Lose and find yourself at Mauritius’ Club Med

A view from the resort's infinity pool. (Photo: Ferdinand Mwongela)

“Welcome, welcome our guests,” a handful of staff smiled and danced at the main entrance of Club Med D’Albion in Mauritius. After about an hour’s drive from the airport, my tired mind saw that as one of those exaggerated welcomes by hotel staff. But in four days, I was about to learn that that is Club Med in its element.

Club Med? Many would ask, so let’s back up a little. In May this year, French hospitality firm Club Méditerranée — commonly known as Club Med — entered the Kenyan market with an agreement with Maniago Executive Travel Designers. The deal saw Maniago become the Club Med’s preferred sales agent for Kenya.