Beachcomber Magazine 05

The gardens of the resort – among the most beautiful on the island – cover nearly 111 acres. A masterpiece of simplicity and authenticity, they highlight the full beauty of this spot. I t is a garden unlike any other. Natural, uncluttered, a palette of greens and whites, with bright splashes of garnet red here and there. Screw pines, latanias and hurricane palms were reintroduced, with the finest specimens imported in colonial times from India, Asia and Madagascar. A delight to see, to smell, and to hear too. For there is no doubt that you are here in the kingdom of birds – cardinals, canaries, parrots, and turtledoves. Humble yet sophisticated, it yields to what is already there: the colourful notes of the birds, the majesty of ancient trees, and soon, the merging blues of sea and sky. After the last curtain of palm trees, you come upon a fairy-tale beach as wide as the bay. The lagoon, still and calm, sure of its power, is a marvel to behold. The appeal is irresistible. Gently, in the intimacy of sky and sea mingled, time is suspended. A salutary swim that reminds you that life can be simply wonderful, on land and in the sea. For sporting enthusiasts, you have only just begun to explore. Not far from the resort, an 18hole golf course awaits. And for those who prefer the sea, a team of professional divers is on hand to show you another dimension of space and time: the underwater depths.  THE GARDEN OF DELIGHTS Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa RESORTS THE ART OF BEAUTIFUL 108