THE WESTIN MIRROR FOR A BETTER YOU
8TH EDITION JANUARY TO MARCH 2017
Inspired by nature, refined to indulge A very warm welcome to Mauritius and hope you had an amazing start to 2017! Step into The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius, and you’ll notice right away how great it feels to be here. Rest assured, throughout your stay we’ll do everything we can to make sure you say goodbye satisfied, energised and revitalised. The resort is located in a peaceful spot in the historic Balaclava area, facing the idyllic Turtle Bay, a protected marine park on the north-west coast of Mauritius. Natural tropical elements like local teak and lava rocks, combined with contemporary design, create a serene and elegant atmosphere. Lounge at our stunning natural beach and two outdoor pools or recharge with eco-friendly boat trips, water activities, tennis, fascinating local tours and day trips. The choice is yours! YOUR HEAVENLY RETREAT IN MAURITIUS The resort boasts 190 guest rooms and suites with private balconies and terraces, separated in 15 exquisite villas spread along the spectacular beach, a Westin Kids Club, the Westin Heavenly Spa and a contemporary selection of unique restaurant and bar experiences to soak in the atmosphere and rejuvenate. The marine nature park is adjacent to the resort and an excellent alternative for those wishing to enjoy a leisurely stroll through relaxing and scenic surrounds. Opportunity abounds for the athletically inclined at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius. Partake in a spirited game of tennis in one of the two flood-lit tennis courts, both conveniently located at the entrance to the hotel and offering breathtaking views of the mountains beyond. In short, we look forward to pampering you! We wish you a rejuvenating 2017! Stay Well
Roman Goetsch General Manager
Thank you for choosing The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius! At Westin, everything we do is designed to help you feel your best. From our world-renowned Heavenly® Bed and our delicious SuperFoodsRx™ dishes, to our energising WestinWORKOUT and our revitalising Heavenly® Spa treatments, every element of your stay is created to leave you feeling better than when you arrived. I invite you to share your thoughts about your recent stay with us when you receive an e-mail survey about your Guest Experience. All feedback is welcome and important in making each stay more memorable. You may also feel free to post a review on TripAdvisor.com. Have a mind-blowing stay with us. Please do not hesitate to contact or meet me during your visit. Happy 2017!
Tristan Blandin de Chalain Executive Assistant Manager
Live fully
What to do in the north
SEGA SHOW
Grand Baie is the Mauritian centre for sailing activities. Visitors can join a boat tour, a catamaran cruise or even charter a private boat for a day here. Weather permitting, conditions are usually excellent for sailing around Mauritius or to visit some of the northern offshore islands.
The Sega dance is originated from the ritual music of Madagascar and the mainland of Africa, and it is the Musical Expression of the Mauritian Way of Life: joy and liveliness. The original instruments are fast disappearing, making way for the more conventional orchestra ensemble. However, all along the coastal fishing villages, the traditional instruments such as the “Ravanne”, “Triangle”, the “Maravanne” and the traditional guitar are still being used. To experience this folkloric dance at our Resort, please enquire about our Lobster Dinner. For more information, please contact Service Express to confirm the venue & time.
Adventure starts here Created with kids’ well-being in mind, Westin Family engages our youngest guests at every turn, encouraging exploration and creating a sense of wonder. Join us for inspired activities that help kids connect with their environment and learn about their destination, enriching your family’s experience here in Mauritius.
SSR Botanical Gardens are one of North Mauritius’ most visited tourist attractions. Famed for their giant Victoria Amazonica Water Lilies whose gargantuan leaves expand as wide as three meters in diameter, and for the amazing Talipot, a plant that flowers only once every 30 to 100 years !
Beach Campfire Every exploration inspires moments of wonder, encouraging you to discover the destination & embark on new adventures.
Enjoy storytelling, fun games, marshmallow roasting, this will be an everlasting moment‌ This activity is open to all guest of all ages!
Imagine a warm bright night on the beach, where you are back to your childhood or your best self. Around the fire pit, come and share this truly amazing experience.
Where: Beach side by the Retreat Bar Contact Service Express for more information
Move Well
RUN WESTINSM Runners at all levels can lace up for a group jog or grab a running map and take off on their own.
WESTIN WORKOUT FITNESS STUDIO: ENERGIZE EVERYDAY WITH YOUR PERSONAL COACH Our fitness programs are customized to specific needs such as muscle toning, slimming, body mass buildup and many more. A personal coach can be reached at the Heavenly Spa by Westin on 3581 between 9.00 am and 7.30 pm for fitness advice and equipment assistance during your workout session or for an assessment prior to your personal development program. We recommend you book your personal coaching sessions in advance.
