the 72 pavilions and villas are perfectly suited to couples needing to escape and get back in touch with each other, their romantic four-poster beds complemented by sunken bathtubs in the palest marble and showers looking out onto walled gardens. Wooden
slatted ceilings and restful neutral tones contribute to the feeling of relaxed grandeur you’ll find throughout, although for the ultimate in high-living you can’t beat the alfresco dining areas, private swimming pools and 24-hour butler service of the luxury pool villas.

The restaurant at the Oberoi, Mauritius features a soaring roof of palm-thatched timbers and panoramic views across the Indian Ocean. Dine inside among the pillars, or outside under the stars on a fabulous menu featuring European, Oriental and Creole dishes, reflecting the multicultural flavour of the island and introducing fresh local fruits, vegetables and spices. With exotic flowers, candles flickering on the surface of the pool, the strange evening song of the frogs and the spectacular sunsets, you could be forgiven for thinking you had gone to heaven.

The Spa at the Oberoi Mauritius is, quite simply, a sanctuary. Guests come here to find peace, harmony and a new sense of wellbeing in this perfect environment for treatment and relaxation. State of the art facilities include a beauty parlour, sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, gym and individual spa suites with private plunge pools where you can luxuriate together. Traditional Mauritian treatments using natural local oils and fruits star alongside conventional therapies; one example is the blissful coconut husk body brush, followed by a deep massage with freshly ground coconut.