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Constance Belle Mare Plage wins International Chefs’ Day Challenge

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Winning team from Belle Mare Plage
Winning team from Belle Mare Plage

Constance Belle Mare Plage has won one of the top culinary contests on the island of Mauritius.

Out of a total of 9 teams, Belle Mare Plage won the Best Table Set Up and was overall winner in the Black Box Competition.

Belle Mare Plage presented an elegant and classic table setting.

The general theme was futuristic with plexiglass balls suspended like planets, a small nod to us treating the International Day as a ‘universal’ event. The table design included a dominant orchid floral decoration and handwritten blackboard menus.

All decorations reflected our eco-awareness and included LED lamps, recycled materials and volcanic rock.

The event marks International Chefs’ Day and is organised by the Mauritius Chefs’ Association.

Weekly round up: 17-23 October 2011

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This weekly feature offers a round-up of the content on our blog from the past week, in case you missed anything.

Beach bungalow at Lodge Tsarabanjina
Beach bungalow at Lodge Tsarabanjina

Split into categories, it’s another way for you to easily find the posts of value to you.

Competition

  • Name the sea creature: win perfume and wine
    We need your help again to give a pet name to our friendly sea creatures below. Come up with the best name (winners will be chosen by us, so be creative) and you could win.

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BBC Good Food Show Scotland

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Tempting local produce

If you love food and fancy a trip to Scotland, head to Glasgow on 21-23 October 2011 for the BBC Good Food Show Scotland.

Highlights include:

  • MasterChef with live demonstrations
  • Celebrity chef appearances including Anthony Worall Thompson
  • Michelin star challenge with Alan Murchison and Paul Rankin
  • Producers’ village – showcasing small artisan producers from across the UK.

After Scotland, the BBC Good Food Show Winter heads to NEC Birmingham on 23-27 November.

'Paradise' Constance hotels featured in Sunday Times Travel magazine

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Constance Ephelia hillside villas

Constance Ephelia hillside villas

For Indian Ocean inspiration, check out the October edition of The Sunday Times Travel magazine.

With special features on the Indian Ocean, as well as hotel reviews, Constance Ephélia, Constance Moofushi and Constance Lémuria are all tipped as paradise perfection.

Head to your local newsagent for a copy or visit The Sunday Times website to find out more.

 

Weekly round-up: 10-16 October 2011

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Constance Lemuria, Seychelles

Constance Lemuria, Seychelles

This weekly feature offers a round-up of the content on our blog from the past week, in case you missed anything.

Split into categories, it’s another way for you to easily find the posts of value to you.

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Top 3 festivals in the Indian Ocean this October

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Performer at Madajazzcar

Performer at Madajazzcar

Check out our pick of the best festivals taking place in the Indian Ocean right now.

Creole Festival, Seychelles

When: 23-30 Ocotber 2011
Where: Mahe, Praslin and La Digue Islands
What: The biggest cultural event of the Seychelles calendar, this 6-day long festival celebrates the traditions and culture of Creole life on the islands. It’s a riot of colour and music with floats, art fairs, dancing, food stalls and more.   
Stay: Constance Ephelia and Constance Lemuria

 

Madajazzcar, Madagascar

When: 3-15 October 2011
Where: Venues around the capital Antananarivo, and other towns on the island.
What: Renowned jazz festival that attracts local and international artists celebrating Malagasy music – Madajazzcar Facebook page and official Madajazzcar website.
Stay: Constance Lodge Tsarabanjina

 

Hay Festival, Maldives

When: October/November 2012 (biennial)
Where: Male and Aarah, offering privileged public access to the Presidential Retreat Island.
What: Part of the stable of Hay Festivals, this biennial event launched in 2010 attracts big names to debate cultural, political and social issues of our time against a stunning tropical bacdrop.
Stay: Constance Halaveli and Constance Moofushi (book early to avoid disappointment).