Think Mauritius and you'll think white sand, sunshine and sea, but LUX* Grand Gaube Resort & Villas has much more. This tropical retro-chic retreat is wonderful for sports fans, with a huge swimming pool, tennis courts and three excellent golf courses. There's a fantastic open-air kitchen and restaurant and you can see - and join in with - traditional local dancing on the beach. A great location close to Grand Baie makes LUX* Grand Gaube Resort & Villas the ideal base for discovering Mauritius.

With chic design, modern facilities and activities on land and sea for all ages, LUX* Belle Mare really can claim to have it all. And all this situated on an iconic white sand beach. There are watersports and a fitness centre, as well as a 2,000 square metre pool, while the selection of bars and restaurants feature a menu by Mauritius’s first Michelin Starred chef. The suites and villas are designed to help you experience a restful sleep, and the spa and wellness centre offers tailored treatments, and two kids’ clubs will occupy the younger guests. There is plenty to consider while you enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail as the sun sinks beneath the horizon.

This luxury five star hotel is "a lifestyle resort for active relaxation" and exudes island chic overlooking an unspoiled coral-reef lagoon from a 1.3km private beach. There are five on site restaurants to choose from and a wealth of facilities including four swimming pools, an endemic nature trail, a spa and tennis courts.

Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa sits on a sheltered beach on the northwest coast of the island. Set within tropical gardens, bungalow-style suites are laid out in a crescent shape with access to a shared slate swimming pool. Six restaurants offer varied dining experiences and the whole family is catered for thanks to dedicated kids and teens clubs.

On the northern coast of Mauritius, the stylish Zilwa Attitude offers stunning views of five different islands. The resort also offers a health club and spa, outdoor swimming pools and access to four beaches while Grand Baie is a quick 15-minute drive away. The hotel is an excellent choice for those wanting to experience the watersports and activities available on Mauritius and a sunset cruise on the hotel's catamaran is a great way to round off your day. You'll even gets a pair of traditional 'Dodo' flip-flops to take home.

The 5 star Westin Turtle Bay Resort and Spa is located on the beachfront on the stunning island of Mauritius, offering a fantastic All Inclusive package. Guests can look forward to swimming pools, a Heavenly Spa, beautiful ocean views and a spectacular reef.

Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort is an All Inclusive family friendly resort with lots to offer. Facilities for all the family include everything from a relaxing spa to kids and teens clubs with great activities including quad bikes, beach cinema and water sports.

Whether travelling as a family, a couple or a group of friends, you’ll find that JW Marriott Mauritius has all you need for both ultimate relaxation and endless recreation. Elegant interiors come with colonial-inspired décor, spacious suites boast ocean views and everyone from tots to teens to adults are entertained with games, watersports and horseback riding.

Surrounded and inspired by nature, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius sits on 600 metres of beachfront overlooking a natural marine park with coral reef. Thatched luxury pavilions and villas are bright and spacious with private gardens. Dine at the unique On the Rocks restaurant, be soothed by the sounds of jazz in the bar and unwind with soothing treatments at the Oberoi Spa.

The exclusive One&Only Le Saint Geran, nestled between a sheltered lagoon and the warm Indian Ocean, combines luxury with a sense of relaxed calm. Expect exceptional leisure and activity facilities including an extensive water sports pavilion, innovative dining and rooms and suites designed to create inside-out living. This is the epitome of luxe travel.

The four star superior Radisson Blu Azuri Resort and Spa is located on the north-eastern coast that frames Azuri, a buzzing marine village just a short distance from the capital Port-Louis. Guests can look forward to tropical views from their rooms, local and international cuisine and land and water activities on a beachfront setting.

Set on a pristine beach protected by a natural lagoon, Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa seamlessly combines contemporary minimalist design with traditional Mauritian architecture. Tucked within manicured gardens, you’ll find plenty to do with snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming some of the excellent water-based activities.

Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort and Spa is laidback resort close to Grand Baie. Perfect for families, the resort has excellent kids' and teens' clubs, two bedroom apartments and a comprehensive programme of activities for young and old. Guests can enjoy the use of three restaurants, a glorious beach, a wide choice of complimentary land and watersports and a unique spa with massage cabins built into the branches of an ancient banyan tree.

Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is a family-friendly beach resort bordered by a first class golf course on one side and a turquoise lagoon on the other. You’ll love the feet in the sand dining experiences, excellent range of land and watersports and complimentary access to the facilities at sister resort, Dinarobin.

Sugar Beach is a a five star resort located on the west coast side of Mauritius and features plantation-style rooms and Creole-style villas. Five restaurants serve world class cuisine and nightlife, the kids’ club is one of the largest on the island with a buffet and swimming pool and the award-winning spa offers a hammam.

Located on the famous Turtle Bay national marine park, Maritim Resort and Spa is close to the capital of Mauritius and a picturesque village. Every well-appointed room, suite and villa has a fantastic balcony view. Explore the resort to come across giant tortoises, an animal farm, beach, tropical flower spa, and exclusive restaurants including Chateau Mon Desir with a seasoned chef and wine cellar.

With four swimming pools, three beaches and a lagoon surrounding Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, there is no shortage of waterside luxury - and that’s not to mention the private plunge pool offered in each of the rooms and residences! This resort is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living with the natural structures of the hotel blending in with its lush green backdrop. There are private patios with loungers, multitudes of water activities, golf, tennis and indulgent spa treatments all topped off by impeccable hospitality and excellent dining experiences.

Experience a fun-filled family escape or romantic getaway at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, set on a private beachfront setting in the charming town of Bel Ombre in southwest Mauritius. Guests can look forward to beautiful ocean facing bedrooms, luxury spa treatments at the Navasana Spa, three sparkling swimming pools and exceptional kite-surfing activites. Upgrade to Club for private lounge access, VIP dining options and more!

For a laidback Mauritius retreat with rustic grounds, a keen eye on traditional cuisine and summery beach-like feel to its overall design, Coin de Mire Attitude could be the Indian Ocean resort for you. Soak up an authentic Mauritian atmosphere thanks to thatched roofs, wicker deck chairs, chilled out beach bars and evergreen gardens throughout the grounds.

A member of the legendary hotel chain, Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa is a stylish and serene Indian Ocean escape, that is equally welcoming to both couples and families. A short distance from the seaside village of Flic en Flac, you’ll be able to enjoy feet-in-sand dining, cultural shows and live entertainment every week as well as a host of complimentary activities including dolphin watching trips!