Seychelles, 6th August 2006:
The newly built Maia Luxury Resort & Spa is situated in the green mountain
chain along the bay of Anse Louis in the southwest of Mahé. The resort is
named after the Maia star (The Great One) in The Seven Sisters star
constellation.
The resort and gardens have been designed by renowned architect
Bill Bensley and convey a mixture of Far Eastern influences combined with
traditional Creole style. Each of the 30 luxurious villas offer an
undisturbed 180 degrees seaview.
There are 8 Oceanfront Villas located directly on the beach, 3 Ocean View Villas
on the green hillside, 11 Ocean Panoramic Villas in a more elevated position and
8 Maia Signature Villas, of which one has a private beach access. Each villa has a living
space of 250m² including an outside pavilion with an over-sized daybed.
The air-conditioned bedroom is equipped with a fully stocked bar,
flat-screen TV, IPod station, DVD Player, surround sound system, safe
and ceiling fan. The bathroom has a glassed indoor shower and access to
an outdoor bath designed for two submerged in an infinity edged pool. A private
cooking area provides all villas the possibility of en-suite dining, prepared
by their own dedicated butler.
The cuisine is a mixture of cultures and flavours, using only the freshest
and finest ingredients. The Gourmet Restaurant is specialised in Tandoori,
Creole and Franco Asian cuisine. Romantic candle-light dinners on the beach
can be arranged. The Sunset Pool Bar at the cascading swimming pool serves chilled drinks combined with a
magnificent view onto the Indian Ocean.
The Maia Spa by La Prairie has been designed as a haven for pure relaxation.
Three treatment pavilions with double beds are isolated in the garden
and surrounded by tropical nature. The Spa offers a variety of luxurious
treatments, such as the well-known Jari Menari (dancing fingers) massage.
In the Meditation Pavilion internationally trained yoga professionals teach
Qi Gong and Self Shiatsu. Additionally, the resort also offers active watersports,
such as kayaking, snorkelling, canoeing and pedalos. Customised excursions
to other islands by boat or helicopter can be organised by the Maia team. Walks
along the 500 metre white sandy beach or through the tropical mountain forest gives an insight
into the nature of the island.
From Mahé airport the resort can be reached in seven minutes by helicopter or
in 40 minutes by a chauffeured drive. For more information about Maia
Luxury Resort & Spa please visit their website at www.maia.com.sc.
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