PACK LIGHT, STAY FIT
STAY FIT WITH WESTIN FITSTAR
To help you keep up with your fitness routine, we now offer New Balance® clothing and shoes for you to use during your stay for only USD 5.00 or local equivalent. Simply call Service Express!
Introducing the Stay Fit with Westin Freestyle session – a brand-new 25-minute total-body workout that will push people of all fitness levels. This FREE session was carefully crafted by FitStar experts, and the fitfocused folks at Westin, to help you get a great sweat in your hotel room, or really anywhere.
The airy surroundings of the Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio features the finest exercise equipment from Technogym for all levels of performance, including the high-tech Technogym Kinesis workout wall. We provide everything you need for an exhilarating workout, so you can energise or de-stress day or night.
Stay Fit with Westin hits all of your major muscle groups, helping you build strength and stability. Moves like side lunges, spiderman pushups, back plank kicks, and bodyweight squats will get your blood pumping. Challenge yourself during the elbow plank and wall squat hold – you’ve got this. Remember, movement is essential if you want to get stronger and stay fit – so Make It Happen! For more information, please contact the Westin Workout Studio.
Sleep Well WESTIN HEAVENLY BED The comfort and luxury of our signature Heavenly Bed® has been enjoyed by more than 75 million Westin guests around the globe. We now invite you to take home your very own piece of heaven. To shop for items from this exclusive collection of bedding, please visit www.westinathome.com
SLEEP WELL MENU Whether you’re adjusting to a new time zone or recovering from your travels, restful sleep is the key to renewal. Recommended by the experts at SuperFoodsRx™, these selections are packed with amino acids, vitamins and minerals that promote sound sleep, including: Tryptophan: Boosts serotonin production and enhances sleepiness Magnesium and Potassium: Electrolytes often lost during travel that help promote sleep and prevent insomnia Melatonin: Resets sleep-wake cycles, combatting jet lag and improving sleep quality Folate: Helps fight fatigue during the day and sleep soundly at night Thiamin: Important B vitamin that helps improve sleep patterns Serotonin: Promotes relaxation and induces sleepiness Enjoy our SuperFoodsRx(TM) 1 – 2 hours before bedtime to enhance your rest and enrich your well-being. For more information or to order, Contact Service Express.
Feel Well THE HEAVENLY SPA DETOX PROGRAM
MEET SEHNAZ, OUR WELLNESS CONSULTANT!
Feelings of sluggishness and weariness can signal the need for a body detox. The Heavenly Spa detox massage treatments use body wraps and advanced massage techniques to tone and firm skin, stimulate circulation, target areas prone to cellulite and drain the lymphatic system to help eliminate toxins from the body. These stimulating treatments clear and revitalize the mind while improving the appearance of the skin.
At the Heavenly Spa, we take a holistic, integrative approach to our guests’ well being and have a team of practitioners working together to achieve the ultimate rejuvenation experiences.
First of all, circulation is stimulated through body exfoliation using warm and iced mitts; a body wrap is then applied to address problem areas prone to cellulite, fluid retention and uneven skin texture. Lastly, a lymphatic drainage massage follows to help the body eliminate toxins, tone the skin and revitalize the mind. A course of treatments is recommended to maximize the effects. Includes: Exfoliation with iced and warm mitts – detox wrap – lymphatic drainage massage – scalp massage Contact our Wellness Consultant for a free consultation on 3581.
Our Wellness Consultant, Sehnaz plays a key role in assisting our guests by designing and/or advising customized programs that answer to the guest needs. Sehnaz has extensive experience in body therapies and wellness programs. Sehnaz will be happy to meet and discuss with you your personal wellness plan. Please contact the Heavenly Spa by Westin on 3581 between 9.00 am and 7.30 pm.
