Le Palmiste Hotel

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Trou Aux Biches is a beautiful resort situated in North Mauritius. Although we went over in their winter season which is very changeable the north seems to have better weather than the south. The beaches are absolutely gorgeous; I would say probably the best in Mauritius!
The Mauritians are amazing people. They are very welcoming and they know how to make you feel at home. We didn't come across any beggars, which makes a change. Le Palmiste Hotel is lovely. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
We were originally given a room on the third floor which was very damp and not welcoming, so we asked to be moved into another room which they did and which was much better. Rooms are very spacious and characteristic but have a slight damp odour which disappears once you put on the air conditioning.
Breakfast is great, offering from eggs and bacon to cereal, fresh fruit, and crepes. The restaurant offers a nice selection of dishes if you wish to have lunch there which are very reasonably priced. A buffet is served for dinner with a good choice of dishes.
Bring a hairdryer as not all the rooms have one. Make sure you have enough money when it comes to settling your room bill when checking out as the hotel doesn't accept credit cards.
Places and things worth visiting and doing: Panoramic view from Trou aux Cerfs, the dormant volcanic crater; Chamarel's seven coloured earths: Sacred Lake of Grand Bassin / Ganga Talao (site of Lord Shiva's temple); National park of the Black River Gorges; Guided visit of Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens;
Shopping in Grand Baie; Ile de Deux Cocos (Two Coconut Island) where you can go on the glass bottom boat and snorkel. Only 70 people allowed on the island at any one time.
Here there is a villa which can be rented together with the whole island for 24 hours for 2500 Euros! Very tempting! Trou Aux Biches offers lots of water sports such as inflatable rings, paragliding and snorkelling. Snorkelling and a trip on a glass bottom boat is a must as the coral reef is spectacular!
If you fancy a treat go to Le Capitaine which is a fish restaurant situated in Grand Baie. It's a bit expensive but the fish is exquisite and worth it!
Mauritius is absolute paradise and worth visiting over and over again! Can't wait to go back and we've only be back a day!