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BEST GOLF COURSES
No leisure island would be complete without a handful of world-class golf courses and Mauritius has some fine
examples of the genre, many of which are the preserve of five-star resorts. Our favourite fairways include:
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Mauritius Gymkhana Club (
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), Vacoas - the oldest course in the Indian Ocean
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Four Seasons Resort at Anahita (
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), Trou d'Eau Douce - course designed by Ernie Els
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Le Touessrok (
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), Trou d'Eau Douce - on idyllic Île aux Cerfs
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Le Saint Géran (
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), Belle Mare - on the east coast
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Tamarina (
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, Tamarin - magnificent complex on the west coast
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Domaine de Bel Ombre (
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), Bel Ombre - perfectly maintained course along the south coast
Spas
Most of Mauritius' top-end resorts have an on-site spa, but if you're looking for a unique
pampering experience try the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio.
DAY SPA
Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio
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( 401 1688; Le Saint Géran, Pointe de Flacq; 9am-8pm)
This spa at Le Saint Géran was deve-
loped by renowned French podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez. The not-to-be-missed treatment
(Rs 5500) invigorates and revives tired hands and feet, giving them a radiant glow.
Sleeping
The sandy beaches of Belle Mare and Palmar provide sea frontage for a long string of up-
market hotels, each one an opulent attempt to outdo the next. In addition to the endless
row of top-end resorts, vacationers will be delighted to find a cache of stately seaside vil-
las.
Most resorts should be booked well in advance through a travel agent - the public rates
(listed here) can cause the eyes to water.
Emeraude
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HOTEL
€€
(
415 1107;
emeraudebeach-hotel-mauritius.com
; Belle Mare; s/d incl breakfast from €84/117;
)
Set in a breezy garden facing the public beach in Belle Mare, Emeraude is a breath of
fresh air from the sky-high walls of the neighbouring five-star compounds. Some 20 semi-
