The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius

Sitting on three crescents of soft white sand, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The Oberoi Beach Resort is surrounded by beautiful subtropical gardens. 20 acres of grounds include fragrant Frangipani trees, African tulip trees, bright red flame trees and an exotic bouquet of bougainvillea, hibiscus and oleander.

This stylish resort reflects the island's rich multicultural heritage, in tandem with Oberoi's tradition of unparalleled hospitality and legendary service. Treat yourself from top to toe in The Oberoi Spa and float back to your room after enjoying an Ayurvedic or aromatherapy massage. Pick yourself up with a refreshing cocktail en route to dinner. Each course at the restaurants resembles a work of art, which tastes as good as it looks.

The sugar-cane thatched Pavilions and Villas are decorated in beige and cream, with furnishings from Africa and Bali. Each features a beautifully carved wooden four poster bed, sitting area and sunken marble bath, overlooking a private walled garden. 48 stylish Luxury Pavilions have an outdoor terrace with sunbeds, overlooking the gardens and Indian Ocean. But if you are looking for the ultimate in privacy, 15 Luxury Villas and 3 Premier Villas are dotted among the lush sub-tropical gardens and come with a private pool (enhanced pools during winter) or garden, and outdoor dining pavilion. One presidential Villa and One Royal Villa have a separate bedroom and bath pavilion, a lounge pavilion and large private swimming pool (enhanced pools during winter). All accommodation includes a television, DVD player and personal bar. For an extended family, the Villa can be combined with a Luxury Villa with garden the Royal Villa can be combined with two Luxury Pavilions. The hotel is 15km away from the capital city of Port Louis and near the buzzing small town of Grand Baie.