A glimpse of the Heaven Spa SIGNATURE HEAVENLY MASSAGE A heated compress invites back muscles to relax before a Swedish massage leaves you feeling physically rested and mentally uplifted. 50 & 80 minutes session ANCIENT STYLE MASSAGE Invigorating massage which combines Thai stretching, acupressure and Lomi Lomi technique to stimulate energy flow and restore vitality; perfect massage to recover muscles from sports and leisure activities. 50 and 80 minutes massage DESTRESS HEAD MASSAGE This head massage combines technique of warm oil pouring on the forehead and scalp pressure points to relax and remove fatigue caused by mental stress. 30 minutes session
FACIAL TREATMENT REVIVE FACIAL A natural treatment perfect for a first time facial. Customized to meet your personal skin needs the treatment mask combines linseed flour, germs of wheat and sunflower seeds for a fresh ,relax and radiant complexion 60 and 90 minutes session PURIFYING FACIAL Created for combination, oily and problem skins, the Ylang Ylang essential oil cleans and regulates sebaceous secretions without affecting the skin’s water balance. The pores are tightened, skin purified and the complexion evened out. The face looks clear, fresh and glowing. 60 and 90 minutes session AGE REPAIR FACIAL An intensive treatment for ageing skin, including dual layering of intensive thermal masks, with specific lifting, plumbing and firming massage. 60 and 90 minutes session We invite you to check the full list of services available at the spa and rates, we are reachable on extension 3581
SIGNATURE MASSAGES FLOWING BALINESE MASSAGE A combination of Asian therapeutic techniques deeply works the tense muscles and stiff joints, breaking down knotted tissue. 50 and 80 minutes session RHYTHMIC INDIAN MASSAGE A profound relaxation for the overstressed using Abhyanga, or literally, “oil massage”. This rhythmic and energetic massage rejuvenates by clearing stagnant energy and restoring the flow of “prana”, the life force that stimulates the body’s vital energy. (Medium to strong energetic pressure) 50 and 80 minutes session
BODY TREAMENT ENERGIZED SCRUB With fruit powders, essential oils and botanical oils, the exfoliating ritual leaves the skin soft and satin-smooth 30 minutes session DETOXIFYING BODY TREATMENT The high grade clay works in harmony with the deep layers of the skin to remove heavy metals and toxins. From too much sun to urban pollution, allow stresses to fade away in this detoxifying body masque, to leave your skin feeling smooth and revived 45 minutes session AFTER SUN BODY REPAIR Soothe and nourish your skin after over exposure to the sun and environment45 minutes session
HEAVENLY PACKAGES REKINDLE AND ROMANCE 90MIN session Enjoy a romantic massage for two. Candlelight, soft music and the expert hands of our therapists will sooth your muscles and release tension. This package consists of a full relaxing body massage of light to medium pressure which includes a hydrating feet wrap as a preparation to receive a divine feet reflexology.
Eat Well PURE REFRESHMENT Fuel your day and enhance your wellness with Westin Fresh by The Juicery, an assortment of nourishing, healthy juices and smoothies. Curated in partnership with the experts at The Juicery, each of these custom blends packs a punch of revitalizing goodness. For a better you.™ Westin has partnered with SuperFoodsRx™ to develop menus created using a list of 26 SuperFoodsRx™ to offer delicious dishes with healthy benefits in all our restaurant venues, and In-Room Dining and at the Westin Executive Club Lounge.
Culinary Experiences KANGAN The vibrant, modern Indian restaurant in a wonderfully exotic, tropical environment is the place to discover intriguing new flavors. Our authentic menu features irresistible classics and original, contemporary re-interpretations for a sensationally exotic culinary experience. Banquettes, hanging seats and a large show kitchen highlighting the traditional tandoor ovens create a vibrant and colourful setting accompanied by lounge music inspired by the Orient. Discover colourful maharajah-style dining and share the fun with the family in shimmering light reflected by patterned screens and skylights. OPENING HOURS 19:00 — 22:30 Please contact Restaurant Reservations on 3271 for opening days
SEASONAL TASTES Provides all-day dining in a delightfully landscaped seaside garden setting, chosen daily from a changing variety of cuisines at island-style cooking stations. Fresh, nourishing produce and imagination are the ingredients for recipes that combine Pan-Asian and eclectic international cuisine prepared in the open kitchens. Dine under a parasol on the gently curving sandy beach or in the calming shade of our flower-filled courtyard. Or, if you prefer a more intimate setting, enjoy your meal next to the gently cascading pools of soothing water surrounding the restaurant. OPENING HOURS Breakfast Dinner
06:30 – 10:30 19:00 – 22:30
Open every day
MYSTIQUE Designed around contemporary bar and lounge concepts, incorporating comfortable sofas inspired by the organic shapes made by the sea, Mystique is where guests of all ages meet to eat, mingle, relax and party. During the day, delicious healthy salads, sandwiches, pastas and comfort food are served at Mystique. Come sundown, our resident DJ sets the mood with music that soothes, inspires and revives, while the sea laps gently at your bare feet. OPENING HOURS Lunch Light bites Dinner Open every day
12:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 17:00 19:00 – 22:30
BEACH GRILL Authentic in concept and natural in design, Beach Grill is where you can unwind and sink into a revitalizing holiday mood. This restaurant makes the grill perfect for a long, lazy, laid-back lunch right in front of the turquoise sea listening to the lapping of the waves. In the evening, weather permitting, Beach Grill hosts spontaneous lanternlit barbecues for a relaxed dinner under the stars. OPENING HOURS LUNCH 12:00 – 18:00 Theme dinner on specific evening: 19:00 – 22:30 Open every day
FUSION Sophisticated Fusion specialises in a contemporary interpretation of cuisines from the rich Mauritian cultural heritage. Produce from the island’s abundant tropical gardens are carefully combined with the finest ingredients to create a subtle balance of exciting flavours, inviting you to experiment with innovative and alluring dishes. Re-ignite your taste buds! OPENING HOURS DINNER: 19:00 – 22:30 Please contact Restaurant Reservations on 3271 for opening days
THE RETREAT Our main bar, looks out over multi-tiered pavilions with a wonderful view of the beach and the clear blue sea beyond, reached by crossing a little wooden bridge from the main restaurant, Seasonal Tastes. A shady beachside lounge filled with restful filtered light during the day, The Retreat takes on a smooth jazzy Bossa Nova vibe after dark. OPENING HOURS 10:00 – 23:00 Open every day
Your culinary journey: Meet the artists To further stimulate your senses through a unique culinary experience, the Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa is delighted to propose its Eat Well Workshops. From East to West, sweet treats to savoury delicacies, we invite you to explore the rich local cuisine that Mauritius has to offer. What better initiation than a guided tour through our very own fruit, herb and vegetable garden! Book one of our chefs for your personal epicurean adventure, be it the art of bakery and pastry or go large and have Chef Ashley Ramsawmy introduce you to his culinary wonderland!. Be part of it and book one of our chefs for a culinary lesson. Your choice of classes include: Sushi, Indian, Mauritian or Bakery, or book the Executive Chef for the ultimate culinary voyage.
KIRAN RAMKALAWON
SANJEEV JETTOO
ASHLEY RAMSAWMY
The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Kiran Ramkalawon as its new Executive Chef. Hailing from Mauritius, Chef Kiran counts over 20 years of culinary experience across several continents to his name.
Meet Sanjeev, our head baker and master of our bread ovens! Whether buttery croissants, healthy whole wheat bread or oh-soyummy Danish pastries, Sanjeev will lift the veil of mystery on his baking secrets! Just add flour!
Taste, tradition, authenticity, creativity and culture... unleash the chef inside of you and join Chef Ashley for an unforgettable journey across contemporary Mauritian flavours and
Duration : 3 Hrs
Duration : 3 Hrs
KAILASH KUMAR
RAM RAI
ANDRE ANDRIAPPA
Authenticity has never been so well defined. Chef Kailash awaits to unlock your tastebuds and take you on an Indian adventure to re-discover the age-old recipes of the North and South Indian cuisine. Namaste!
Sushi like you’ve never had it before! Having spent several years at Market & Spice Market by JeanGeorges, Chef Ram will take your knowledge and taste-buds to the next dimension. Softshell crab anyone?
Embrace and be tempted by the sweet pastry world! Join Executive Pastry Chef Andre find your inner Willy Wonka!
Duration : 3 Hrs
Duration : 3 Hrs
Price
Price
: Rs 5000 per person
Price
: Rs 3000 per person
: Rs 5000 per person
tastes! Price
: Rs 5000 per person
Duration : 3 Hrs Price
: Rs 5000 per person
Fancy a game of tennis? Westin brings a top-notch tennis program designed by former Division I players from the USA, Marcin & Piotr. For more information or bookings, please call Service Express
Resort Facilities WHISPER ZONE In this pristine location of the Turtle Bay, rejuvenate yourself at the Whisper Zone. Reserved for adults only.
For a better you MOVIE NIGHT AT THE TURTLE GARDEN * Friday night is Movie Night! Enjoy romantic classics under a star-filled sky. Cuddle-up with your loved-one and choose one of our Movie Night treats. Here’s looking at you, kid! Bento Box: Spicy tuna roll, grilled vegetable roll, chilli popcorn, chocolate cake, and mini cheesecake Wooden Board: Assorted cold cuts and cheese platter, marinated olives, grapes, and country bread. * SUPPLEMENT applies, please contact our Restaurants Reservations on 3271 for more information.
RESTORATIVE YOGA SESSIONS To help you keep up with your restorative journey during your stay at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius, we are delighted to invite you for a yoga session with our yogi master Praveen. Praveen hails from India and has been awarded the Yoga Master at Ananda Himalayas. Meet with Praveen Mondays to Fridays. To book your private yoga session, please call the Heavenly Spa by Westin on 3581.
