Travel Reference
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Maritim Hotel
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( 204 1000;
www.maritim.de
; Royal Rd, Balaclava; s/d incl breakfast from €205/280; )
This is a
well-established German-owned hotel with an enviable position out of the wind on Turtle
Bay. Its main plus points are a 25-hectare park, complete with a nine-hole golf course,
tennis courts and riding stables. It has a great beach where guests can indulge in
everything from snorkelling to waterskiing, and there's a choice of three restaurants, in-
cluding a fantastic venue in a refurbished colonial manse. Don't miss the old arsenal
(
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)
that used to be a powder magazine.
HOTEL
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Oberoi
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LUXURY HOTEL
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( 204 3600;
www.oberoihotels.com
; Pointe aux Piments; r incl breakfast from €370, with private pool from €685;
)
Set in expansive gardens, the Oberoi boasts a gorgeous beach and stunning
grounds including a high-flowing waterfall that dominates the ensemble. The best villas
here have their own pools and gardens, enjoying total privacy and making them perfect
for honeymooners. Inside it's all understated luxury, an inventive mix of African and Asi-
an design.
Trou aux Biches Hotel
HOTEL
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( 204 6565;
www.trouauxbiches-hotel.com
; Royal Rd, Trou aux Biches; s incl half board €330-516, d €440-688;
)
Uber luxury is the name of the game at five-star Trou aux Biches Hotel with
its clutch of traditionally inspired beachside suites and villas. The resort's design scheme
incorporates rustic elements - like thatch, wicker, and hand-cut boulders - into the un-
questionably modern surrounds. Spas, pools and two kilometres of sand make this the
most desirable address in Trou aux Biches.
Eating
Snack Kwan Peng
CHINESE
€
(Royal Rd, Trou aux Biches; meals Rs 70; 9am-4pm)
Queues form here at lunchtime for some of
the simplest and best Chinese food on the island. You basically put your own meal togeth-
