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Shangri-La Hotels and
Resorts has signed an agreement with TriGránit Development Corporation to manage
the Shangri-La Resort and Spa, Seychelles, scheduled to open in 2007.
The luxury resort will occupy its own private island,
the nine-hectare (23-acre) Long Island off the coast of Mahe in Northeast Seychelles.
The resort will be just 25 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes by boat to the capital city of Victoria.
Not only will Long Island be dedicated to Shangri-La guests, further
exclusivity is assured by Shangri-La's boutique hotel size of 55 villas,
with a total of 100 spacious suites. Located on the Western side of the
island will be 32 one-bedroom villas; seven two-bedroom villas; 15
four-suite villas; and a presidential villa.
All villas, by Budapest-based Fazakas Gyorgy Architects and
Dubai-based Interior Motives interior designers, will feature
infinity-edged plunge pools facing the ocean, spacious sundecks and
outdoor showers, all set amidst meandering pathways through lush island
foliage.
A funicular
will transport guests to the CHI spa, poised on the island's central hilltop. CHI, Shangri-La's
signature spa brand, is designed to create a sanctuary of tranquility inspired by the legend of Shangri-La.
Therapies are based on the ancient healing traditions, philosophies and
rituals of China and the Himalayas.
The funicular will also stop at the island's hilltop wedding chapel,
accommodating up to 30 people for weddings, vow renewals and blessing
ceremonies. Both spa and chapel will offer 360 degree Indian Ocean views.
Waterborne guests will arrive at an open-air lobby with panoramic ocean
views. Dining options will include a lobby lounge and bar, all-day coffee
shop, specialty restaurant and poolside bar. Additional facilities will
include a kids' club, internet room and fitness centre. An island library
will be available for solitary, leisurely reading or small gatherings of
up to 75 people.
Shangri-La Resort and Spa will be ideally located to take advantage of
Seychelles' clear, warm, turquoise waters. Long Island is part of
acclaimed Sainte Anne Marine National Park; a resort dive centre will
outfit first-time and expert divers. Water enthusiasts can also indulge in
boating, fishing, motorized water sports, swimming in the infinity-edged
pool or exploring the multiple beach coves that ring the island. Tennis
buffs are not forgotten with an ocean-view tennis court.
"We selected Shangri-La to manage this very special property due to its
record of delivering superlative standards of service, nothing less would
suit this ultra-luxury Seychelles island-resort," said Todd Cowan, chief
executive officer, TriGránit Development Corporation.
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