Pointe Aux Piments sets the scene for romantic idylls

Mauritius' famous sea and sky views and luxuriously soft sand are at their best here, at Pointe Aux Piments. The name of this northerly region means "pepper point" and you'll certainly get plenty of spice at any of the area's lauded resorts. Pointe Aux Piments is well known not just for great water sports and fantastic beaches, but for the friendliness of its people and superb cuisine. The Mauritius Aquarium is also located here. This esteemed institution offers a priceless opportunity to learn more about the underwater world. At the aquarium, memorise the names and characteristics of unusual creatures, then on your next snorkel or scuba trip, try to identify as many as you can! Mauritius' characteristic fun, laid-back, and familiar attitude really shines in the intimate little Point Aux Piments region.

One placid, starlit evening you may choose to dine at a luxury, beach-side table, with nothing to disturb you but the lapping of the waves. Another night, opt for entertainment that reflects the many cultures present in Pointe Aux Piments—such as Bollywood dancing, African drumming, and even Irish dancing shows. This is a place of true serenity, with an extensive beach perfect for long walks, brisk runs, bike rides, or even horseback riding. Exploring its length and gathering the multi-hued seashells and coral that collect upon the sand makes for hours of simple, unhurried entertainment that will erase your mind of worries.

In Pointe Aux Piments, a resort-stay of any length amounts to so much more than an experience of the utmost luxury. The locals are immensely friendly, and the atmosphere completely relaxed, so that by the time you leave, the only sorrow you'll feel will be that of leaving your many new friends. Engage in a soccer match or volleyball game upon the beach or head out upon the water to try jet-skiing, water-skiing, and wind-surfing. Quiet hours spent doing yoga or enjoying massage will help you fully absorb the serenity of Pointe Aux Piments. Then again, banana boats, pedalos, fishing charters, speed-boat charters, and many more island entertainments enhance the fun in this popular, but quiet region.

Fresh fruit abounds in Pointe Aux Piments, so be sure to enjoy breakfasting on sweet mango and pineapple, then try shrimp kebabs, French baguettes, and other island specialities for lunch. This scenic region enchants visitors with the tea plantations surrounding it, stunning coral-hued sunsets, and perfect weather wrapped in a cocoon of ocean glory. Whether you decide to ramble along balmy beaches, bicycle the area on Mauritius' famous coastal road, or simply curl up in a breezy hammock with a good book and a perfect view, Pointe Aux Piments never disappoints.