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| We started our journey in Europe (from my hometown, Cluj-Napoca, Romania), at 23 degree Fahrenheit (minus 5 degree Celsius) ... |
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| ... And after a twenty-two hours flight we arrived in Mauritius at the Le Prince Maurice resort where the temperature was 86 degree Fahrenheit (30 degree Celsius) |
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| Villa 38 - our villa during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort in Mauritius, is a Beach Villa with a private pool. It has a very private entrance hidden behind these gorgeous red-flower trees |
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| Villa 38 - our villa during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort in Mauritius, is a Beach Villa with a private pool |
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| Villa 38 - our villa during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort in Mauritius, is a Beach Villa with a private pool |
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| Three lounge chairs permanently reserved for us on the beach, in front of our villa |
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| Sophia - trying out the water in front of our villa |
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| In bikini at the beach |
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| Sophia - rinsing her feet from the sand before entering the villa |
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| Sophia - at the pool bar. Or, as my husband would say: "Sophia became proficient in ordering $10 drinks from the pool bar and charging it to our villa account." |
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| At the pool bar |
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| Sophia - posing at the pool |
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| My Mauritian tan |
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| Sometimes, even in a dreaming place like Le Prince Maurice, waking up in the morning is not easy ... |
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| Sometimes, even in a dreaming place like Le Prince Maurice, waking up in the morning is not easy ... |
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| ... but finally a morning smile is starting to show up on Sophia's face |
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| Sophia - at the beach, in front of our villa |
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| Sophia - Afternoon relaxation |
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| My husband - enjoying a cigar ... |
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| ... while Sophia plays in and around the pool |
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| Dinner at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort |
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The presentation of a marlin dish at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort.
Compliments to Michael Scioli, the executive chef. |
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The presentation of rabbit stuffed with foie gras, polenta and mango dish at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort.
Compliments to Michael Scioli, the executive chef. |
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| Dinner at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort |
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| Dinner at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort |
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| Dinner at L'Archipel, the flawless French restaurant where we dinned every evening during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort |
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| The pool and the main building with the L'Archipel restaurant at night |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool to visit the island.
Here we are at the Pamplemousses Garden. |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool at Le Prince Maurice resort to visit the island.
Here we are at the Pamplemousses Garden. |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool at Le Prince Maurice resort to visit the island.
Here we are at the Pamplemousses Garden. |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool at Le Prince Maurice resort to visit the island.
Here we are at the Pamplemousses Garden. |
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| Sophia |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool at Le Prince Maurice resort to visit the island.
Here we are at the L'Aventure de Sucre / The Sugar Museum (after tourism, the second important industry on Mauritius is the production of sugar) |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool to visit the island.
Here we are at the L'Aventure de Sucre / The Sugar Museum (after tourism, the second important industry on Mauritius is the production of sugar) |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool to visit the island.
Here we are at the L'Aventure de Sucre / The Sugar Museum (after tourism, the second important industry on Mauritius is the production of sugar) |
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We took a day off from lounging around at the beach or at the pool to visit the island.
Here we are at the L'Aventure de Sucre / The Sugar Museum (after tourism, the second important industry on Mauritius is the production of sugar) |
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| At left is our impeccable driver, Sanjay, who drove us in the hotel's BMW car during the entire day of visiting the island. |
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Sophia's 7th birthday happened to be during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort.
And the whole staff in the resort totally surprised Sophia (and us as well) with many lovely details throughout her birthday.
Here it was a delight to discover a bed decorated with flowers and two swans made of bath towels that together form a heart shape. |
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Sophia's 7th birthday happened to be during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort.
And the whole staff in the resort totally surprised Sophia (and us as well) with many lovely details throughout her birthday.
Here is a birthday card for Sophia from our room boy, Kunal. |
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Sophia's 7th birthday happened to be during our stay at Le Prince Maurice resort.
And the whole staff in the resort totally surprised Sophia (and us as well) with many lovely details throughout her birthday.
Here is a surprise birthday cake for Sophia from the L'Archipel restaurant. |
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| Experiencing the silence, the calmness, and the beauty of a very early morning walk |
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| Experiencing the silence, the calmness, and the beauty of a very early morning walk |
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| Experiencing the silence, the calmness, and the beauty of a very early morning walk |
I remember my 'We'll see ...' kind of smile when I saw the above panel that greeted us upon the arrival in Mauritius.
After our stay at
Le Prince Maurice resort I would use exactly (the type of advertising) words or expression such as 'sheer luxury', 'paradise', 'totally indulgent tropical hideaway', 'stunning architectural design meets relaxed luxury' to describe our wonderful experience.
Or, in my husband's own words:
"We just returned (back to Europe) after 8 days in paradise -- Le Prince Maurice resort in Mauritius. It was the best hotel/resort experience I've ever had. Three things stand out: 1. The whole staff knew it was Sophia's birthday on the 17th, and helped celebrate it, with birthday cards, gifts, cake, balloons; 2. When I told the chef (who deserves at least one, if not two, Michelin stars) that I had a craving for pan-seared foie gras, he whipped up a magnificent concoction with caramelized apples, essentially gratis; 3. The resort gave us the use of their BMW 7-Series, with liveried driver, to tour the island for the whole day for less than the cost of a taxi. The staff was magnificent in their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to foresee and satisfy the needs of their guests."
... And now it's time for getting ready to celebrating Christmas in a traditional way with my dear family in my hometown, Cluj-Napoca, Romania ...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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