Unwind at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius A TRANSITION FROM DAY TO EVENING Transforming our lobbies from a place guests pass through to an inviting social and sensory setting, Westin hopes to provide a richer guest experience, where guests can indulge, socialize and maybe even learn a new skill to bring home. The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius is no exception and invites you to explore through its daily rituals. Whether you are on holidays or on a business trip, alone or with your loved ones, Westin Unwind proposes a unique way to experience the local culture through a gathering at The Retreat bar where you can enjoy the iconic locals delicacies, taste our local homemade rum, but also meet with the team to learn tips on well being, create your own cocktail or discover more about the destination through the eyes of locals. Unwind with us from Monday to Friday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Café del Mar by Mystique - 28.01.2017 #MYSTIQUEROCKS Since opening on 20 June 1980, Café del Mar has not only established itself as one of the most popular cafes /bars on the Spanish island of Ibiza, it has grown into a multi destination franchise operation fueled by the creation and success of its own unique genre of chill-out music. What was originally a request from frequenting customers to create a compilation of music that would remind them of the good times they enjoyed at the beach side café, these compilations became albums of a generation listened to by millions of people worldwide. Although it’s an all-day venue, a visit to Café del Mar is best enjoyed by sipping cocktails, watching breathtaking sunsets and The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius. At Mystique Beach Bar & Lounge guests come for the sunset and to listen to chill out music. After the sun goes down, the music becomes livelier and the party starts! For More information about the next events, please contact Service Express.
BARREL-AGED COCKTAILS Bencini Bougainville white rum, Vermouth del professore rosso and Campari. Our genuine Bencini combines soulful sweet Vermouth with Bougainville rum and Campari. Carefully barrel-aged for 2 months in American oak making it a very elegant bitter-sweet after-dinner drink. Rum Old Fashioned Bougainville V.S. rum, orange bitter and spiced syrup This cocktail has been tailor-made for you. An island blend of subtle spices and orange bitterness delicately added to age with Bougainville V.S.rum for 2 months for extra complexity. To be enjoyed before or after dinner as desired.
Rum O’clock A tailor-made selection of cocktail with a range of rum & meticulously chosen ingredients to take you for a round the clock experience of excellence at Retreat from 18h00 to 19h30. Do not miss the Rum Sensation
You are the rum to my coke
Introduction Ever since the time of Genesis, wine has played an important role to mankind: communion wine, coronation wine, wine of honour. Writings on slabs, papyrus and in tombs show that civilisation started with wine. Even though one cannot tell exactly when mankind came to know and appreciate it.
DEORAJ BHUGOO “BUGS” SOMMELIER
At the beginning of the 3rd millennium before Christ, Egypt already had vineyards, and China was familiar with wine. In Europe, the Greeks are believed to be the first to cultivate vine and to have been introduced to the fine art of wine-making by Egypt and other countries of the Orient. Around a thousand years B.C. wine was introduced in Italy, Sicily, North Africa, Andalusia and Provence. The Romans contributed greatly towards the spreading of vine: vine growing was established by Roman legions all along their military conquests. The Egyptians attributed wine to Osiris, the Greeks to Dionysus and the Romans
to Bacchus. Accepted as a gift from the gods, wine was first raised to a religious symbol as a reference to the gods, who in return would favour man with vigour, inspiration and euphoria. Olivier de Serres, in his “Théâtre d’agriculture”, wrote in 1600: “After bread comes wine, the second nourishment given by the Creator for sustaining life and the first for its excellence”. A work of art, wine is first and foremost a work of man. This unique wine list has been especially compiled by our sommelier: Deoraj Bhugoo “Bugs” to give our guests the opportunity to discover many of the wines produced by outstanding wine makers throughout the world. Over the past decade many new and talented wine makers have produced an outstanding wine. The producers we have selected are a mixture of established growers and new talents keeping in mind our priority: to select the best quality of wines for your enjoyment.
Live Fully at The Resort
LOBSTER NIGHT*
STEAK NIGHT*
Delightful evening at Turtle Bay... Westin Lobster Night Festival... Unleash yourself barefooted, feeling the ecstasy of the tropical breeze with the beat of our folkloric “Sega Show”!
How about an amazing steak night along with our live entertainment? Enjoy our Certified Australian Angus Beef Cuts (C.A.A.B) with an imaginative blend of “savoir-faire” of our Mauritian Chef.
supplement applies, please contact our Restaurants Reservations on 3271 for more information. Weather permitting, venue can change.
Chef’s Tip: Unique discovery of red wine suggested by our in-house sommelier supplement applies, please contact our Restaurants Reservations on 3271 for more information.
