Luxury resorts in Mauritius

More tourists are flocking to Mauritius to snap up a bargain break in a tropical paradise, as they latch on to the fact that it is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean.

The relative ease of getting there, cheap prices, white beaches and a host of luxurious resorts have seen tourist arrivals rise in January and February 2006 by 18 per cent and 15 per cent respectively, compared with the same period in 2005.

Holidaymakers who are considering making a break from the England's summer, which has been dragging its feet for some time, are spoilt for choice when it comes to quality places to stay in Mauritius.

Naiade Resorts offers a range of decent places to stay on the island, such as its flagship Beau Rivage on the east coast of the island.

Guests at Beau Rivage reside in a smart, yet not overbearing, roster of thatched villas. On their doorstep is the Aphrodite Spa, a comprehensive and luxurious spa complex featuring a jacuzzi, plunge pool, swimming pool, gym, sauna, hydrotherapy room and a beauty treatment room.

Once holidaymakers have finished being pampered they can have a go at the range of inclusive watersports on offer, including windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaking and water-skiing.

Or if it is a spot of deep-sea fishing the holidaymaker fancies, Les Pavillons is a top place to stay. Backing onto a turquoise lagoon on the south-west coast, guests can charter a boat and take to the ocean for some big game fishing.

Those who do not fancy anything so strenuous can relax by the freshwater pool, enjoy a massage or lie on the long stretch of the neighbouring, white beach.

There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the resort, but holidaymakers can of course go and explore what delights Mauritius itself has to offer.

Or if you want to be really extravagant, try out a break on your very own island. The Ile des Deux Cocos provides you with your own private villa, a team of staff to cater for your every whim and your own island to explore.

The sense of tranquillity and solitude one derives from lapping about in their own private lagoon is unrivalled, and if you do fancy seeing some other human faces, you can take your own private boat over to the mainland whenever you wish.

For more information on these resorts in Mauritius, visit www.naiaderesorts.com
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