Newly re-designed all-suite resort offers affordable luxury and a taste of the distinctive island culture

Set on the exquisite west coast of Mauritius, and overlooking the shimmering turquoise waters of Tamarin Bay, the newly re-designed Sands Suites Resort & Spa (www.sands.mu) offers affordable luxury with an elegant new interior design for its 91 suites.

Stay at Sands from just £1,265 with C by Caribtours and explore the real beauty of the island beyond the beach and ocean, with its mountains, waterfalls, lush forests and traditional cuisine. Guests of Sands will be able to experience zip wire trips to the rain forests and waterfalls, walking with lions in the safari park, quad biking through the banana, tea and sugar plantations, rock-climbing and horseback riding.

The fifth generation privately owned resort offers guests the chance to explore the diverse culinary culture on the island. Blending Creole, Chinese, European and Indian influences, guests can choose between Tamarind Terrace, Spices and PinkPepperCorn at Sands. This can be combined with fine dining at the elegant 5-star sister hotel, Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, indulging in haute cuisine at the Indian inspired Cilantro restaurant, lavish Eastern Teppanyaki and freshly caught fish and seafood at Coast2Coast restaurant.

Guests are encouraged to discover more than the confines of the resort, and resort staff will offer insider tips on the islands best creole restaurants to get a taste of Mauritius, adding to the true authentic experience.

C by Caribtours (027751 9155); (www.cbycaribtours.co.uk) offers seven nights from £1,265 per person, based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Suite on a half board basis, including return flights, private transfers and use of a UK airport lounge.

About Sands Suites Resort & Spa (www.sands.mu)

Sands Resort & Spa is located on one of the most pristine stretches of beach at Flic en Flac on the west coast of Mauritius, overlooking the shimmering turquoise waters of Tamarin Bay and the majestic 'Le Morne' mountain. Complete with an infinity pool and well-being spa, it offers the ideal hideaway for those seeking serenity and comfort. 

Sands Boasts 52 Superior Suites, 26 Deluxe Suites, 12 Beachfront Suites and 1 Exclusive Suite, with ocean views and a backdrop of the Le Morne Mountain. The resort's three restaurants cater to all tastes; Tamarind Terrace offers both global and Mauritian specialities with a focus on local produce, Spices blends the international cuisine and spices of the Indian Ocean, and Pinkpeppercorn is the resorts beach restaurant. After dinner, Dolphin Bar is the ideal setting to enjoy a cocktail whilst watching the stunning sunset or enjoying the live entertainment.