by Suman Gupta
National, 24 July, 2019: A tropical island paradise ringed with technicolour coral reefs, dramatic mountain ranges and beautiful sunny beaches, the palm-lined coastline of Mauritius is one of the star attractions with miles of white sand and exotic flowers. Ideal for families, Club Med’s premium Mauritius holidays ensures an end to end all inclusive experience with unlimited food and beverage options, water sports, entertainment shows, themed parties and more.
Discover preserved coves on your paddle board or kayak, connect with dolphins or relax in the Zen pool perched high above the rocks at La Plantation d’Albion Club Med. Embark on a family diving adventure among coral reefs and swordfishes and savour the delights of a tasting workshop led by one of France’s top wine sommeliers at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers. Alternatively, enjoy a glass of champagne at your private pool, a game of tennis by the sunset or show your putting power on the Tamarina Golf Club green against the turquoise waters and lush mountains backdrop of The Albion Villas.
With a multitude of activities within the resorts, guests can begin their day with Yoga by the pool or on a paddleboard or get their adrenaline rush through a session of Flying Trapeze, Aquafitness or Pilates. The resorts also offer archery and tennis lessons for kids and adults alongside entertainment shows and parties every evening; all of this is included as part of one’s stay at Club Med. Riding on the all inclusive offering, leave your wallets behind and enjoy all day dining, late night dinners, free flowing bubbly at no extra cost.
Water activities are a huge draw in Mauritius. Stay at any one of three Club Med properties that offer complimentary sailing lessons, Snorkelling, Kayaking and Stand up Paddleboarding experiences. Additionally, Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers is the only resort to offer Waterskiing & Wakeboarding free of cost to guests. From discover dives to advanced PADI courses, also indulge in Scuba Diving to spot myriad tropical fish, shipwrecks and even whales and dolphins between May to October.
With enthusiastic guides on board, Club Med La Plantation d’Albion and Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers also offer a fascinating selection of excursions in Mauritius. These include once in a lifetime experiences like walking with the lions, visit to the Casela World of Adventures, underwater adventures in a sub marine, Seakart or sea scooter and exploring the East Coast and Northern Islands in a catamaran. In addition to this, explore the Tamarin saltworks, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Morne Brabant, the renowned Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens and the Sugar Museum to discover Mauritius through the history of sugar cane. They also have excursions to the Chamarel rum factory and a lovely boat ride along the coast to Port Louis showing the capital’s most important sites followed by a visit to the bustling local market.
At Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers, kids are a focal point of attention. Families receive a Baby Welcome Kit, which has everything you need from baby cot, baby bath, bottle warmer to a collection of baby bath products. One can even order homemade baby food or seek help from trained baby-sitters. From the well-designed children’s clubs to an array of sporting activities created to suit all age groups, the environment will keep the kids happy while parents can enjoy a glass of bubbly and bask in the Mauritian sun. When it’s time for some family bonding, enjoy a game of water polo, painting, photo scavenger hunts, sports tournaments, treasure hunts, baking workshops and family picnics; Club Med will surely spoil you for choice as they have several activities and services specially catering to families.
Unwind with cocktails under the palm trees, relax with sunrise yoga on the beach, or go diving around coral reefs teeming with tropical fish on an all-inclusive holiday in paradise.
