airy, refined rooms have balconies or terraces with garden, river or sea views, along with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and room service. breakfast and golf are free. diving and horse riding are offered; a kids' club and babysitting services are available. suites add butler service, sitting and dining areas, claw-foot tubs and 4-poster beds; some have outdoor showers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this luxurious, oceanfront golf resort is a 4-minute walk from the heritage golf club, 9 km from la vallee des couleurs nature park and 16 km from the vibrant sand dunes at seven coloured earths. there's an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa, as well as 12 restaurants and bars Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 53 min
Curious Corner of Chamarel (22 min) Gallery featuring dozens of interactive optical illusions, plus a garden cafe & a gift shop. Chamarel Waterfall (26 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. Bois Cheri Tea Factory (34 min) Lakeside tea estate open for factory tours & tastings, plus feeding sessions for Java deer. Grand Bassin (29 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (28 min) Jeep & hiking tours of a protected forest with flowering plants, pink pigeons & giant tortoises. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (28 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Black River Gorges National Park (29 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Tamarind Falls (45 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Île aux Benitiers (20 min) Unspoilt 160-acre coral island with virgin beaches & coconut plantations, popular for boat trips. Le Morne Brabant (20 min) Sweeping sea views from a hilly peninsula with lush vegetation, known for its huge basalt outcrop. La Vanille Nature Park (33 min) Park offering encounters with giant tortoises, crocodile feeding shows & other nature exhibits. La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park (20 min) Known for its landscape with 23 colors, this scenic park offers trails & wildlife, plus zip-lining. Rochester Falls (21 min) Broad, 10-m. waterfall surrounded by unusual rectangular rock formations in a lush jungle setting. Le Morne Brabant (21 min) Historic 1,824-ft. mountain offering a scenic & challenging climb to its sweeping views at the top. Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (30 min) The island's highest mountain features lush vegetation & rugged hiking trails with scenic views. |