Translated as the 'island of coconuts', this stunning island is the ideal place to escape from it all on your Mauritius holiday 2011.  

Perfect as a day trip option, you can take a picnic, don your snorkel mask or simply unwind on these pristine powder white sands.

Gaze across from the south of the island to dramatic views of the ocean rushing against the reefs, lending an an ever-changing visual showpiece.  On the north coast, you'll discover the white sandy beaches border the Blue Bay Maritime Reserve, recommended as one of the best places for snorkelling in Mauritius and featuring superb corals and a varied array of brightly coloured tropical fish such as the Surgeonfish, Clowns, Butterfly fish and many others.

Native vegetation have been planted on the island in recent years and guests can walk around the island or just laze under palm trees and filaos, watching the sparkling ocean by day or the twinkling lights of Blue Bay by night.

A day trip is offered on an all-inclusive basis including boat trip to the island, glass bottom boat trip, snorkeling, delicious lunch buffet and variety of drinks - a dream indulgence. The lunch buffet served on the island in a beautiful open space is as unique as the island itself; a delicious mix of culinary styles.

A samle of the exquisite lunch buffet menu includes:

Starters:

Taboulé with Mint and Vegetable Brunoise, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Potato Salad with Beetroot and Onion

Sauces:

Black Pepper Sauce of Madagascar
Créole Sauce, Tomato and Onion

Mains:

Marinated Lamb with Provence Herbs
Marlin Skewers with Marinated Mauritian Spices
White Tuna Marinated in Tandoori Spices with Lemon Pickle

Desserts:

Fruit Salad Flavored Mint and Rum
Coffee, tea or citronella