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