MOMBASA,COASTAL REGION AND PARADISE OF KENYA.

MOMBASA,COASTAL REGION AND PARADISE OF KENYA.

There are some things in life one never seems to have enough of. For Mombasa, it is the ebbing waves, whistling palm trees blended into music and the 600 metre stretch of clean private beach at Mombasa, the coastal region of Kenya.Whether it is the pavilion spa heated Jacuzzi treat, dive and snorkeling, water games o the exotic treat after a wonderful Safari in the Kenya national parks, Mombasa is the place to round this up with a smooth relaxation in our beautiful hotels.

We were sampling an Italian cuisine at the ocean front bar with a variety of Italian wines at the Paradise Beach resort at the lost end of North coast, Mombasa. Occasionally, my friend would lift his glass and make a toast to his partner, a German lady.Their faces radiating with romantic impulses, they would down the sweet substance and exchange hearty glances simultaneously. His words were unusually toned down and few. His emotions and actions communicated more.

Life has never been this good" my friend said, taking another sip from his glass. His attention had shifted from the woman to the blue moonlight Indian Ocean waters ebbing some meters away."What is the true joy of living? Isn't it happiness? I am feeling over the moon" my friend went on, reaching out for his lover's left arm before he extends a passionate kiss. I felt a bit lonely but a steaming ship deep down the ocean drew my attention away. Paradise must be what this is, i whispered to myself loudly, perplexed by the awkward silence of the moment.

The memories of the action- parked day were still fresh on our minds. The spa treat had bubbled me delightfully into relaxation as i bonded with new friends. And this must have been the same pleasure my friend and his partner had experienced.As the ebbing waves and whistling palm trees blended into music - creating the king of atmosphere perfect for holiday makers like us, one thing was for sure, we would love to be back here some day soon.

"No wonder the East Coast of Africa has been described as the envy of travellers by many," the thought races through my mind. Millionaires, celebrities and dignitaries, they all come to roost here. In my humble way, i was joining the cluster of visitors who have been privileged with an experience of a lifetime - endless coastline with white sandy beaches and the beautiful Indian Ocean stretching along. This was the first of our 4 days visit at the heavenly Paradise Beach Resort and there was no doubt this would be one of our most memorable and treasured get - away.

With swaying palm trees and clear warm azure blue ocean, we had experienced the wide and nice out of the water fun as the fine sand squeaked between our toes. The enchanting tranquil waves, the seclusion of the beach, the picturesque beauty and the wide - ranging water sports were a sure signal that our holiday was magical. Not that i was seeking solitude, but what peace this moment provided for a fresh soul search adventure.

Paradise, 26km from Mombasa International airport, is not your everyday or ordinary holiday place. The beach has fascinating coral reefs that can easily be explored on foot as one bonds with nature in the wake of a new day and the spectacular gardens around it makes it phenomenal. To keep us enjoy the adventurous wild deep, our tour guide Papa Kilo had organized an excursion to the deep ocean marine park famous as a dive and snorkelling site where a variety of ocean critters and other species commune.

From the oceanfront, one can opt for a speedboat provided by the hotel at a small fee or hire the services of traditional boatmen and beach boys who are usually on standby to take visitors through the 25 minute ride. The boats are spacious. They come equipped with forst aid kits and oxygen tanks. These sounded like a real deal,as opposed to speedboats that can be a nightmare at times.Neither diving nor snorkelling is for faint hearted. It takes lion-seizing courage to plunge into depths. After the excursion , we rolled back to the hotel and headed to the swimming pool, which happened to be the largest in North Coast.

Exhausted after the long day, we retired to bed early that night. The accomodation at Paradise has been designed with Africa in mind. The authentic African accent is created by the use of natural materials. Luxurious suites with a sea view are available. There are a variety of self contained suites, tailored to meet individual needs.There are also apartments accomodations ideal for families with luxurious double suites and fully furnished, air conditioned singles, with kitchenettes and luxurious bedding, all the comforts you need to ease you into the Kenyan holiday spirit.

The tree days just passed unnoticed and even when our driver came to drop us back to the airport that morning, none of us wanted to leave.It had been fun and amusement, adventure and soul searching.