Indian Ocean · Destination guide
The Indian Ocean at its most generous.
A volcanic island ringed by coral lagoon, where sugarcane hills meet some of the Indian Ocean’s best resort golf — and honeymooners, families and golfers all somehow get the holiday they wanted.
Where to go
The liveliest coast: restaurants, boat trips and calm swimming beaches.
The great lagoon: kite-surfing breezes, championship golf and blue-chip resorts.
Sunset side — dolphins at dawn, UNESCO-listed Le Morne mountain.
Cliffs, waterfalls and tea plantations where the reef breaks open.
Seasons
The cooler, drier season — ideal golf weather and the calmest lagoon conditions.
Warm and lush with occasional tropical downpours; peak beach season and mango everything.
Things to experience
Early-morning encounters off Tamarin Bay on the west coast.
Tee off across sea inlets on some of the Indian Ocean’s best resort courses.
Rum tastings, waterfalls and seven-coloured dunes in the hills.
Sail to Île aux Cerfs or the northern islands with grilled lobster lunch.
Dholl puri, gateaux piments and the Indian Ocean’s best market snacking.
Glass-calm water inside the reef, turtles beneath you.
Know before you go
Indian, African, Chinese and French heritage share the island — sega music on the beach, Diwali lights, dholl puri from street stalls and rum from the estate.
The reef keeps the lagoon pool-calm — glass-bottom boats, kite lagoons in the south-east, and turtles off Le Morne.
Where to stay
Enormous lagoon-front grounds, serious kids’ clubs, half-board value.
Stay-and-play estates with their own championship courses.
Adults-only wings and suite-only boutiques for honeymooners.
We recommend specific hotels once we know your dates and party — availability and rates are always confirmed by a specialist.
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