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by Barry Crimble, Bar

The vibrant yet chic Paradis Hotel and Golf Resort is one of the jewels in the crown of Mauritius hotels. Located in the south west at Le Morne Peninsula the resort occupies one of the islands most spectacular settings. There is a massive range of complimentary land and water sports, dining at 7 restaurants and an 18 hole golf course, with luxury accommodation, and 5km of white sandy beach.

There is a superb choice of luxurious accommodation, all complimented with typical Mauritian architecture and furnishings. There are ten different room categories including suites and luxurious and spacious villas, ideal for family looking for an extra special holiday.

The superior and luxury rooms are all very spacious at 50sq m and have terraces or balconies which overlook the Indian Ocean or the Paradis Lagoon. Interconnecting rooms are available, and they will easily accommodate 2 adults and a child under 12.

The more spacious Junior and Beach front Junior Suites are all 76 sq m, and positioned in a horse shoe formation, facing the ocean. Again they have a large terrace or balcony and are available interconnecting.

For families, there are some excellent family suites, which are twice the size of the junior suites, with two bedrooms and an open plan seating area. There are also two outdoor terraces and they can accommodate 2 adults and 3 children.

The luxury family suites are larger still, with a bigger room for Mum and Dad. The second bedroom is great for younger children, and again there are two outdoor terraces.

If you are a couple traveling for a special celebration, then one of the 4 deluxe suites, or 8 senior suites is an excellent choice, with larger bedrooms, more spacious seating areas and terraces or balconies. They are also located closer to the beach.

Finally the villas at Paradis are rivaled across the island. The executive villa's are 275 sq m with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which have beautiful outdoor showers, great for hosing sand off children! The Presidential Villa is 450 sq m and accommodates up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. The most appealing feature of the villas is the butler service and fully equipped kitchen. Your private butler will do your shopping, lay out breakfast, and arrange a chef for your personal use if you don't fancy dinner or lunch in one of the restaurants of the resort. The service is excellent yet unobtrusive with your every need being pandered to!

The restaurants in the Paradis are as varied as the accommodation, with choices from international buffet, to Italian, Sea food or Creole. There are 7 to choose from in total, and you can also use the facilities at the neighbouring Dinarobin. The fantastic Blue Marlin restaurant is an ideal location right on the beach close to the water skiing which is always guaranteed to keep you entertained while enjoying a lazy lunch.

Other facilities are also wide ranging, including complimentary land and water sports such as waterskiing, pedaloes, sailing, snorkeling, tennis and boulles. A scuba diving center and 18 hole championship golf course are also located at the hotel for those wanting a little more excitement!

Finally after all that luxury accommodation, fine dining and activity in your luxury hotel in Mauritius, you can relax in the Clarins Spa at the Dinarobin Hotel next door. It's well worth a half day of rest and relaxation ??. An excellent way to prepare for your evening meal!

Despite being a very genteel place, with many carefully tended parks, ancient buildings and pubs and restaurants, Winchester possesses many attractions that are of interest for all, be they young, old, single or families. Likewise, Winchester offers a broad range of accommodation that caters for all budgets and tastes.

Many young people and backpackers come each year to Winchester and some stay for more than a day or two. Cost is usually a factor for such tourists and despite appearances, accommodation can be found in or near Winchester itself. There used to be a hostel in Winchester, run by the YHA. It was housed in a restored and working watermill in the city centre. Sadly, the hostel part of the mill is now closed. The nearest YHA can now be found at Burley 23 miles, Salisbury 24 miles and Portsmouth 25 miles away. There is an excellent bus network connecting Winchester to all these towns - all of which are within one hour's travel by bus.

Another good cheap option is camping. Morn Hill Caravan Club Site can be found on the outskirts of the town, so you can walk to the city centre from the site, or take a short bus journey. If you have your own transport, then you might consider one of the many campsites around Hampshire. There are many campsites in the New Forest. The Forest is one of England's last remaining ancient woodlands and makes a great base to explore Winchester and the county.

On a slightly higher budget you could stay in one of Winchester's bed and breakfasts or guest houses. They are numerous and can be found in the city centre, suburbs or just out of town at a price to suit everyone.

As might be expected, Winchester offers excellent hotel accommodation. In the centre of Winchester you can stay at The Winchester Royal hotel. It is a 75 bedroom establishment, oozing old-world charm and dates back to 1530. Also, in the centre of town you can lodge at The Winchester Hotel. This is a modern establishment that is very popular with the Business and Leisure traveller. The Macdonald Wessex Hotel was built in 1964, and is situated in the heart of Winchester City Centre. The hotel runs alongside the famous Winchester Cathedral and is within easy walking distance of the city centre shops. For those who can afford it, Lainston House Hotel is a lovely place to stay whilst visiting Winchester. The hotel is an elegant William and Mary house built in the seventeenth century. It is situated in Sparsholt on the outskirts of Winchester and is set in 63 acres of downland park. The Marwell Hotel is opposite Marwell Zoological Park and is styled as a colonial safari lodge. It has 68 rooms. The hotel is just 6 kms from Winchester.

For those who plan on staying longer than a few days in Winchester, a self-catering holiday staying in a country cottage might be the ideal choice. Hampshire is a quintessential English county and its cottages reflect this, with their thatched roofs, mellow brick walls, and rose adorned windows.

There are many places to stay in Winchester, offering accommodation to suit all travelers. During summer and other busy times of the year it is best to book ahead as Winchester can be very busy. Wherever you decide to stay in Winchester you're sure to be enthralled by the beauty of the city.

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