CONSTANCE HOTELS AND RESORTS

If you’re hoping for sumptuous cuisine on an island getaway in the Indian Ocean, look no further. Constance Hotels and Resorts possesses a unique culinary spirit, with seven properties throughout the Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, and the Maldives that showcase the fresh produce of their respective countries. Here, chefs are tasked with creating new, innovative dishes using local ingredients, while traditional specialties are highlighted every week in a themed buffet. Seasonal fruits and vegetables play an important role on the menu at Constance Hotels and Resorts. Most are locally cultivated, reducing farmto-fork distances, with some grown on-site in the chefs’ gardens. Breakfast spreads feature the excellent fruits of the islands, which are also used to prepare fresh juices, jams, and sorbets. The morning buffet itself has plenty of tropical flavor, be it cassava biscuit, a Creole omelette, or mas huni – the traditional Maldivian breakfast made of tuna, coconut, and chili. You’d also be remiss not to enjoy the bounty of the deep. The Indian Ocean is full of delicacies: oysters in Mauritius, bourgeois fish in the Seychelles, lobsters in the Maldives. On land, more adventurous eaters can try uncommon game such as venison. Street foods, available at all of Constance’s properties, demonstrate the varied culinary influences of its destinations. You’ll get to sample a mouthwatering array of tropical snacks, ranging from Mauritian “pancake” to dhull puri – Maldivianstyle chapatti flavored with coconut – and Seychellois cassava chips. Coconut water and lemongrass are omnipresent, while local drinks make a perfect accompaniment to your meal: sip on refreshing beers such as Phoenix in Mauritius or Seybrew in the Seychelles. For a stronger, more aromatic taste, the islands’ rums are skillfully used to create exceptional signature cocktails. Staying at Constance means getting a glimpse of the islands’ vivid history through their food, making for an unforgettable Indian Ocean experience.