Educational visit to Mauritius June 2017

Along with 9 other TC colleagues we very excitedly met up with Emma at Heathrow (a representative from Constance Hotels) to find out Air Mauritius had upgraded us all to Business Class for our outbound flight - YIPEEE

What a way to begin our trip - how lucky we are!

On being met by Connections (a local company who supply transfers/tours) at the airport we had a lovely journey up to our destination Belle Mare Plage Hotel. At the reception area we were greeted with a view of white sand and turquoise sea with blue skies and a welcome cocktail.

Our rooms were amazing with some very contemporary furnishings which I loved. This hotel is very well planned stretching along the 2kms sheltered bay with 7 restaurants and 6 bars it gives a refreshing choice of locations to dine, drink, swim and relax.

We were hosted by Gert (GM) and dined in the Blue Penny Cellar, an exclusive a la carte restaurant with an incredible selection of puddings which we only just managed after our delightful meal.

Whilst at the hotel we enjoyed a spa morning, a golf lesson, a cooking class and cocktail lessons (so brilliantly hosted - the local lady chef loved her job so much, her enthusiasm was charming).

Connections took the group to the Botanical Gardens and into Port Louis as well as a day trip to the outer reef to snorkel with lunch provided on an island out at sea (great food and some beers and local rum).

We ended our visit with 2 nights at the Constance Prince Maurice Hotel - being one the 'leading hotels of the world' I can fully understand why this luxury hotel comes top in reviews.

The location is quite unique as a lagoon has been made in this sheltered bay giving lush mangrove and tropical vegetation with a natural fish reserve and un-spoilt natural surroundings.

Here I tried paddle boarding and was very pleased to make it out in the lagoon and back - only marred by a dunking from a passing motor boat (trying to be considerate but my inexperience ended in me going for a swim).

The hotel is furnished in a quality and timeless tradition befitting of its 'luxury' title with thoughtful touches delivered to each room - the fruit cake (brought home to Mum) is one of the best cakes I've tasted.

We dined in the floating restaurant on our last evening and saw the resident shark cruising by in the eerie green water lights - very special.

Christophe (GM) and all the staff here made our visit so enjoyable. I look forward to sending many clients to these brilliant hotels.