This summer, take a flight of fancy to the Indian Ocean and enjoy the vacation of your dreams. The Residence by Cenizaro, with its properties in Maldives, Mauritius, and Zanzibar, is all set to fulfil every holiday goal.
A sandbank escape under the African sun
Vacationers can live their castaway island fantasies on the deserted islands of Pungwe and Kwale in the Menai Bay Conservation Area arranged by The Residence Zanzibar. Surrounded by rich mangrove forests and beautiful beaches, one can swim or snorkel in crystal-clear waters to discover stunning marine life and coral reefs. A butler serves freshly grilled seafood on a white strip of sand in the middle of the ocean. It’s a Robinson Crusoe moment with a dash of luxury.
Castaway picnics, barbeque dinners, and beach bonfire can also be arranged at The Residence Maldives.
Unforgettable dolphin cruise
At The Residence Maldives, evenings are magical as one can hop between the two properties, nestled in Dhigurah and Falhumaafushi. Sailing in the ocean amid the sound of crashing waves, sipping on a glass of bubbly feels like a page out of a fairy tale. Encountering spinner and bottlenose dolphins doing aerial acrobatics during this 90-minute cruise is a surreal experience.
Diving into the deepest Atolls of the Maldives
Flanked by a sparkling lagoon and exceptional dive sites with unspoilt coral reefs, The Residence Maldives is where guests with varying diving proficiency can explore marine life. The dive sites are a mere five minutes to an hour boat ride from the resort. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) 5-Star Dive Centre at the resort has multilingual diving instructors who train and guide divers to immerse in the underwater world teeming with 2,000 species of fish, white tip sharks, barracudas, reef fishes, manta rays, and turtles, as well as secret underwater gardens. It is goodfor beginners taking their first dive in this relaxed and secure environment. Children aged eight years and above can also get their first taste of diving with the bubble maker dive programme.
Additionally, the resort can arrange guided snorkelling excursions to explore the multi-hued coral reefs and rich underwater biodiversity. Lucky ones may also encounter pods of dolphins swimming past in the Dhigurah reef.
A splash in the Indian Ocean
The Maldives is perfect for fishing enthusiasts where they can learn the Maldivian way of fishing on a dhoni. The chefs at The Residence Maldives use the fresh catch of the day to prepare a delicious meal.
For those looking for an adrenaline rush, the resort can also arrange various water-based activities, such as jet skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and glass-bottom kayaking. The Water Sports Centre at The Residence Zanzibar also offers many such activities to guests.
Breezy evenings with delicious concoctions
The Dining Room Bar at The Residence Zanzibar is the perfect spot to gaze at the setting sun as the cool breeze caresses the skin.
Guests can relish traditional tea, cocktails, or even concoct their drink using local ingredients at the bar at The Residence Mauritius.
The Beach Bar at The Residence Maldives is partially submerged in the swimming pool and overlooks the beach, where one can have island-style drinks during the day and signature sundowners in the evenings.
Most memorable school break
Travelling with kids? It’s not a struggle to engage little guests at The Residence by Cenizaro properties. The resorts have exclusive kid’s clubs and activities for children (aged 3-12) and teenagers. A team of trained professionals at Turtle Kids Club at The Residence Maldives help with value-adding activities, such as learning the Dhivehi language, bodu beru drums, and local crafts like leaf weaving. They can play indoors or outdoors on the beach or in the play area with a variety of playground equipment.
Unending fun awaits at the Kids Club of The Residence Zanzibar. Minded by a team of multilingual, professionally trained staff, there is a long line-up of games and adventure, from learning Swahili, and treasure hunting to playing volleyball. They can also have complimentary ice creams and fruit skewers on the beach and by the poolside.
Located just steps away from the beach, the Planters Kids Club at The Residence Mauritius is inspired by a sugarcane plantation house. A team of professionals keep the young guests entertained with pony rides, creole cooking classes, art & craft sessions, and picnics.
All these activities mean the kids will have many stories to share with friends when they go back to school. What more? Parents can relish downtime at the spa or beach club as children have the time of their lives.
Celebrate life’s many moments at The Residence by Cenizaro with enriching experiences at some of the most idyllic destinations in the Indian Ocean.
