Ultimate Guide to Africa October 2014

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hop, skip and jump from Johannesburg aboard SAA’s direct flight to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius beckons the weary to its revitalising shores. Although a popular destination for African and European tourists for decades, the time has come for Mauritius to be experienced as a tranquil home-away-from-home by a wider audience. And what better way to relax, unwind and explore the area than from its most iconic resort, the One&Only Le Saint Géran? One of the crown jewels in the Kerzner' International hotel empire, the ‘Saint Géran’ – as the locals affectionately call it – beckons all to its pristine sheltered beaches and immaculately managed facilities with the promise of Coco Loco rum cocktails and sumptuous seafood feasts. Situated on the northeastern seaboard, the Saint Géran is more than a hotel; it is a decades-old institution of indulgent Mauritian hospitality that habitually hosts the world’s most famous, who enjoy the privacy and luxury for which the One&Only is renowned. A 40-minute drive from Mauritius’ new world-class airport, One&Only Le Saint Géran is the ideal point from which to launch one of the most memorable

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