Ultimate Guide To Africa January 2015 | Page 28

Feature destination children between the ages of four and 12. Trained staff entertain children with a variety of different activities, such as cooking and special “mocktail” lessons. Complimentary in-suite babysitting is also available on request. For those lucky enough to find themselves on business in the island paradise, the conferencing facilities at Hideaway of Nungwi include two executive board rooms perfect for business meetings, training sessions or small private gatherings of 10 to 14 people, and a large ballroom seating up to 140 guests and suitable for any kind of event. The ultimate relaxation and restoration destination, The Hideaway Spa & Health Club aims to achieve a true synergy of mind, body and soul through an extensive and unusual range of spa services tailored to guests’ personal needs. These include hammam, hydrotherapy, and body and beauty treatments using pure natural Healing Earth products that harness the power of Africa’s rich natural resources. Touch therapies include everything from hot stone and deep tissue to Thai and Lomi Lomi massage. Body scrubs and wraps invigorate the body, and hydrating, balancing and stimulating facial treatments cater for a range of different skin types and concerns. A variety of head-to-toe packages is available for those looking for a comprehensive therapeutic experience. Guests can also make use of a central relaxation area with Jacuzzi, pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, personal trainers, and yoga classes – all at no extra cost. When not resto ring body and mind at the spa, Hideaway guests have at their disposal a number of complimentary resort activities, including the use of the Internet café, pool table, library, board games, 28 table tennis, tennis court, and 50 m infinity pool. The Hideaway Water Sports School is run by a team of professionals who are able to facilitate a variety of waterbased activities for adventurous guests. These include kite surfing, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking, and PADIaccredited scuba diving courses. The diverse aquatic life off Zanzibar’s coast includes turtles and dolphins, as well as occasional humpback whales and whale sharks. The island’s magnificent 20+ dive sites promise excitement and adventure for divers of all abilities. For those who want to explore the island beyond the (spectacular) confines of the resort, the Hideaway Tours & Excursions Office can assist in arranging visits to historical Stone Town, the vibrant cultural heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other trips include a “sea safari” including lunch on a beautiful sandbank, trips to the Jozani Natural Forest Reserve (home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey), tours to the Spice Plantations, visits to Prison Island (ideal for snorkelling and spotting giant turtles), and cultural trips to ruins of Persian baths and Omani palaces. Located just 55 minutes from the airport and the capital of Stone Town, Hideaway of Nungwi is the perfect Zanzibar destination for couples, families and friends. Accommodation is available on an all-inclusive or a halfboard basis, catering for travellers’ different needs. Hideaway of Nungwi is a Leading Hotels of the World property, and a member of the Emerald Collection, a group that aims to set new standards of luxury in Zanzibar through its unique, five star resorts. For more information visit www.hideawaynungwi.com.