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Heritage Hotels Mauritius: Beautiful Blast from the Past!


By burgessallen at 2013-01-01 22:31:55
Known all over the world as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, the tropical island paradise of Mauritius has had a long and interesting history. The island has seen Arab settlers, Portuguese voyagers, settlers from France, the Netherlands and Great Britain, with people of Asian, European and African ethnicities living in close contact with each other for generations. The resultant cultural mix is a wonderful blend of East and West, North and South and the remains of all these heritages are visible everywhere in the country.

The architecture of the islands reflects this checkered history. The colonial period buildings of the 18th and 19th C hark back to the feudal past of the sugar-plantation owners, while older buildings from the Dutch and Portuguese era hark back to the colonial administration of the times. Set in extensive grounds, with magnificent gardens, trees and landscaped lawns, these bungalows indeed offer a remarkable memorial to more gracious times.

Some of these villas, bungalows and mansions are still privately owned but many of them have been transformed into public offices, government buildings, museums and heritage hotels. One famous example is the Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens located in the grounds of the bungalow which belonged to one of the former governors of the island, while another beautiful building is the Eureka Creole, which was part of an erstwhile sugar-plantation.

The Colonial Beach Hotel: near the Point aux Pimentes is one such heritage hotel, with the original architecture preserved. It offers all modern conveniences in a heritage setting. With a choice of private villas or air-conditioned rooms, bars, restaurants and a variety of water-sports and activities on offer, this is a great place for a family vacation.

Le Chateau De Bel Ombre: located in a magnificent 19th century mansion, amidst nearly 2000 acres of country estate, this is a world-class golf resort and the chateau has been wonderfully restored into a high-class restaurant offering gourmet cuisine and a fine-dining experience.

Heritage Awali: is another charming property, which though not strictly historical, is nevertheless inspired by a period-design aesthetic. With themes reflecting ethnic African roots, the furniture, rooms, furnishings and accessories are all carefully chosen to reflect this theme. The accommodation includes rooms, suites and villas. The deluxe rooms have private entrances with magnificent ocean views. The suites can accommodate a small family while the villas are suitable for a larger group or two families. The villas also have butler and maid service and their own kitchens and children's room.

With plenty more to choose from, if you're a history buff or a heritage junkie, there's no better place than Mauritius with its elegant mansions and country estates to bring back memories of a more stately and classical era!


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