Check availability, cost and book on www.holidaynetwork.co.uk The romantic setting of Trou Aux Biches is a wonderful destination to get away together. The chalet style accommodation is scattered through the tropical gardens and all rooms face the sea. The location of Trou Aux Biches is excellent between Grand Bay and Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. You can easily explore the island either by hire car or taxi. ACTIVITIES The beach at Trou Aux Biches is one of the best on the island, with gently sloping sand into the calm sea. Other facilities include the pool which is close to the bar, and a host of water and land sports including a 9 hole par 32 golf course. RESTAURANTS There are 2 restaurants from which to choose, so if you want a romantic candle-lit evening, or the choice of the buffet the decision is yours. Both restaurants overlook the Indian Ocean, and a stroll along the beach together before, or after you dine is highly recommended. The relaxed atmosphere at Trou Aux Biches ensures that you will come away from your holiday together feeling rejuvenated. From the moment you arrive, you will relax into the beautiful setting with one of the best Indian Ocean beaches. On the Northern coast of the island, protected against the wind, Trou aux Biches, named after the typical fishermen’s village it is nestled in, has acquired a reputation bordering on the myth when it comes to hospitality benchmarks. It incarnates the ideal romantic hideaway with a picture-perfect 2-km powder-white beach, a startling blue lagoon that stretches as far as the eye can see and magnificent sunsets that defy all exotic standards and set the water on fire. A double-promise of authenticity and escape. An harmonious blend of conviviality and intimacy With its scattered bungalows, Trou aux Biches combines charm and simplicity with a tropical blueprint. You move from intimate spaces hidden by screens made of green to the liveliness of open spaces: a subtle cocktail, copied by many, unmatched…Always. It is so easy to fall in love with Trou aux Biches. It really has got something special, an intangible factor that is bound to make you feel attached to the place. In fact, Trou aux Biches is a hotel where people love to come back, a place that grows on them and with which they grow: it becomes part of their lives as it watches them move forward in life. First, you discover a haven of tropical romance, a paradise for two. Then, you decide to try it with the family to relax and sample the simple pleasures of life together. Then, you want to share your piece of paradise with extended family and friends. Each time, you are greeted by the same warmth. The staff recognises you, welcomes you with open-heart and arms, it feels like coming home, home to unwind, home to paradise. A same enchanting setting, the same sweetness that transpires, and an unmoveable authenticity…Only the framework provided by the holiday type changes: romantic getaway, holidays with friends or family. With the proximity of Grand Baie and its liveliness, boutiques, restaurants and buzzing nightlife, the entertainment is guaranteed for those who wish to wander outside the hotel. For the golf goers, Trou aux Biches proposes an enticing option: a playful golf course with a focus on pleasure. A 9-hole course with a cheeky side that slowly makes its way between coconut trees, bananas trees, filaos, flamboyants and bougainvilleas: priceless. The “Mauritian identity��? is revealed straight away; the materials used display a strong character, exude an energy that belongs to the island: wood and thatch compose the 194 bungalows scattered in the gardens. All bungalows are composed by 3 to 4 rooms or Suites and are spread on 2 levels. The rooms feature terraces, for an additional touch or freshness, and are oriented towards the immensity of the sea. Some of the Suites have been carefully designed and appointed to cater for families of 3 children. It feels natural to make yourself at home in this place that exhales a delicious feeling of evasion by the sea. All the rooms are sea-facing and are equipped with: Terrace , Individually controlled air-conditioning, Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets, Double King size bed or twin beds, Mini-bar, Hair dryer, International direct dialling telephone, Television (satellite channels, video, music), Complimentary tea and coffee facilities, Individual safe. The hotel proposes a panoply of sports and leisure facilities for the convenience of its hosts: tennis, volley-ball, wellness and fitness centre. One of the main attractions remains the 9-hole golf course, a chef d’oeuvre of conception in the heart of a tropical park. With its fantastic sparkling lagoon, Trou aux Biches offers a perfect framework for trying out a palette of activities and water sports free of charge. The deep-sea fishing and diving remain the only activities, which you need to pay for. Trou aux Biches’ golf course is