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There are holiday destinations that people visit once. Mauritius is a place with which people fall in love and return again and again.
There are, of course, miles and miles of sandy beaches. There are the beautiful lagoons and places where you can snorkel and look at colourful tropical fish. There is diving and water sports, and catamaran or glass-bottom boat trips. Small enough that you could travel round the whole country, the landscape is varied, with mountain walks and plenty of nature parks, with abseiling and Tyrolean rope walks for the more adventurous. Large green plateaus spread out from the foothills of the mountains, which are craggy in some places and full of lush vegetation in others. Many of the mountainsides provide panoramic views over the sugarcanes fields and on to the ocean.
Mauritius lies in the south-west Indian Ocean region, some 500 miles east of Madagascar. The main island is volcanic in origin and is just within the Tropics at 20° South.
The climate is sub-tropical, with average daytime temperatures varying between 26° C and 32° C in coastal regions. Coral reefs protect the crystal-clear lagoons and the sea ripples gently onto the beaches, edged with coconut palms.
The various waves of immigration have created a cultural and religions mosaic that is now typically Mauritian, with a colourful and fascinating range of festivals and religious architectures. Creole, originally French-based, is now the everyday language. Although the official language is English, French is probably more widely spoken. Bhojpuri, originating from Bihar in India, is spoken by a sizeable number of people, as are other Indian languages, as well as some Hakka, Mandarin and Urdu.
Naïade’s hotels surroundings
Tamassa and the wild South of Bel Ombre
Nowadays, only a few hotels are located in the South of the island. The South is far from the stereotypes associated with Mauritius. Le Tamassa offers striking contrasts with the surrounding mountains, the sugarcane fields and the sea. The dense and rich vegetation is made of many different indigenous plants. The South is the coolest coastal region of the island in summer.
« Naiade Events” made the right decision by combining leisure and sports activities in the South of the Island, particularly in Tamassa. This region offers many opportunities for Green sport enthusiasts: mountain trail runs, all type of terrain cycling, triathlon ... choices that have pleased the participants of the Royal Raid or Surf Ski World Tour.
The region and Le Tamassa are well suited for water sports like water skiing and surfing, windsurfing, diving and kite surfing. Along the coast, the lagoons are shallow.
The South West is the wildest region of Mauritius to be discovered by hiking or cruising through lush tropical hillsides vegetation.
Les Pavillons at the Morne Brabant, the authentic South
Located in the Southwest, Les Pavillons, an elegant but timeless hotel, is nestled in a fascinating region, dominated by a majestic mountain, Le Morne Brabant, surrounded by a peninsula. At the foot of Le Morne, UNESCO world Heritage site, there is a beautiful turquoise lagoon.
Les Pavillons hotel is close to some charming villages: Tamarin, Case Noyale, Chamarel etc... From the hotel, guests can discover through organised tours, the heart of Mauritius, by going in the Gorges de la Riviere Noire or Chamarel. They may also enjoy the eco-tourism activities or go through the very famous Tea route.
This region has many assets, the sea of Le Morne is now a renown spot for windsurfers and kiters from all over the world. Les Pavillons hotel is partner with “Naiade Events”. It is on this beach that the finishing of the Surf Ski world championship took place.
Here, guests can enjoy two aspects of the island - the beaches and the lush green vegetation of Mauritius. For those wishing to soakup the sun, Les Pavillons with its long stretches of white sand beach, is the ideal destination. For those wishing to have rejuvenating treatments, the Nymphea Spa, at the foot of Le Morne will welcome them. The guests have an unlimited choice…
Naiade also offers a wonderful course to Golf Lovers in partnership with the Tamarina Golf, Spa & Beach Club. Standing on the sunny west coast of Mauritius, Tamarina Golf Club boasts one of the finest golf courses on the island. This unique 206-hectare estate, named after the tamarind trees common to the area, is fully dedicated to the art of living.
Beau Rivage at Belle-Mare (East Coast)
Beau Rivage faces the largest lagoon in Mauritius. This elegant hotel is situated along a long ribbon of white sand. The lagoon shallow waters, with its shades of blue and green, is a clear invitation to carefree idleness. As the hotel is at Belle-Mare plage, guests are naturally inclined to take advantage of the beach, the sun, the sea and the facilities offered by the hotel, such as its spa and its four restaurants,
Excellent diving sites are just 10 minutes boat ride away from the hotel and are 1.5 km apart from each other. Once under water, you will be amazed by the hues and shapes of the corals, and you will see Tunas, Barracudas, King Fish, Eagle Rays and small White Tip Sharks swimming around.
Le Tropical hotel in the heart of Trou d’Eau Douce (East Coast)
Le Tropical marked the entry of Naiade into the hotels’ market place. This 3-star hotel has managed to keep its typical Mauritian identity and charm.
A fascinating nearby fishermen village, its proximity to the beautiful Belle Mare beach and Ile aux Cerfs, are additional elements which render The Tropical and Trou d'Eau Douce attractive to tourists. It is there that Naiade group narrative began, with Patrice Hardy inaugurating The Tropical in 1987.
If Trou d'Eau Douce has experienced, in recent years, major hotel developments, Le Tropical has, nevertheless, retained its simplicity and the special quality of pleasing its guests.
“Trou d’Eau Douce” was named after a distinct spot on Belle Ile beach where fresh water springs out and mingles with sea water. Trou d'Eau Douce was the region where the Dutch, the first inhabitants of the island, collected fresh water for their needs. The village used to have a sugar mill at Victoria. When slavery ended, the freedmen abandoned working in the sugarcane fields and settled along the coast to live off fishing. From then on, Trou d'Eau Douce has become a traditional fishing village.
Trou d'Eau Douce is the mirror image of the people of Mauritius: convivial and family orientated. The village sits next to a turquoise lagoon. The Tropical hotel is the ideal spot for starting off and getting to know “Ile aux Cerfs”, a beautiful low lying small island within Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon. Ile aux Cerfs is a tourist destination par excellence, with its outstanding beaches, the wide varieties of sport activities it offers such as scuba diving, parasailing, game fishing and water skiing, among others.
Discover the energy of the North
Merville Beach in Grand Baie
Grand Baie is one of the most popular resorts in Mauritius.. The town hosts a variety of fashion and craft shops, hotels, restaurants, and night-clubs. It provides facilities for deep sea angling and for boat excursions to the islands to the north of Mauritius: Gunners' Quoin, Flat Island, Round Island, and Serpent Island.
The weather is always warm and the sea conditions are generally the best on the island.
You can book for tours and excursions through facilities offered at the hotel. There are also other more original and easily accessible ways to discover Grand Baie underwater world: you can go on an undersea walk right in front of the hotel, alternatively dive with a "Subscooter" or simply get on board a sub - Marine.
Legends Grand Gaube
Grand Gaube is a small fishing village on the North East coast of Mauritius, and is just 15 to 20 minutes drive away from Grand Baie and yet can be regarded as a non-tourist area. However guests are attracted by the authenticity of the village and its inhabitants. Legends, lying next to an idyllic cove, offers incredible intimacies. Sunsets from the hotel are just stunning and from Grand Gaube it is easy to go on boat excursions to the small islands in the North and facing the hotel.
The hallmark of Legends is to offer Zen relaxation based on harmony and well-being. The Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui pervades the hotel. The equilibrium of Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal, helps positive energy to circulate.
The hotel has four swimming pools. The main pool is at the center of the hotel and overlooks a beautiful Bay and offers great views of the northern islands. The second pool, located in front of the Banyan restaurant is the ideal place to relax. The third is located next to the restaurant La Bastide and the fourth is at the spa. |
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