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Mauritius is
an example of
sustainable tourism,
where luxury coexists
with nature. Eco-
friendly hotels,
clean beaches and
community projects
make the island
a genuine
eco-destination
ECO-DESTINATIONS
Coexistence between cultures as a
way of life
Mauritius has approximately 2,040 square kilome-
tres of surface area — around 788 square miles —
in which it holds a fascinating and diverse history.
Before gaining independence in 1968, it was first a
French colony and later a British one, and there lie
its earliest forms of cultural blending. Over the years,
travellers from neighbouring regions also reached
the island and put down roots, captivated by its beau-
ty. Today, it is a society where ethnicities, cultures
and religions from all over the world coexist, espe-
cially from the Eurasian sphere.
Because of this diversity, three official languages are
spoken in Mauritius — English, French and Mauritian
Creole — and for the same reason, its gastronomy
reflects this fusion in its most popular snacks, such
as filled rotis, dholl puri, chicken noodles or Creo-
le-style dim sum
Where to stay in Mauritius
Although there are many options for staying in the
capital, Port Louis, the true charm of the island lies
along its beaches, and without doubt some of the
best choices are the hotels of the French group Sun-
life, located in different corners of the island yet offe-
ring the same essence of hospitality and excellence.
Some of the most famous and recognised are Long
Beach (east coast) and Sugar Beach and La Pirogue
(on the west coast, in Flic en Flac).
But what makes the brand special, beyond its da-
zzling seaside designs? The answer lies in its well-
ness philosophy and its mindful well-being concept,
“slow life”, as the brand defines it. To complement
this approach, Sunlife has created its own spa brand,
named Glow — essentially a laboratory where every
element contributes to caressing both mind and body.
Each of its hotels has a different Glow Spa to provide
absolute relaxation, but perhaps the most impressive
is at Long Beach, with its garden of exotic herbs from
around the world. Among the brand’s star ingredients
is Peruvian balsam, present in most of its rituals and
known for its restorative properties.
The journey towards well-being continues at “Santé”,
the wellness bar located in Long Beach. Here, guests
become alchemists of their own health as they pre-
pare essential and purifying mocktails inspired by the
secret recipe of a local staff member’s grandmother
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