Be Mystique For those seeking a little more excitement, Special Happy Hour at Mystique! Special Beverages will be available! Let’s Be Mystique everyday as from 5p.m till 7p.m. Join us at Mystique Bar & Lounge and there’s no better place to be for a magnificent sunset. Lets keep the spirits even higher with exquisite and sophisticated cocktails! You may please contact the team for more information or to make more booking.
Service Facilities We pride ourselves in the thought we put into offering guests an environment where tranquillity and energy are perfectly balanced, ensuring an unforgettable experience. The Westin Executive Club Lounge combines a welcoming reception area, an informal lounge space, a splendid gourmet selection and luxury showers that refresh. Guests staying in Club rooms and Suites have 24 hour access to state-of-theart lounge. The lounge is also accessible through a daily fee. Please contact Service Express for more information.
STAR MEETING CONCIERGE Our Star Meeting Concierge, located in the Business Centre, offers full secretarial services including typing, photocopying, faxing and binding. Computer terminals with complimentary internet access are also available for your personal use. Our associates will be happy to assist.
INTERNET ACCESS Enjoy complimentary internet access during your stay with our wireless broadband system throughout the resort.
PRESS READER Enjoy over 2000 full-content current daily news papers and magazines on your tablet device or smartphone during your stay. Here’s how: 1) Connect to our WI-FI network 2) Download Press Reader app from the app store 3) Launch Press Reader, pick your title and enjoy
Resort Spread over 10 hectares in the quiet Turtle Bay, the resort is bordered by the reef and ocean nature park on the coast and lush sugar cane fields behind. Water sports and diving complement the two stunning swimming pools and a natural sandy beach facing the oldest protected marine park.
Learn more about... REFINED BEACH TO RELAX The Resort is located directly on the beach. This area is lush with trees with remnants of volcanic rock, bordered by one of the largest infinity swimming pools in Mauritius. Sophisticated beach services such as regular cold towel service, refreshing welcome drinks, sweet surprises, sunglass cleaning, and range of food and beverage delicacies are just some of the features available at a press of a button from our newly launched “Electronic Beach Butler Service” from your sunbed. Press, enjoy, repeat! Over 300 meters of soft sand at the northern part of the resort invites for leisurely swimming, active beach games, and water sports. Or laze away at our serene adults’ only whisper zone.
WHAT TO DO IN BALACLAVA In 1735, the first Governor of the French East India Company, Mahé de Labourdonnais, decided to establish Port Louis as the main harbor of the island, Turtle Bay then became more significant. Around 1740, a naval arsenal was built, as well as an iron foundry and a gunpowder factory. In order to procure water for the workshops, a dam was built across the ‘Rivière Citron’ in 1743. This dam is still existent today. From a 30 min walk, guests can travel back in time along the coast line to River Citron to explore ancient ruins of Balaclava. A safe pathway for family together discovery. Who knows, you might meet with the Mauritian green sea turtle Chelonia Mydas at this former breeding grounds.
BEACH GRILL TO SHARE Every exploration has an ending spot! Authentic in concept and natural in design, Beach Grill is where you can unwind together and sink into a revitalizing holiday mood. Beach Grill beach and poolside restaurant makes the grill perfect for a long, lazy laid-back lunch right in front of the turquoise sea listening to the lapping of the waves. Create the meal of your choice at one of the grill stations on the sand or deck while sipping a refreshing homemade cocktail! A lifetime souvenir.
