Shandrani Resort & Spa

Although a long flight to Mauritius, the transfer to the 5 star luxury Shandrani Spa Resort was just ten minutes away from the airport and the welcome was very warm! Check in was quick and easy, with an ice cold towel and a welcome cocktail and the view from the check in area over the pool, with the white sand and turquoise sea beyond, absolutely stunning the Shandrani Spa Resort definitely has the wow factor and perfect for a Honeymoon!

After unpacking we headed straight for one of the three beaches, all beautiful - Shandrani Spa Resort really is in a stunning location. This beach became our favourite daily spot; we didn't even have to move to get a cold drink, as a man comes round with a cart taking orders for you. Although it would have been easy to be very lazy at the Shandrani, after a couple of days we were tempted to take a bit of gentle exercise! Everything is included so we enjoyed some water-skiing and sailed every day, but if you're more inclined there is plenty more to occupy you including golf, tennis, the gym, pedalos, kayaks, and snorkelling and mountain bikes. Every day there is a list of activities if you want to join in, but nobody comes round trying to get you to, thank goodness!

The difficult decisions of the day are where to breakfast, lunch and dine as the Shandrani Spa Resort has 5 restaurants all included in the all inclusive package. For dinner you do need to book in any of the restaurants except the main restaurant, Le Grand Port, and on arrival I would recommend you to do this! We loved lunch at Le Grand Port, you could have a table outside, almost right on the beach, this is the only buffet restaurant and although I am not a buffet fan, I really liked it here. For dinner we really enjoyed the Teak Elephant (Thai) Porto Vecchio (Italian) and Le Sirius (Mediterranean). The standard of food was very good everywhere, as was the choice. The wine list at all restaurants was also very good, with a very large selection all served by the bottle and also part of the all inclusive package. Champagne is served by the glass and cocktails are premium brand spirits.

Our time at the Shandrani Spa Resort passed by so quickly I didn't even make it to the spa, normally my favourite place, so I will have to return to try it out along with the aerobics classes, mountain bikes and the windsurfing! Mauritius is warm all year round but September to December is traditionally a great time to visit the island as the temperatures are warmer, and humidity is not at its peak!