| When you mention luxury holidays in Mauritius | | | | arrival you are greeted by a saga band |
| it conjures up the exotic yet | | | | dancing around a beach side fire. For a 'feet |
| un-commercialized side of long haul travel to | | | | in the sand' dining experience, then a meal |
| exotic destinations. Where Mauritius benefits | | | | at L'Espandon at Trou Aux Biches is a must, |
| over the likes of the more remote Seychelles | | | | with fresh seafood specialties. Your table is |
| or the Maldives, is that there is actually an | | | | very relaxed with picnic style benches with |
| awful lot more to the island than just | | | | parasols to keep off the midday sun. Thirdly |
| wandering along desolate beaches. The island | | | | why not enjoy an evening stroll around a |
| is a paradise for honeymooners, and many | | | | beautifully lit hotel? The Shandrani is |
| discrete weddings are arranged along the palm | | | | located in the south east of the island, and |
| fringed islands beaches, with the Indian | | | | has a very spacious situation, with three |
| Ocean gently lapping the golden sands in the | | | | beaches surrounding tropical gardens, a golf |
| background. If you are looking for the top 5 | | | | course, bedrooms and suites, a spa and a |
| romantic things to do on holiday, why not | | | | number of restaurants. Much of the hotel is |
| book a trip to Mauritius with your loved one | | | | illuminated in candlelight and soft lighting |
| ... what a great Valentines or birthday | | | | in the evening, inducing one of the most |
| surprise! Number one has to be walking along | | | | romantic atmospheres you will ever encounter. |
| the golden beaches while the sun sets. The | | | | No doubt during your stay you will have the |
| hotels on the west of the island benefit from | | | | special treat when they decorate the hotel in |
| stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian | | | | the Hindu style with oil lanterns around the |
| Ocean. In the north, the Royal Palm Hotel is | | | | fountains and swimming pools, their gentle |
| a Small Leading Hotel of the World, and | | | | light reflecting and flickering in to the |
| certainly one of the most discerning hotels | | | | night sky. Fourthly and nearly finally, spend |
| on the island. The exquisite suites, all | | | | the afternoon in one of the amazing spas. |
| overlook the ocean, and have large terraces | | | | Dinarobin has a Clarins spa (to be frank the |
| and balconies. The beach itself is made of | | | | afternoon may not be enough!), with a |
| smooth pale golden sand, and you are ensured | | | | gorgeous pool, with sun loungers around it. |
| privacy. Le Mauricia and Le Canonnier are | | | | You will see many a guest flaked out in their |
| also in the north of the island, and offer | | | | luxurious towelling robes after their hard |
| all inclusive accommodation which is | | | | 'work out' in the sauna. You really should |
| excellent value. Le Canonnier has a stunning | | | | pre book some treatments, the range is |
| location on the Point aux Canonnier, while Le | | | | extensive with something for everyone. The |
| Mauricia overlooks the vibrant Grand Baie. In | | | | relaxation is simply a superb way to start |
| my opinion the most romantic beach in | | | | off a holiday, and help you to forget about |
| Mauritius is at the idyllic Trou Aux Biches | | | | life at home. Finally why not sit quietly on |
| Hotel, located between Grande Baie in the | | | | your terrace or balcony enjoying a sundowner |
| North, and Port Louis. The sand is exquisite | | | | drink as the sun sets in the evening. Each of |
| and the waves crash onto the coral reef in | | | | the rooms and suites in any of the |
| the distance, leaving you free to amble along | | | | Beachcomber hotels has its own private |
| the beach with the ocean gently lapping at | | | | terrace or balcony. The Royal Palm and |
| your feet. The hotel is located in the | | | | Dinarobin hotels only have spacious suites, |
| tropical gardens with rooms scattered in | | | | and the balconies and terraces provide extra |
| Mauritian Village style accommodation leaving | | | | space, comfort and privacy as you would |
| the big blocks of accommodation to the other | | | | expect from 5 star luxury holidays in |
| hotels. Secondly a Romantic candle-lit dinner | | | | Mauritius. For the ultimate in privacy book |
| for two is a speciality of Mauritius. La | | | | to have your dinner served on your balcony |
| Ravanne Restaurant located between Paradis | | | | where a butler will come and serve your |
| and Dinarobin hotels in the south west of the | | | | carefully selected meal, wine and discreetly |
| island is a real Mauritian treat, with your | | | | slip away allowing you to simply enjoy each |
| arrival from Paradis by boat, the hotels are | | | | other's company in one of the most romantic |
| beautifully illuminated by candlelight and on | | | | places in the world. |