Play well At Westin, we believe that all guests should leave feeling better than when they arrived, not just the adults.While some things in life make everyone feel better, sand between your toes, a frosty drink on a hot day, the perfect night’s sleep, it takes a special kind of experience to leave kids worldlier, happier, and maybe even healthier. One part curiosity-sparking, one part wonderinspiring, the ‘Westin Family’ program takes inspiration from nature and promotes a sense of wellbeing. Through both guided, collaborative activities and carefree, imaginative play, the program lets kids choose their own path of discovery. Westin Family opens young guests up to new experiences and challenges them to explore and reflect in pursuit of feeling their best, awed or excited, centered or energized, motivated or celebrated. Recognizing that kids are the most important part of a family vacation, the Westin Family integrates parents’ and kids’ activities to foster togetherness, treating our youngest guests with the respect they deserve while celebrating them as the kids that they are.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please provide with the following while your child is at the Kids Club: 1. Sun Cream 2. Cap / Hat 3. Swimming suit 4. Beach shoes 5. Spare clothes 6. Arm bands / swimming goggles
WEEK 1 MONDAY
TUESDAY
09h00 09h30
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Balloon deco
Beach Time
Waterpolo
Westin Discovery Tour
Welcome, Registration and Free Play
09h30 10h30
Family Shell Collecting
Family Treasure Hunt
10h30 11h30
Arts & Crafts with Shell & corals
Tennis initiation (Booking required
Creole Lesson
Olympic Games
one day before)
Twister
Snake & ladders/ UNO/ Kapla
Local Nature Discovery Glass Bottom Boat.* (booking required one day before – starts at 10 00)
11h30 12h30
SuperChef cooking class
Pool Time
(booking required
Pool Time
one day before)
12h30 13h30 13h30 15h00 15h00 16h00
Lunch with Hostesses at the Kids Club (upon reservation) Volcano Making
Sing a Song
Balloon Piñata
Superchef: Smoothie. (booking required
Make your Holiday Card
Make your Aquarium
Sega Dance initiation
(starts at 16h00-
Paper Maché
Paper Boat
Picture Frame making
Build a house
Dance Battle
Kiddie Zumba
Kiddie Yoga*
one day before)
booking required one day before)
16h00 17h00
Tea Time
17h00 18h00
Shower Time
18h00 19h00
Dinner with the Hostesses (Reservation Required before 16h00)
19h00 19h45
20h00
Sega initiation for kids* starts at 18h00
Movie Night
If I was a king or Queen
Talent Night
If I was a fruit or vegetable
Movie Night.* (starts as from 18:00)
Goodnight , See you tomorrow! This program is for 3 – 12 yrs, children less than 3 yrs must be accompanied by parents or babysitters. Note that lunch time and tea-time package is at Rs 800 per child (including the SuperChef’s Cooking Class) Tea break only Rs 275 per child. The Kids Club is located next to villa 13 "Chateaufort". Call Service Express for information * This programme may change due to weather conditions and/or number of participants
Family Crab hunting
WEEK 2 MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
09h00 9h30 09h30 10h30
10h30 11h30
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Nature Walk & discovery
Fishing Time
Nature Printing
Singing Fun
Welcome, Registration and Free Play Scavenger Hunt
Family Sand Castle on the Beach
Badminton
Cutting & Gluing
Glass Bottom Boat.* (booking
Tennis Initiation Art & Craft
(booking required
Game on the beach
Gardening Fun
Hide & Seek
one day before)
required one day before, starts at 10 00)
11h30 12h30
SuperChef Cooking class
Pool Time
(booking required
Pool time
one day before)
12h30 13h30 13h30 15h00
15h00 16h00
Lunch with Hostesses at the Kids Club (upon reservation) Make your musical instrument
Hopscotch
Balloon Piñata SuperChef: Cookie (booking required
Make your bird finder
Police and Thief
JENGA Challenge kiddie Yoga* (starts at 16h00booking required
Make your animal
Hair braiding, face painting & henna
Make your ship
Zoo Time
Free Play
Photo Frame Making
one day before)
one day before)
16h00 17h00
Tea Time
17h00 18h00
Shower Time
18h00 19h00
Dinner with the Hostesses
19h00 19h45
20h00
Sega initiation for kids* starts at 18h00
If I was a vegetable or a fruit
Karaoke night
Masquerade Night
Movie Night.* Musical Chair
(starts as from 18:00)
Goodnight , See you tomorrow! This program is for 3 – 12 yrs, children less than 3 yrs must be accompanied by parents or babysitters. Note that lunch time and tea-time package is at Rs 800 per child (including the SuperChef’s Cooking Class) Tea break only Rs 275 per child. The Kids Club is located next to villa 13 “Chateaufort”. Call Service Express for information * This programme may change due to weather conditions and/or number of participants
Story Telling
ADULT SPORTS PROGRAM MONDAY
TUESDAY
Jogging & Stretching
08h15
THURSDAY
Aqua Gym or Zumba
FRIDAY
Jogging & Stretching
Aqua Gym or Zumba
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Jogging & Stretching
Bicycle trip to Trou Aux Biches
Bicycle trip to Pamplemousses
10h15
11h30
WEDNESDAY
Aqua Gym or Zumba
Fun Activities
Aqua Gym or Zumba
Live Music
12h00
Entertainment At Beach Grill
14h30
16h00
Kayak Safari
Pedalo
Water ski Initiation
Sega Initiation
Volleyball
Activities available on demand: bocce balls, football, basketball, table tennis, badminton. Please meet our sports entertainers
TEEN SPORTS PROGRAM MONDAY
TUESDAY
08h15
10h15
THURSDAY
Jogging & Stretching
Jogging & Stretching
Meeting Point Concierge
Meeting Point Concierge
Bicycle trip to Trou Aux Biches
Kayak in the lagoon* depending on the tide at Boathouse
Meeting Point Westin Family
Bicycle trip to Trou Aux Biches Meeting Point Westin Family
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Waterski Initiation* depending on the tide at Boathouse
SUNDAY
Table Tennis Main Pool side
Basketball Shooting Contest at Basketball Pitch
11h30
12h00
Pool Volley at Main Pool
14h30
Waterski Initiation* depending on the tide at Boathouse
Game Battle time at the Games Area
Water Polo at Main Pool
15h30
16h00
WEDNESDAY
Volleyball
Volleyball
Football
Game Battle time at the Games Area
Pool Basket at Main Pool
Table Tennis at Main Pool Side
Sailboat Initiation* depending on the tide at Boathouse
Waterski Initiation* depending on the tide at Boathouse
Volleyball
Volleyball
Bocce ball on the Beach
Volleyball
* Both Adult & Teens programmes may change due to weather conditions and/or number of participants
Flag system for activities: Green Flag
: All activities ok
Orange Flag
: Windy weather
Red Flag
: Bad weather, all activities cancelled
DIVING CENTER**
Watersports & encounter The resort is situated right on the natural marine park of Turtle Bay, which offers unsurpassed snorkelling, watersports and scuba diving. The Boathouse activities are free of charge, please contact us on 3548 for more information.
