‘Mauritius was made first and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius,’ he wrote on a visit in 1896. This makes the sea so calm that it’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of the south-western Indian Ocean. Nature’s playground: The newly refurbished C Mauritius resort on Palmar BeachSwish hotels have bagged broad beachfront spots to make the most of this natural wonder. But for something more laid back, the refurbished C Mauritius on Palmar Beach, on the island’s east coast, is a delight, set in the middle of a mile-and-a-half of soft, sandy beach that curves gently into the aquamarine lagoon. The hotel’s name, C, is confusing — guests are called C-kers, which looks like a word that’s been asterisked out for civility.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 21:00 UTC