“For years, I’ve been told by colleagues that Mauritius is a very special island and, having constantly seen a ream of clients rebook the same properties for the same week pretty much as soon as they returned from their previous holiday, it’s fair to say I was intrigued as to what spell Mauritius held over those that had visited. I was about to find out!”

“We touched down at the wonderfully named Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, or MRU as I’ve generally referred to it during my many years in travel. Instantly, we were greeted with smiles and warm welcomes as we were whisked off to the Jetprime lounge where a feast of fresh fruit, coffee and pastries were waiting, along with an ice-cold glass of champagne… rude not to! This meet and greet service is something Savile Row Travel have started offering more and more – in addition to the obvious comfort, it speeds up the immigration process and gets you out into the lush green surroundings as quickly as possible.”

“Throughout the week, we were treated to a spectrum of unique and wonderful resorts, ranging from luxurious stalwarts such as the Four Seasons Anahita, The Oberoi, and the newly renovated Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, contemporary boutique options such as 20 Degrès Sud and Paradise Cove, and the quirky and cute Bubble Lodge situated on the gorgeous Ille Aux Cerf on the east coast of the island.”

“One thing that became abundantly clear quickly was that Mauritius has a resort to suit everyone! Something else that I found quite striking was the presence of locally owned hotel groups and the importance they played within the Mauritian economy. LUX group, Constance, Beachcomber, Attitude and Sunlife – to name just a few – are such important entities within Mauritian society (and all wonderful in their own right) so it’s no wonder that the level of hospitality and service is so high that employees within Mauritian properties sought after across the globe.”