North East Travel News

Issue 96

A combination of stylish beachfront resorts, tropical sunshine and soft sandy beaches mean that many travellers who make the overnight flight from London happily forgo sightseeing during holidays in Mauritius. Yet for those so inclined, there’s much to do beyond sunbathing, sea swimming and sipping cocktails mixed with locally distilled rum. The modest size of the main island means that journeys between even the most distant points rarely take more than 90 minutes. Consequently, practically anywhere is accessible during day trips. My temporary base was a sumptuous villa with a private pool and terrace at Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa by Wolmar on the south-west of the island. The region is celebrated for its vibrant sunsets and on my first evening the sky glowed gold and then deepened to a magnificent red. The next morning, I sipped coffee while observing redwhiskered bulbuls flitting between the outdoor breakfast tables. They helped…