destination, but it’s now changing to embrace
families too, with family offers stronger than they ever have been,” says Zoe Saunders, product and marketing manager, ITC Luxury Travel. “Mauritius is so safe for children, with amazing kids’ clubs, and calm, shallow seas, as well as a great choice of accommodation, from family villas at Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa to guaranteed interconnecting rooms at One&Only Le Saint Geran.” Many of the island’s traditional leading hotels
have now become family-friendly. Since Constance Le Prince Maurice introduced its family suites, it has grown in popularity and increased revenue for ITC. And, in targeting the booming younger family market, Mauritius has become Elegant Resorts’ best-performing Indian Ocean destination this year. The operator highlights how Constance Le Prince Maurice, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita – which added six elegant Sanctuary Villas with heated infinity pools on its private island and extended the Presidential Suite last summer – and The Royal Palm, whose new Ocean Suites have opened up availability for families, have all been performing well. Meanwhile, longstanding assets such as the
country’s warm people and great service are also regularly flagged as other highlights keeping the destination front of mind. Gold Medal’s Pure Luxury recorded an 11%
increase to Mauritius this year, while sister company Travel 2’s Simply Luxury has seen a 21% rise in bookings. The island may also have benefited from the loss of confidence in some rival long-haul destinations of late, whether that be pockets of unrest in the Maldives or the Zika virus threatening Mexico, as well as the fall-out from issues affecting the likes of Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey. Tourism to the island overall has been on the
rise, with an average increase of 12-13% over the past three years. UK visitors reached a record high of 130,000 in 2015 and for this year, arrivals have already increased by a cumulative 7.3% in the first quarter of 2016, according to
In the know Which hotel should you opt for? Top picks for different types of travellers
Family fun Who? For kids who like to explore beyond the beach. What? Mauritius is an activity adventure playground for all ages, with plenty of activities for families beyond the beach, from a DIY trek up Le Pouce (The Thumb) mountain to animal encounters with zebra and ostrich on a drive-through safari at Casela. Teen thrills range from kite-surfing lessons at famed hotspot Le Morne to river-trekking through canyons, with slides and rock jumps in Domaine Chazal. Fun for the family includes a Hollywood-style seaplane trip, for a bird’s-eye view of the island. How to book it: Sunset Faraway Holidays offers a seven-night stay at the St Regis from £1,109pp (including 55% discount) for a family of four sharing a junior suite – with free upgrade to ocean junior suite, including full-board, flights and transfers. Valid for travel in September 2016. Tel: 020 8774 7100,
sunset.co.uk
All-inclusive addicts Who? For those who don’t want to worry about the bill. When?Many of the more exclusive hotels offer all-inclusive packages now. Heritage Awali has a new Premium All-Inclusive with daily spa treatment and lobster dinner, while Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort’s Gourmet Bliss package comes with access to 12 restaurants across the Domaine de Bel Ombre. The Residence Mauritius includes butler service. Lux Belle Mare offers concepts such as Message in a Bottle, with daily prizes, combined with a Lux it up! package that covers activities, from tennis lessons and an open-water dive to personal training, chef’s dinner and breakfast on the beach. How to book it:Travel 2 offers a seven-night all-inclusive stay in a junior suite at Lux Belle Mare from £2,029pp sharing, with flights and private transfers; the Lux it up! package is an additional £390 (valid August 11 to September 30). Tel: 0800 0224 182,
travel2.com
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