Set on one of the island's best beaches, Belle Mare Plage combines the luxury of a seaside resort with championship golf facilities. Sporting facilities include, floodlit tennis courts, 18-hole mini-golf and a gym. Four large swimming pools mean you'll always find a tranquil spot for a dip, while the beach is protected by an offshore coral reef, creating sheltered conditions to enjoy the complimentary water sports. Children aged between 4 and 12 years are kept amused at the resort's Mini Club, while adults can enjoy pampering at the Shiseido Spa and beauty parlour. The rooms and suites are scattered throughout the 15 acres of tropical gardens, with terraces or balconies facing towards the sea.

Situated on the north-west coast of Mauritius, on the bay of Pointe Aux Piments, Le Meridien Ile Maurice is located 60 kilometres from the international airport and 15 kilometres from Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius and the centre of business, entertainment and shopping. Also 15 kilometres away is Grand Baie, a great location for shopping, restaurants, bars and discos. The hotel offers an array of leisure facilities that include a shopping gallery, health club, beauty salon, business centre, boat house, tennis courts, swimming pool, fun club and diving centre. Numerous beach and water sports are available for guests enjoyment that include volleyball, beach football, bocci ball, tennis volley, water polo, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, glass-bottom boats, snorkelling, kayaking, pedalos and diving. Penguin Children's Club is a supervised facility for children aged three to 12 with games and video, beach activities and picnics.

The Silver Beach Hotel is an All-Inclusive beachfront property set in tropical gardens and situated by a white sandy beach, two kilometres from Trou d'Eau Douce village on the east coast of Mauritius. There are 60 air- conditioned guestrooms distributed between the main building and five garden bungalows. All have balconies or terraces and are decorated in light tones with light green painted wood furniture and bright fabrics. Amenities include direct-dial phones, TVs, hairdryers, safes and free minibars.

A long sandy beach and the sparkling seas of Turtle Bay National Marine Park, provide an enviable setting for the recently refurbished Maritim Hotel. The northwest coast is reputed to be the sunniest part of Mauritius and the gentle waters, protected by the offshore coral reef, provide perfect conditions for all water sports. The resort is built on a 25-hectare private estate of the most colourful, lush tropical gardens, complete with ruins, giving guests the chance to explore on land as well as sea. The extensive range of facilities available, make the Maritim an ideal choice for those looking for an active holiday.

The Merville Beach Hotel is an elegant property located on the North coast of Mauritius along the beautiful Grand Bay. The hotel is just a few minutes walk away from the local holiday village of Grand Bay which offers a great selection of boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment. Merville Beach also boasts an excellent beach frontage along a secluded stretch of Grand Bay with its dazzling white sand bordering the crystal clear waters of the lagoon.

Merville Beach features a wide selection of guest accommodation located in either the Main hotel building, the garden court or the cottages in the hotel's grounds. All the rooms have been warmly and brightly furnished in typical island colours, and each features a private balcony or terrace. Standard in-room amenities include a/c, hairdryer, IDD telephone, Satellite TV with video, mini bar and safe.

Bordered by a white sandy beach on the western shore of the island the Hilton Mauritius Resort has its own traditional spa centre. This three-floor property features 193 air-conditioned guestrooms housed in 14 separate blocks surrounded by exotic landscaping. Decorated in sand tones with Asian and Mauritian furnishings, all rooms open onto terraces or balconies with sea views. In-room amenities include satellite TV, Internet connections, safes and minibars. Bathrooms come with showers, tubs, hair dryers and bathrobes.

Guests can take a dip in the lagoon-style pool which is landscaped with a series of rocks and waterfalls; underwater loudspeakers play dolphin calls or classical music. Guests can enjoy the open-air spa tub on the central islet and snacks and beverages are offered around the pool. Activities at the pool include aqua gymnastics and water polo. The hotel has a white sandy beach where a food and beverage service is offered and beach games can be played. Dining options include a Mediterranean restaurant, a traditional Thai restaurant and the main buffet restaurant; there are also two bars offering beverages and snacks. Guests enjoy access to three floodlit tennis courts where private lessons can be arranged with trained professionals. The hotel has a nine-hole mini putting green and serious golfers can also opt to play at private clubs nearby.