Vacations & Travel

POSTCARDS

The East African island of Mauritius is a melting pot of creole culture, along with postcard-worthy beaches as discovered when staying with three properties in the LUX* Collective portfolio.

- Words and photograph­y by Katrina Holden

Discover the Creole culture and colours of Mauritius with LUX* Collective

?? ?? gentle horse ride Resort, take a guided, At LUX* Belle Mare beach – widest stretch of edge – the island’s along the water’s private beach table. breakfast at your before stopping for
gentle horse ride Resort, take a guided, At LUX* Belle Mare beach – widest stretch of edge – the island’s along the water’s private beach table. breakfast at your before stopping for
?? ?? after hiking to the summit When you’ve exhausted yourself Le Morne mountain, there’s of the 556 metres-above-sea-level Le Morne Resort to swing. plenty of quiet locations on LUX*
after hiking to the summit When you’ve exhausted yourself Le Morne mountain, there’s of the 556 metres-above-sea-level Le Morne Resort to swing. plenty of quiet locations on LUX*
?? ?? This Turkish restaurant sits on its own mini peninsula at LUX* Grand Gaube Resort, serving cuisine prepared by Turkish chefs. The wine list includes five Turkish wines.
This Turkish restaurant sits on its own mini peninsula at LUX* Grand Gaube Resort, serving cuisine prepared by Turkish chefs. The wine list includes five Turkish wines.
?? ?? Take a cycling tour into the local village of Melville with LUX* wellness staff to meet this special tortoise, more than 100 years old. This old gent loved being patted under the chin!
Take a cycling tour into the local village of Melville with LUX* wellness staff to meet this special tortoise, more than 100 years old. This old gent loved being patted under the chin!
?? ?? With its creole culture and access to seafood, the food in Mauritius is fresh and unforgetta­ble, such as this seafood platter at Beach Rouge at LUX* Belle Mare Resort.
With its creole culture and access to seafood, the food in Mauritius is fresh and unforgetta­ble, such as this seafood platter at Beach Rouge at LUX* Belle Mare Resort.
?? ?? LUX* Le Morne Resort is set on the UNESCO-protected south-west side of the island, beneath the imposing Le Morne mountain and close to Black River Gorges National Park.
LUX* Le Morne Resort is set on the UNESCO-protected south-west side of the island, beneath the imposing Le Morne mountain and close to Black River Gorges National Park.
?? ?? Stretch tired mountain-climbing or bike-riding muscles with a floating yoga session at LUX* Le Morne Resort. It’s really quite something, overlookin­g the Indian ocean.
Stretch tired mountain-climbing or bike-riding muscles with a floating yoga session at LUX* Le Morne Resort. It’s really quite something, overlookin­g the Indian ocean.
?? ?? One of the most famous churches on the island, the Catholic Notre Dame Auxiliatri­ce Chapel in the small village of Cap Malheureux, is popular for its vibrant red roof.
One of the most famous churches on the island, the Catholic Notre Dame Auxiliatri­ce Chapel in the small village of Cap Malheureux, is popular for its vibrant red roof.
?? ?? At Flaq market on Sundays, watch as Mauritians buy and sell their wares and produce. Lose yourself in the heady aromas of colourful spices, and sip on coconut water.
At Flaq market on Sundays, watch as Mauritians buy and sell their wares and produce. Lose yourself in the heady aromas of colourful spices, and sip on coconut water.
?? ?? Colourful murals by French-born artist Camille Walala at LUX* Grand Gaube Resort are inspired by the vivid shades of local homes, and street art in the capital Port Louis.
Colourful murals by French-born artist Camille Walala at LUX* Grand Gaube Resort are inspired by the vivid shades of local homes, and street art in the capital Port Louis.

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