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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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