Sun-drenched and paradisiacal, the island nation of Mauritius offers a one-of-a-kind getaway. Bright beaches, lagoons and reefs adorn its coastline while the boulder-speckled interior, mountainous and undulating, is chockful of rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and exotic wildlife. 

Small, multicultural and nestled within the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is located next to Madagascar, Reunion and the Seychelles. Since the island plays host to such a wide variety of landscapes, you’ll find that there are plenty of activities to suit everybody in your party.

Whether you revel in remaining perched on a sunbed by the rolling surf for hours on end, or whether you’re a thrill-seeker eager to comb the forested hillsides for Mauritian flora and fauna, you’ll no doubt find plenty to occupy yourself here on this island.

Spend your days reclining on the wonderful Pereybere public beach (voted the World’s Most Beautiful Beach in 2010), opt for an eye-opening glass-bottomed boat trip, a visit through the labyrinthine mangrove forests or cut through the teal-coloured surface with a spot of water skiing.

For a dose of history, venture to the Triolet Shivala, a village which is home to the huge Maheswarnath Hindu temple built in 1819, or to the historic Balaclava Ruins near Turtle Bay. And if you’re a nature enthusiast, the Labourdonnais Orchards (full to the brim with tropical fruit trees and scented flowers) and the SSR Botanical Garden (the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere) invite endless wandering.

During your week-long stay, you’ll rest your head at the Casuarina Resort & Spa, a 3 Star hotel nestled in the heart of a lush tropical garden and within spitting distance of the glorious Trou Aux Biches beach. This means that sunset strolls along the shoreline and cool morning dips in the lucid shallows are simply par for the course.

Conveniently located (just 30 minutes from the capital, Port Louis and 10 minutes from Grand Bay) and boasting tastefully furnished rooms, three restaurants, two swimming pools and an exquisitely Balinese-styled spa, the Casuarina Resort promises to help you ‘relax, reboot and recharge’ and make your week-long getaway one to remember.