One&Only Le Saint G�ran in Mauritius, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this October. This special occasion will be marked by a week-long celebration (24th - 29th October) featuring an exciting programme of special events including a variety of stunning dining experiences and stimulating entertainment.

The culinary highlights include a Wine Dinner at Spoon des Iles by Alain Ducasse, a spectacular Gala Dinner by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Rasoi by Vineet restaurant at the hotel, a Coastal Food Festival at Rasoi, and culminate in the 35th Anniversary Celebration Gala Dinner Buffet. The festivities will also include full moon parties, local musical entertainment, lavish beach barbecues, superb firework displays, golf competitions, tennis tournaments and more.

One&Only Le Saint G�ran, named after the sailing ship which perished on nearby reefs in a cruel storm in 1744, was completed on 20th October 1975 and was inaugurated by late Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, father of the nation and first Prime Minister of the island.

With its opening in 1975, One&Only Le Saint G�ran significantly contributed to the development of the Mauritian tourism industry by setting new standards for style, service and glamour in Mauritius. The hotel played a leading role on the economical front, creating hundreds of jobs and contributing to social development.

The dedication of its staff and the legendary service has earned the hotel international fame throughout the years. Over 600 employees, of which many have been with the company since the beginning, strive for perfection today and pamper guests with the thought that nothing is too much to please them.

In 2003 the resort became a member of the One&Only family, joining the ranks of some of the most distinctive and luxurious hotels and resorts in the world. As a One&Only Resort, Le Saint G�ran offers guests a promise of the highest standards and a stunning location.

One&Only Le Saint G�ran is located on its own peaceful private peninsula at Belle Mare, on the north eastern coast of Mauritius and features a golf course, a tennis centre, the One&Only Spa by ESPA and recently refurbished suites set in lush tropical gardens.

The 2,540 metre, par-33, 9-hole golf course, which runs along the beach, was designed by Gary Player.(OKO The Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy offers tuition and organises regular tournaments for guests. These facilities are complemented by the Fitness Centre with the newest Technogym equipment, offering personal training. In addition there are three world class restaurants, which won One&Only Le Saint G�ran the Cond� Nast Traveller Gold list Award for �Best Hotel in the World for Food� in 2005.

The resort became a member of the prestigious Leading Hotel of the World portfolio in 1997 and received international accolades throughout the years: Elegant Resorts� Annual Awards Ceremony�s �Best Overall Service� in 2009, The Ultra Awards by the Daily Telegraph �Best Resort Indian Ocean� in 2009, Elegant Resorts Preferred Partner Awards� �Best Family Hotel/Resort� in 2008, Cond� Nast Traveller (UK) Readers' Spa Awards �Top 10 Best Spas � Africa, Middle East & Indian Ocean� in 2007 and many more.

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About One&Only Resorts

Created exclusively for the luxury resort market, One&Only Resorts are conceived as hallmarks of excellence. Set in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a lively energy that is unrivalled. These properties include One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint G�ran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. The new One&Only Cape Town, South Africa opened on April 2009. One&Only The Palm, Dubai is scheduled to open in October 2010.

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