The unique Beach Club experience

For the past years, a new trend has been getting more and more attention in all the major destinations. Whether in France, the U.S, Bali, Mauritius, the Maldives and even more surprisingly in Quebec, it’s now a must to stop by the Beach Club. Tourists but also locals get to enjoy the beaches in a different way. In this little tour of Mauritius, you’ll get to discover the trendy Beach Clubs of the region : C Beach Club and La Plage.

The Beach Club La Plage, nestled in Trou aux Biches on the north coast of Mauritius is a private beach club open only to owners and tenants of Evaco group residences. Directly located on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, La Plage offers a wonderful idyllic setting where you can enjoy delicious gourmet dishes in the restaurant overlooking the lagoon. Relax on the sun loungers with parasols available to you and take the time to nap. Sports activities are also available for children and adults. The must is undoubtedly the massage area near the water. Relax in the expert hands of professional masseurs. Sofas available here and there are the ideal setting for conversations between friends.

Very popular, the C Beach Club is located on the grounds of the Domaine de Bel Ombre in the south of Mauritius. Open since December 2010, the club quickly stood out to become the trendy address of the island. Relax in a unique environment, typical and tropical. Live the ‘’sea, sand & sun experience’’. On the beach, feet in the sand, the turquoise lagoon a few meters away, the year-round sunshine shining high, this is the "C Beach Club experience". Soak up the chic atmosphere and make your choice in terms of entertainment and catering. There is a little something for all tastes and all ages. You can choose between two restaurants offering, among other cuisines, Mediterranean meals, either by the pool or the beach. The Chill Lounge Bar, welcomes you to…chill in a simple, relax atmosphere, a cocktail in hand. Finally, various water sports are offered in the Cabana. Icing on the cake? Many concerts and parties are organized at the C Beach Club. You will most definitely never get bored there, be it during the day or at night.

Rodrigues, an Island Out of Time

No larger than Paris, Rodrigues and its ​​109km2 are not less interesting. Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island has indeed many hidden treasures, kept secret from the rest of the world.

Many, many activities are available. Either to relax or let off steam. But above all, to have fun. In Rodrigues, anything and everything, is possible. Rodrigues is a leading destination for snorkelling/diving and kitesurfing. Thanks to its favorable winds most of the year and its lagoon protected by the coral reef, the island offers some beautiful spots. Amateurs and professionals meet up in the southeast of the island. Mourouk, Graviers and Plaine Corail are amongst the best spots. Now, Rodrigues even hosts an international kitesurf festival. The third edition is to be held from June 24th to 28th 2015.

As it is only recently that the tourism industry began to grow in Rodrigues, man has not (yet) damaged the environment. The seabed as the fauna and flora are still intact. The lagoon surrounding the island is protected and unpolluted, allowing impressive and breathtaking underwater excursions. We advise you to dive in the east and south, where you will find sea caves and arches, moray eels, clown fish, jacks, captains and other turtles.

There are also many unusual places in Rodrigues, such as Caverne Patate in the south of the island. This impressive millennium cave extends over 1,000 meters and offers a magnificent scenery with gigantic stalagmites and stalactites. A staircase carved into the rock leads down into the cave. It is imperative to do this excursion with a guide. You will then not only be safe but you will also learn a lot about this cave. 

This mountainous island - the peaks are however not very high - also offers breathtaking sights to all hiking afficionados. It is a place that you need to explore on foot, both inland and on the coast. On foot or by bike, explore the trails through the island to meet the people of Rodrigues, discover their culture and their natural that also makes the charm of this island. With or without a guide, you can easily go around the island in no time. The nature lovers can go to meet goats, sheep or pigs let loose in nature and observe an exceptional fauna and flora.

In the southwest of the island, you can also explore Ile Aux Cocos, known for its magnificent circular beach going around the island. This is the home for colonies of protected seabirds, the island being a natural refuge for them. Finally, Trou d’Argent, located northeast of the island, is one of the most beautiful beaches of Rodrigues. In this region are nestled huge untouched coves that large blocks of rocks keep away from prying eyes. Trou d’Argent was also ranked amongst the best preserved beaches in the world.

Mauritius’ little sister is ideal for tourists looking for a change of scenery and tranquility because as Rodriguans say, we must "give time to time," and that's exactly what it is; Rodrigues is the destination to be discovered for holidays without stress. Just relax and enjoy…