Sure Travel Journey Vol 5.1 Summer 2019 | Page 55

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY SHANGRI-LA Clockwise from left: When it comes to location – and many other things – Le Touessrok is hard to beat. Dining by the poolside. From the foyer to the rooms, style is a constant. dishes. Safran dishes up superb Indian dishes, but my favourite was Kushi, with its compact menu of Japanese cuisine. Alongside a superb sushi offering, the menu runs to delicious teppanyaki, tempura, udon and soba noodles. For a traditional dining experience, yakinuku grills at each table allow guests to grill their own dinner. SPECIAL CHARM Guests enjoy exclusive access to the private island of Ilot Mangenie, a short boat ride from the resort. Loungers line the shore in the shade of whispering casuarinas, while the beachfront bar and restaurant dish up top-notch pizzas and cold rosé. For a splurge, book one of the private cabanas for a day. Golf Course, a world-class championship layout designed by Bernhard Langer. This unique location offers three individual beaches to enjoy & sea views from every restaurant, bar & room FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD Le Touessrok offers five restaurants and three bars across the resort, so you certainly won’t go hungry. Bazar offers all-day dining, while Republik Beach Club & Grill leans towards Mediterranean-inspired children), main pool and restaurant. All rooms overlook a safe swimming beach. The Coral rooms are more adult-focused and offer plenty of privacy and easy access to a more secluded beach, but the luxurious Frangipani wing is the pick of the resort. Set on a private peninsula, rooms here boast wonderful sea views, with a handful offering direct beach access. These rooms are also just steps away from the CHI spa and its extensive range of facial and body treatments. CREATURE COMFORTS The resort boasts 200 rooms across a range of categories, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The Hibiscus rooms are best for families, with interconnecting suites and easy access to the kid-friendly T-Club (there’s also the Active-T-Club for older THE WOW FACTOR The resort also boasts three private villas, often booked out by celebrities and royalty. Each villa sleeps six guests in three bedrooms, with a private pool, chef and exclusive beach access. BOOK IT Contact your Sure Travel consultant for the best deals. Visit www.suretravel.co.za/ call 0861 47 48 49. MAKE MEMORIES FOR LIFE // 55