Published on : Monday, October 22, 2018
A humanistic approach to hospitality for the culturally curious traveller, Salt takes its guests to people – not just places – connecting them to locals and their way of life, placing them in the action, not just beside it.
Salt’s creator and CEO of The Lux Collective, Paul Jones, commented that when deciding on the location for our very first Salt hotel, it had to be Mauritius. An exotic, volcanic beauty drenched in history and modern culture, Mauritius has much to offer beyond its picture-perfect beaches, and its people are some of the most welcoming and passionate I have ever met. It’s a destination ripe for exploration too often overlooked by those who think it’s just for lazing on a beach. SALT of Palmar will be a gateway for discovering the real Mauritius, designed to disrupt those preconceived notions and attract a different type of traveller to the island.
Salt guests will be immersed into the heart of Mauritian life, with the opportunity to connect directly with locals via Skill Swap. This means they exchange their time, talent and skills to the local people. Guests of Salt can also join our local suppliers and see their work or passion. From pottery with Janine at her Pamplemousses studio or early morning fishing with Kishor, to coaching the local football team with Fabrice or basket weaving with Mrs Bulleeram in Brisée Verdière – Salt has friends doing incredible things all over the island and guests are invited to share their passion.
Every guest will receive a copy of This is Mauritius – a new guidebook created by the talented locals who know the people and places that make the island tick. Maps, local SIM cards and the Salt app unearth the local knowledge on hidden gems. The hotel’s fleet of cool convertibles or bikes can be hired to explore nearby villages, temples and markets.
Recognising the strong connections between people, plate and planet, and the fact that our food choices have a major impact on the health of the environment and our guests, Salt is committed towards good, clean and fair food. Whilst the chefs are committed members of Slow Food International and part of Slow Food Chefs Alliance, Salt of Palmar is working closely with Slow Food International and Earth Markets Mauritius, their local official representative. Salt adheres to Slow Food Travel, promoting ecotourism and providing all guests a culinary journey, full of stories, traditions, flavours and craftsmanship.
Salt of Palmar will pulse to the rhythm of sega music, with up and coming local artists performing at the resort. Giving Mauritian artists a platform to reach an international audience. The hotel library will be the place to relax and explore, curated by a team of local authors who handpick the very best Mauritius- related literature, from fact to fiction, fantasy to folklore.
The Salt Equilibrium will come complete with a salt room, five treatment rooms and a team of local therapists offering a pick and mix of salt-based treatments to energise, relax, detoxify and rejuvenate. And a community of shared interests is just waiting to be created as guests come together for The Sunrise Run Club, sunrise salutations on the beach, meditation at Brahmakumari, dawn photography tour, hike & bike, yoga at the Salt Farm Shala and many more.