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64 mauritius & réunion


market is more niche. Most of our bookings combine the two islands, creating a wonderful opportunity for guests who have already visited Mauritius to add a little spice to their trip.”


The basics


Cultural pursuits: Vibrant festivals offer the chance to mingle and


experience life with the locals. Eco adventures: Pristine landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for exciting


activities, from horse riding to hiking. Buzzing nightlife: Party into the early hours in Grand Baie. World-class golfing: Champions and beginners tee off at the island’s excellent


golf courses.


Fusion cuisine: Mauritius’ mouth- watering mix of Creole, Indian, French


and Chinese fl avours is a treat for the tastebuds. Ocean paradise: This premier dive destination hosts incredible marine life


among its reefs and wrecks. Family fun: Year-round sunshine + safe seas + great deals + excellent kids’


clubs = the perfect family getaway.


Superb spas: Allow time for some serious pampering at one of the island’s


luxury oases.


Romantic escapes: Secluded locations make Mauritius a great place to


tie the knot, or spend your honeymoon. Island hop: Experience the diverse pleasures of neighbouring Réunion by


boat, on foot, or from the air.


What’s new  Accommodation/Hotels: Le Touessrok at Trou d’Eau Douce (shangri-la.com) will reopen as the fi ve-star Shangri-La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in late October, following an extensive six-month renovation. The fi ve-star all-inclusive Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort (heritageresorts.mu) in the Domaine de Bel Ombre has completed a refurbishment including redesigned rooms, beachfront restaurant and bar, and a new Indian restaurant, Zafarani. Maritim Hotels (maritim.com) opened its


second Mauritian property, the four-star Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel on the east coast last September, with 181 luxurious


“Not just for honeymooners, Mauritius caters for everyone with fantastic kids’ clubs, buzzing nightlife and water


sports for the adrenaline junkies”


ANNABEL THOMPSON, PRODUCT SERVICES EXECUTIVE, VIRGIN HOLIDAYS


Your Unrivalled Beach Retreat...


Ideally located on the picturesque East coast of Mauritius, this contemporary 4-star hotel with an architecture and interior design inspired by the sugarcane stretches along one of the best beaches of the island.


Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel Mauritius • Coastal Road • Belle Mare • Tel: (230) 402 7800 • reservation.mac@maritim.de www.maritim.mu


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