Resorts Accommodation » Radisson Plaza Beach Resort

Encased in a world-apart tranquility, the Radisson Plaza Beach Resort is one of Mauritius' cushy preserves. Located at Pointe Aux Piments, to the northwest of the island, the hotel is a secluded seaside retreat. All of the 198 rooms overlook a turquoise-blue lagoon.

These include 178 deluxe rooms, 12 garden suites and six presidential suites (the last equipped with private Jacuzzis). Generally, all the rooms have direct telephones, cable TV, video, mini bar, hair dryer and individual safes. Your own private balcony, where the sea is an arm's stretch away, is ideal for bird watching and gazing at the white scimitar of sand where holidayers frolic with careless abandon.

In terms of cuisine, the Radisson has restaurants that have theme buffets and feature specialities. There are also a snack bar, beach grill, lobby bar plus conference and banquet rooms that can host up to 500 persons. The Radisson has a number of sports facilities, organizes entertainment events and mini club acitivities for bored children.

The ultimate prize, however, is to sit on vour pri.vate, cosy balcony listening to the rush of the waves. Undoubtedly, I would take that over anv amount of luxury.