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LUX * BELLE MARE
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LUX * BELLE MARE
Mauritius Relaxed elegance is the name of the game at LUX * Belle Mare which graces a glorious stretch of Mauritius’ east coast. The heart of the resort is the sparkling 2 000m 2 swimming pool, one of the largest of its kind in Mauritius.
STAY in one of the 174 thatched suites which all have a view of the glittering turquoise sea and white sandy beaches. Or upgrade to one of the 12 luxurious villas with private swimming pool, garden, outdoor dining areas and butler service.
DINE‘ around the world’ at one of the 10 diverse food and drink spots dotted around the resort. From fine dining, food trucks and ice cream parlours, to craft beers and herb garden cooking masterclasses, LUX * Belle Mare has it all.
EXPERIENCE all Mauritius has to offer and more. If you’ re tired of lounging on the beach or by the pool, try your hand at golf, horse riding on the beach, the myriad water activities or a bicycle ride around the island. Indulge in a relaxing treatment at the LUX * Me spa or visit the Aubergine Farm and experience life on the island as it was 200 years ago with a magical dinner served on the veranda. No day is ever the same with impromptu surprises at every turn. GREEN INITIATIVES All the resorts in the LUX * portfolio subscribe to a‘ Tread Lightly’ project. These include – among others – a voluntary participation of ¤ 1 per day from each guest which goes towards carbon offsetting projects, controls to ensure all lighting, electronic appliances and air-conditioning are turned off when guests are not in the room, the use of eco-friendly cleaning agents, and waste management and recycling. Solar renewable energy projects and water optimisation devices are in the pipeline. www. luxresorts. com
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