HILARY
ROOTS (or Cleo)
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A
six-star floating hotel.
One
of the world’s finest cruise ships, the Silver
Shadow, called at Isle of Pines on
January 8th.
The
180 passengers and a large number of the
269-member crew were delighted at the
welcome they received ashore and impressed
by the island’s natural charms.
The
Silver Shadow, built a year ago in
Genoa, Italy, is part of a fleet of luxury
cruise ships belonging to the American
company, Silversea. It will continue
cruising Australia and New Zealand during
the Southern Hemisphere summer, before
heading to Athens in April.
Another
Silversea ship, the Silver Cloud, is
scheduled to call at Isle of Pines towards
the end of the year.
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New
accommodation at Oro.
A
small complex featuring four bungalows (two
twinned) and a snack bar-cum-restaurant has
just opened at Oro, on the island’s East
coast.
The
Gîte Chez Régis (Regis’ Resort) is
situated on the edge of the waterway leading
to the well-known natural pool.
Traditional
materials — wood and thatching, have been
used to create an aesthetic atmosphere in a
peaceful setting.
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Eco-tourism
and a family welcome.
A
new camping ground has just begun operating
at Roller Bay, the pristine, white sand
beach, adjacent to Kuto Bay. Camping des
Rouleaux is its name - meaning
‘rollers’ camping’.
Attractive,
basic facilities include electricity, shower
and toilet block, fire places and thatched,
covered tables looking out to sea.
The
owners, Gaby and Christine, can host either
individual campers or groups. Gaby is also
willing to introduce visitors to fishing and
other nature discoveries.
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