THE Lux Collective,
the global operator of
brands and managed
properties including LUX*,
Tamassa and Café LUX*, has
unveiled a new hotel brand,
which is set to open its first
resort.
SALT of Palmar will open on
the east coast of Mauritius
on November 1.
The resort comprises 59
rooms with seven different
room categories, all
overlooking the sea, garden
or pool.
Activities include sunrise
running clubs, sunset swims,
hiking and biking. Guests will
also have the opportunity to
help out on the SALT Farm,
where fruit and vegetables
are grown; learn to cook
Mauritian chicken curry; and
master local instruments,
the maravanne rattle and
moutia drum.
“We created SALT for
an ever-growing breed of
modern explorers and
mindful travellers who are
looking for more adventure
and purpose than a
traditional resort holiday,”
said Paul Jones, ceo of The
Lux Collective. “Our hotel is
located on a picture-perfect
beach but we’ll encourage
our guests to get off the
beaten track and explore
the island independently in
convertible cars or by bike.”
Rates start from US$200
(R2 868) per double room
per night on a bed and
breakfast basis.
Commenting on future
plans, Paul said: “I can’t
reveal too much at this
stage, but in 2020 we will
next open SALT of Wolong
in Sichuan, China, right on
the edge of a wild panda
reserve. We’ve also got our
eyes on other destinations
in Asia, Africa and the
Middle East, so watch this
space!”
