£1439pp—Mauritius: luxury stay w/meals

Stay on the sunny east coast of this island country in summer. This resort boasts a "classical elegance that never goes out of style", says The Daily Telegraph. Flights, baggage, meals, and transfers are all included, too

What's included

• Return flights, with 23kg checked baggage
• Return airport transfers
• Seven nights at the Residence Mauritius, in a Colonial Garden View Terrace Room
• Daily breakfast and dinner

When
Fly from London Gatwick on select dates 9–25 June, 2025.

You can also depart from Birmingham from £1499 per person, or Manchester from £1515 per person.

Alternative travel dates are available:

• Select dates July, 2025... from £1785 per person
• Select dates September, 2025... from £2035 per person
• Select dates October, 2025... from £2219 per person

For more information, see our partner's website.

Hotel details
The Residence Mauritius is in Belle Mare, on the island's east coast. The hotel is set on a mile-long stretch of white-sand beach, surrounded by 25 acres of tropical gardens. There is a luxurious feel throughout. Receive scented towels on arrival, and see the white-gloved butlers who are always on hand.

This the first hotel on the island to introduce a heated pool and spa. Note that supplements apply to treatments. Other facilities include a yoga studio, tennis courts and a fitness centre.

A range of watersports are also included, such as Hobie Cat sailing and waterskiing. The hotel can arrange glass-bottomed boat trips, and has a PADI-certified dive centre (supplements apply).

Included meals are served in the main restaurant. Enjoy a mixture of buffet-style and set-menu dining. There is a second poolside restaurant serving light lunches, and a seafood restaurant (supplements apply). The hotel also hosts a weekly beach barbecue and Mauritian cooking classes (supplements apply). The bar serves afternoon tea and evening cocktails, and puts on nightly live entertainment. The beach also has a pop-up bar and a new outdoor cinema.

Colonial Garden View Rooms have a separate living area and a large marble bathroom. Take in views across the tropical gardens. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a safe.

Other options

• Add extra nights from £79 per person, per night
• Stay in a Colonial Ocean View Terrace Room from an additional £10 per person, per night
• Stay in a Colonial Ocean Front Terrace Room from an additional £25 per person, per night
• Children can fly from London Gatwick from £576 per person; Birmingham from £613 per person; or Manchester from £625 per person

Transfers & baggage
Both are included.