Mauritius
Mauritius will uplift your soul, making you feel truly blessed. A contrast of colours and cultures, the island, set in an impossibly turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel you to return to its shores time and time again. Your stay here will remain engraved in your memory foreverCity Information
North Island
Visit the Royal Botanical Pamplemousses gardens, known for their collection of indigenous and exotic plants. Visit the Historic Marine, where 18th century model sailing ships are made to scale by hand. The harbour of Port Louis lies sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains. Its main square is Place d’Armes with its rows of palm trees. Close by are some fine French colonial buildings, namely the Government House and the Municipal Theatre. Also around are cathedrals, a mosque, the Supreme Court, some 18th century barracks and a Natural History museum. Explore the local market as well as the Caudan Waterfront, famous for its shopping.South Island
Explore the bustling little town of Curepipe, the island’s main urban centre, a pleasant town that lacks the atmosphere of Port Louis but has good shops and restaurants and is famed for duty-free diamonds. Between Curepipe and Floreal is the spectacular Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct crater 85 m. deep and 200 m. wide, from the rim of which one enjoys an extensive view of the island. Also see the Grand Bassin Lake and the beautiful Black River Gorges. Visit Chamarel, where you can see seven-coloured earth and enjoy a magnificent view of Le Morne. The nearby Chamarel Waterfall emerges from the moors and is startlingly beautiful.Ile Aux Cerfs
This is the definitive island retreat, where you can spend several days without even noticing the passage of time. Spend your days relaxing on white sandy beaches, swimming in crystal clear waters, or snacking on fresh seafood at the several restaurants fringing the beaches.
One & Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius *****
A sheltered lagoon with pristine sands, cheerfully waving palms and a wealth of natural beauty. What better setting for romance?
LOCATION
The hotel is situated on
the east coast of Mauritius, on its
own secluded peninsula, close to
the shipwreck of Le Saint Géran. It
is an hour’s drive from the airport
and the capital city of Port Louis.
FEATURES
The hotel offers
every facility the luxury traveller
would expect at a hotel of this
style. These include three highly
acclaimed restaurants including
Rasoi by Vineet which serves
contemporary Indian cuisine,
and two bars, the ESPA spa and a
host of activities including putting
at a Gary Players-designed golf
course, scuba diving, yoga and
beach volleyball.
ACCOMMODATION
Most of the
hotel’s 162 suites and one villa
overlook the tranquil Indian
Ocean. They include a private
terrace, or a door opening onto
a tropical garden. Rooms and
suites are accented in traditional
Mauritian style, and come with
several luxurious touches and the
very latest in technology.
Mauritius.
A little Mauritius goes a long way. Five days on this island retreat will give you enough happy memories for a very long time.YOUR ITINERARY
Mauritius 4 nights
Arrive in Mauritius, where our representative will meet you at the airport. Check into your hotel, and savour a glass of wine. DAY 2
Set off to explore the North Island. Visit Port Louis, Marie Reine de la Paix, the Citadel, the Caudan Waterfront and the Jumbo Hypermarket. In the evening, cruise along the harbour in a yacht. DAY 3
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of the South Island. Visit the Floreal Shopping Factories, the Adamas diamond factory, the extinct volcano crater at Trou aux Cerfs, the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, the Black River Gorges, the Chamarel waterfall and the Chamarel seven-coloured earth. In the evening, savour a romantic dinner on the beach by candlelight. DAY 4
After breakfast, take a dhoni to Kudarikilu Island — famous for its ruins of an ancient mosque. Also visit the home of a fascinating historian and see his collection of artefacts and hand-woven sarongs. DAY 5
After breakfast at your hotel, you are free to do a little shopping till it is time to head to the airport for your flight home.