Virtuoso® Accepts Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa Into Exclusive Preview Program

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Sep 28, 2015, 11:16 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International luxury travel network Virtuoso® has accepted Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa into its innovative Preview program, which helps the world's most exciting new hotels debut strongly. Scheduled to reopen November 1, 2015 after a six-month renovation, the legendary Le Touessrok will be reborn as a Shangri-La Resort.

To commemorate the opening of Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, clients of Virtuoso travel advisors may take advantage of this exclusive offer: 50 percent discount on the best available rate from November 1 to December 19, 2015.

In addition, only travelers who book through a Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisor will be able to receive these value-added perks:

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Daily buffet breakfast for two guests
A complimentary 50-minute massage for two guests
Early check-in or late check-out, subject to availability

Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa joins an impressive roster of hotels in Virtuoso's Preview Program, created to launch new and reopening luxury properties. Participating hotels, most associated with the world's most upscale brands, benefit from networking opportunities, advisor education programs, marketing initiatives, and sales support. Preview is part of Virtuoso's renowned Hotels & Resorts Program, which includes almost 1,100 of the world's finest properties in 100 countries.

Located on the most prestigious beach on the east coast of Mauritius, Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa marries the celebrated Asian hospitality of Shangri-La with the Mauritian island chic of Le Touessrok Resort. Just off the resort's shore lie two beautiful islands. Ilot Mangenie is exclusively for the enjoyment of Shangri-La guests. Ile aux Cerfs is home to a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course praised as one of the globe's finest, designed by famed golfer Bernhard Langer.

Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa features 203 redesigned and renovated rooms, suites and villas. All offer views of the stunning Indian Ocean through large bay windows, and many have direct access to the white-sand beach. Guests relax in uninterrupted tranquility in their private sanctuaries, with Villa Hosts available at a moment's notice. The creme de la creme are the three Beach Villas. They each offer 4,500 square feet of resort-style living with spacious balconies and terraces, and furnishings reflecting local nature and culture.

With its fashionable restaurants and bars, Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is the Mauritian hot spot, where for 40 years international guests have reveled day and night. The resort provides intimacy and seclusion for couples and honeymooners, and offers large grounds, beaches and private pool areas for families. It's also the perfect venue for golfers; wellness travelers who can relax at CHI, The Spa; and active guests. The resort offers complimentary use of non-motorized water sports equipment, such as kayaks, sailboats, and snorkeling and windsurfing equipment.

"Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is a five-star paradise," said Albert Herrera, Virtuoso's senior vice president of Global Product Partnerships. "This unique property combines a rich heritage with international sophistication. After a significant investment in revitalizing the iconic Le Touessrok, Shangri-La is unveiling a masterpiece that delivers the perfect combination of style and refinement."

To reserve a stay at Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius through a Virtuoso travel advisor, visit virtuoso.com.

About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 375 agency members with more than 9,800 elite travel advisors in 31 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with 1,700 of the world's best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. More than (US) $14 billion in annual travel sales makes Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit virtuoso.com.

About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's premier hotel companies, currently owns and/or manages more than 90 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 38,000. Over four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of 'hospitality from the heart'. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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