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Family package holidays and high style no longer have to be mutually exclusive. This summer the new jewel of the Club Med chain opened in Mauritius, the Indian Ocean's most popular holiday destination. La Plantation d'Albion is the first five-trident village in the group's collection - the highest rating given by the company to any of its resorts. The village's 266 rooms, by French designer Marc Hertrich, are inspired by their island surroundings and feature lots of refined light wood and bamboo. Between now and the end of November, the resort is offering a special deal, in conjunction with Air Mauritius: when two adults book onto the eight days/six nights package, the second adult air fare is free. For more information visit www.clubmed.com.hk.

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, a new stylish 'lifestyle' resort on Singapore's Sentosa Island, has opened, marking the first phase of the transformation of Sentosa into the region's next luxury beach destination. Set in three-and-a-half hectares of secluded tropical gardens on the hillside above the popular Palawan beach, it is a 10-minute drive from downtown Singapore, making it a perfect retreat for business and leisure travellers to the city state. The resort is built around the old British Sergeants' Quarters which now house its courtyard and verandah suites designed by the Japanese designer Masaki Miyake, who has opted for elegance and simplicity to suit the resort's tropical environs. For more information visit www.amarasanctuary.com.

If you would like an exquisitely planned holiday in Bali without actually doing any of the planning yourself, look no further than The Bali Concierge. The company offers unparalleled attention to detail that will fast-track you through immigration, give you unprecedented access to private temple ceremonies and allow you to savour poolside dinners cooked by the island's best chefs. For US$150 a day (for up to two guests), each guest is allocated a personal butler who will be available 24 hours a day to guide you and tailor outings to the best shops, spas, restaurants and cultural attractions. For more information visit www.thebaliconcierge.com.