One of the most exclusive destinations in the world, Mauritius offers many unique experiences for the glamour lovers even during holidays. From beach clubs where practice sports during the day and dance with international dj set during the night, to the golf courses on the ocean, passing through Spa, health and privacy temples, here is my top ten in the Dodo island
- Dinner with the stars
The Michelin star awarded Vineet Bhatia hostes guests in his restaurant Amari by Vineet, in LUX* Belle Mare in an aristocratic ambiance where guests taste Indian cuisine innovative dishes. Thanks to his creative touch, Indian flavours and colours mix together creating contemporary, spiced dishes to be tasted enjoying the hotel private lagoon and sugarcane plantations.
- Elegance in rhum fragrance
One of the most famous symbol of Mauritius is its rhum: Chamarel Rhumerie is plunged in sugarcane plantations from which a very high quality rhum comes from. Experienced guides will take you behind the scenes to provide a thorough explanation of the rum making process while you visit the distillery. And after you can enjoy a rhum tasting. The elegant l’Alchimiste restaurant proposes a fresh ingredients menu with hearts of palm, venison and boar meat served with a great selection of French wines.
- Lunch “pied dans l’eau”
For a chic but casual lunch, pied dans l’eau, the perfect choice is Le Morne Plage, the beach restaurant of the elegant Dinarobin Golf & Spa, harmony and well-being icon. Directly on Le Morne beach, one of the most impressive of the island, the restaurant hosts its guests in a relaxed atmosphere set amidst a lush palm grove. The menu handled by the italian chef Fabio Zanforlini matches the casual setting and features light meals with a slight accent on fresh fish and seafood.
- Tea time in a maison coloniale
Maison Eureka is a beautiful ‘700 colonial house in Moka, in the green backcountry of Mauritius, surrounded by tea plantations and ebony and bamboo gardens. The Maison Créole veranda and gardens are the perfect set for a step back to the past, drinking the typical Mauritian tea, vanilla and mint flavoured.
- Cat cruise in the northern islands
The northern little islands, as Gunner’s Coin, Flat Island and Ilot Gabriel are clear water natural reserves, favourite destination for the snorkeling and scuba lovers. Cat cruise is the best way to visit these little paradises: many Tour Operators organize luxury and exclusive cruises, as the Luxurious Catamaran Cruise perfect to discover the Flat Island. The cruise, in addition to the snorkeling in the lagoon, includes an elegant lobster lunch on the island.
- Shopping day in Caudan Waterfront
You want shopping? The Le Caudan Waterfront 170 shops in Port Louis offer a perfect mix of International brands and Mauritian designers’ objects. Not to be missed, inside, the Craft Market, a tropical colours and exotic fragrances bazaar where you can find the best of Mauritian handicraft as spices, essential oils, wood sculptures, coconut, wood and glass objects.
- Forever golf
On the Ile aux Cerfs, few minutes boat from the east coast of Mauritius, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club, 18 holes by Berhard Langer signature, is considered one of the most spectacular golf course in the world. It is surrounded by the clear water lagoon, plunged in the island’s tropical nature.
- Relax and well-being in a tropical garden
A unique experience offered by the Garden Spa Pavillon, an exclusive gazebo suspended over water and hidden amidst lush tropical garden of the One&Only Spa inside the One&Only Le Saint Geran. Not to be missed the One&Only Le Saint Géran Signature Ritual. You start with a coconut, honey and sugar scrub and finish with a body massage with nourishing hot oils.
- Beach & Style at C Beach Club
Sun, fun and style are the perfect mood for a day spent in C Beach Club beach, inside the Domaine de Bel Ombre, in the south-west coast of Mauritius. During the day guests have fun with water sports in Cabana Boathouse, while young people go wild at Teen Club. Two restaurants, the Mediterranean touch Cyan, the best choice for lunch and dinner, and the Coast, informal and chic, at the poolside. At sunset, the Chill Lounge Bar where you can drink cocktails on the edge of the sand and in the evening enjoy the beach party with dj set.
10 . The royal cocktail
Directly on the Indian Ocean clear water, the Foating Bar of Constance Le Prince Maurice is the most exclusive place for a glass of wine at sunset. Open from 6,30 p.m. to 11 p.m. the Floating Bar hosts its guests with a rhum cocktail or a glass of champagne in an elegant and exclusive ambiance, with a music background.
Credits: Maison Eureka, MTPI, Dinarobin Hotel Golf &Spa, One&Only Le Saint Geran, LUX* Belle Mare
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