Clear turquoise seas, an abundance of live coral reefs and beautiful tropical fish. The West Coast of Mauritius is a region with a variety of interesting dive spots, with water temperatures ranging from 22° Celsius in winter - to 28° Celsius in summer. There is no typical ‘diving season’. Beautiful conditions exist all year round, but the visibility can, of course, be affected by waves, plankton, tides or rain. Operating hours: 09:00 – 5:00
Glass bottom*
: 10:00 & 2:30
Snorkelling*
: 11:00 & 3:30
Waterski
: 10:00 till 12:00 & 2:00 till 4:00
Sail boat
: Free lesson available, upon request
Windsurf
: Free lesson available, upon request
* All Boathouse activities are dependent on the tide and sea. Some of the services and facilities above may not be available on a 24-hour basis or without advance request. Fees on certain facilities/services may apply.
Pedalo & Kayak
: Free of charge
** Upon booking only
Meet Kiran Ramkalawon, our Executive Chef Having started his career in 1995 in some of Mauritius’ most iconic resorts, Kiran continued to expand his expertise in the kitchens of some of the world’s most recognized establishments in South Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Honing his attention to detail and perfection, Kiran collaborated during this period with renowned Michelin-starred chefs. Chef Kiran understands that the key to success lies in training continuously, challenging the norm and staying informed on the latest trends the culinary world has to offer. Having worked under Michel Bras at Laguiolle, followed by his tenure at Chalet Adrien in Verbier, Switzerland,
a member of Relais & Chateaux and finally at the time he spent under Alain Ducasse at Il Cortile and Spoon Paris underlines his passion in creating and preparing dishes of the highest pedigree!
Public holidays & events Be renewed and rejuvenate yourself for the start of this year 2017! Public Holidays: January 01, Sunday January 02, Monday January 28, Saturday February 01, Wednesday February 09, Thursday February 24, Thursday March 12, Sunday March 29, Wednesday
New Year New Year Chinese Spring Festival Abolition of Slavery Thaipoosam Cavadee Maha Shivaratree National Day Ugadi
Events CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL: THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER SATURDAY, 28th JANUARY 2017
On this special occasion, a Spring Festival full of surprises awaits. Our Food & Beverage Team has created a spectacular culinary experience for this evening. A Chinese Spring Festival Buffet awaits you at the Seasonal Taste and you shall be charmed with the traditional Lion Dance Show at the Retreat Bar. For more information or reservations, please contact Service Express.
Westin Yoga for kids We are glad to announce that we celebrated the “ International Yoga Day” on the 21st June 2016. We launched Westin Yoga for Kids, our little travellers during the re-branding of Westin Family. “YOGA FOR KIDS” on Thursdays at 16h00 prior booking required; contact Westin Family “Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.”
VALENTINE’S DAY TUESDAY, 14th FEBRUARY 2017
Thinking about something special on this Valentine’s Day? The team is more than pleased to help make this one unforgettable. Reconnect and embellish your evening with an experience that is tailored to your personal style. Why not consider a romantic dinner at Mystique or Fusion with a 4-course set menu or else a private dinner at the Ocean Vista jetty? For more information or reservations, please contact Service Express. NATIONAL DAY SUNDAY, 12th MARCH 2017 Explore and revive our Mauritian history heritage. Meet our team at the Retreat Bar for a Multicultural dance show. A Mauritian Live Cooking Buffet awaits you at the Beach Grill. For more information or reservations, please contact Service Express.