine dining at Constance Ephélia Seychelles

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Guests at Ephélia will be savouring a fine dining treat at Cyann tomorrow evening with a menu based around the prestigious Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé (A).

Cyann Restaurant, Constance Ephelia, Seychelles

Cyann Restaurant, Constance Ephelia

Here’s a mouthwatering peak at tomorrow night’s menu:

  • Chef’s canapés with Champagne
  • An amuse bouche of sea scallop carpaccio with strawberry and basil accompanied by a Saint-Émillion Grand Cru Chateau Bellevue, 2010
  • A starter of tomato mosaic with soya mustard dressing and espellette pepper served with a Saint-Émillion Grand Cru Chateau Bellevue, 2008
  • Roasted red snapper with chorizo and porcini with a duck jus reduction also served with a Saint-Émillion Grand Cru Chateau Bellevue, 2008
  • Grilled Australian beef with mash potatoes, chips and truffle sauce served with Saint-Émillion Grand Cru Classé B Chateau Angelus, 2007
  • A cheese course of Brillat Savarin with mesclun and Chioggia beetroot with a coco and pink garlic dressing served with Saint-Émillion Grand Cru Classé B Chateau Angelus, 2005
  • A trio of cherry surprise served with Eau de vie de Framboise

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