Sure Travel Journey Vol 5.1 Summer 2019 | Page 54

Touch F O O D , a L Down N E W S , P E O P L E & R E V I E W S Rediscovering SHANGRI- LONG HELD TO BE ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RESORTS IN MAURITIUS, LE TOUESSROK HAS CATAPULTED TO THE TOP OF THE STAKES FOR ISLAND LUXURY RESORTS AFTER A MAJOR REVAMP IN 2015 AND A REBRANDING UNDER THE SHANGRI-LA BANNER. RICHARD HOLMES POPPED IN TO INSPECT THE CHANGES 54 // MAKE MEMORIES FOR LIFE THIS ONE’S FOR Anyone in search of an indulgent taste of island life. The iconic resort caters for everyone, from families to mature travellers to love-struck honeymooners. ORIGINS Le Touessrok has, in various guises, welcomed guests for 40 years. Over the years it’s grown from a simple beachside restaurant with chalets for hire to one of the leading resorts on Mauritius. Over the decades it’s seen ownership and management change hands a few times, but today it operates under the global Shangri-La umbrella. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Situated on the east coast of the island, Le Touessrok is spread across a peninsula that overlooks the picturesque bay of Trou d’Eau Douce. This unique location offers three individual beaches to enjoy and sea views from every restaurant, bar and room. It’s a 30-minute drive from the colourful market at Flacq and is just 10 minutes by boat (shuttles run throughout the day) to the ever-popular Ile aux Cerfs. The main Le Touessrok boathouse is situated here, although some non-motorised activities are available at the resort itself. Guests at Le Touessrok enjoy complimentary green fees (though golf carts are extra) at the superb Ile aux Cerfs