the only golf course located in the Northern part of the island. This 9-hole Par 32 is simply beautiful to look at. Playing at the Trou aux Biches is a pleasure as you make your way among casuarinas, palm trees and tropical plants and flowers. This charming tropical atmosphere has seduced golfers from all over the world who refer to it as a “bijou-golf clad in nature��?. This golf course will be loved by both amateurs and professionals looking for a light game in relaxed and exotic surroundings. The Wellness Centre, Le Lotus is integrated within a complex that also comprehends a gymnasium as well as hairdressing and beautician facilities. The wellness centre features warm colours: pink for a touch of fantasy, saffron-yellow for a tonic boost. And for an exotic and romantic dash, outdoor showers, connected to the massage cabins – pure pleasure. Ideal for families, the Bob Marlin Miniclub welcomes kids from 3 to 12 years old for a fun day full of games and activities. A promising programme: painting sessions, treasure hunts, games in the pool, movies sessions but also the chance to meet new friends during the holidays. Parents can also, in parallel, enjoy a peaceful day of their own. Baby-sitting A baby-sitting service is also available at the hotel at a minimum cost. A 24-hour notice is however required to secure the baby-sitter. Trou aux Biches seduces straight away with its charm and simplicity. Irresistible natural assets: an exceptional lagoon, dazzling tropical gardens that invite to a promenade hand in hand, a striking beach where it feels only natural to stop and exchange a furtive kiss while waiting for one of those amazing sunsets, finally, beautiful bungalows which provide total freedom and intimacy to the couples. Trou aux Biches is the favourite hotel of honeymooners wanting to get away from it all and romance-seekers looking for magic moments. From La Caravelle to L’Espadon via L’Oasis, Trou aux Biches offers a delicious journey through the Mauritian cuisine. Set on the beach, concealed by swaying coconut trees, L’Espadon proposes a light and simple cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Coiled in a heart of verdure, laid out on elegant wooden decks, L’Oasis welcomes you all day long to sample a freshly made-up cuisine. La Caravelle, an authentic colonial house, invites its guests to discover a panoply of meals from all the parts of the world, prepared before their eyes for enhanced pleasure. On the edge of the beach, La Caravelle, the hotel’s main restaurant seats 220 and features an additional space of 60 seats reserved to children – it is the Bob Marlin Miniclub’s restaurant. Open for all breakfasts and dinners, La Caravelle offers a cuisine that is both diverse and tasty. You are therefore free to try out the braised carrots Chinese style, the banana salad with saffron or the mouth-watering risotto with octopus. This restaurant goes one step further and transforms your culinary experience into a “live cooking show��? which you can look at from the different “cooking spots��?: Italian, Creole, Asian and rotisserie. A gourmet escape in the heart of a tropical oasis, spread out on wooden decks, in open air. Open for all the meals, this restaurants, that seats 120 is the perfect option if wish to soak in the unpretentious character of the most protected coast of the island. At lunch, light meals are offered, made of salads, fish and fresh vegetables: asparagus mousse with shrimps, “brioches��? stuffed with seafood, fish escalope laced with honey and saffron. For dinners, L’Oasis arrays itself in its most elegant accessories to give you the choice of a “table d’hôte��? or the surprise of a menu “A la Carte��?. L’Espadon is the beach restaurant of Trou aux Biches and opens for lunch and dinner. As its name indicates, the speciality of this restaurant resides in the preparation of the fresh products of the sea. This cosy venue – it has only 32 seats – diffuses an enchanting atmosphere: feel the caress of the sand under your feet, the face turned towards the sea. You will be lured by the bouquet of grilled saveurs: a lobster salad with Chardonnay dressing, or a promising marine casserole. L’Oasis Bar Turned towards the sea, overlooking the pool, L’Oasis Bar seduces with its “open air��? character. The structural design celebrates the typical “tropical��? architecture: a giant hut with a thatched roof and gorgeous wooden floors, tucked between pool and lagoon – a timeless escape. La Caravelle Bar Towering the beach, La Caravelle Bar integrates itself in the continuation of the restaurant bearing the same name. It boasts a stylish architecture with a colonial influence, and a beautiful veranda that becomes by night the hub of entertainment. Golf Bar The Golf Bar is integrated in the Golf Club and is the fetish rendez-vous of golf amateurs who want to relax and enjoy a casual drink between two games. Check availability and cost (£, Euro, $) on www.holidaynetwork.co.uk