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Constance’s 4 island getaway destinations in the Indian Ocean

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Discover the essence and adventure of the Indian Ocean at Constance’s luxury hotels and resorts on the beautiful islands of Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and Madagascar.

With their own distinct character, culture, history and cuisine, the islands of the Indian Ocean each have something unique to offer, a difference reflected in the authentic, local feel of each Constance hotel and resort.

Mauritius

Famous for it long white-powder beaches and clear, warm, tranquil seas you might be forgiven for believing that this is all the sunny, tropical paradise has to offer, but Mauritius is a stunning island of varying landscapes from beaches and gently rolling hills to a vast mountainous interior.

The perfect destination for rest and relaxation with its beautifully groomed beaches and sumptuous spas, like the U Spas at Constance Le Prince Maurice and Constance Belle Mare Plage, this doesn’t prevent it from also being the perfect destination for all types of adrenalin junkies.

Adventurous travellers can try everything from hiking the mountainous terrain, swimming under waterfalls, ziplining through the jungle to every watersport imaginable from kite surfing and waterskiing to big game fishing.

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Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius

For the ultimate luxury experience in Mauritius you need look no further than Le Prince Maurice. Set within a secluded 60 hectares section of Mauritius’ sheltered northeast coast, the hotel is an oasis of elegant, 5* charm with architecture which celebrates the island’s spice route past.

If you’re looking for an unparalleled 5* experience then you should definitely indulge in the bespoke treatments offered by the hotel’s U Spa or its deluxe Sisley skincare treatments not to mention the manicures and pedicures created by celebrity podiatrist Brice Nicham.

Golfers will love the two 18-hole championship golf courses which serve both Le Prince Maurice and Belle Mare Plage and are the annual home to the MCB Tour Championship.

The food at Le Prince Maurice’s 3 restaurants is created by our team of world-class chefs and the extensive wine cellar will mean that our highly-trained sommeliers will always be able to find the perfect wine to accompany it.   

For those looking for a Mauritian resort experience without compromising on any of the 5* luxury, Belle Mare Plage on Mauritius’ sheltered east coast is the perfect solution.

Family-friendly with a fun activity-filled complimentary children’s club and a wide choice of accommodation from prestige rooms to a Presidential Villa, you can choose whether you want to come alone or bring the whole family.

Keep everyone happy with a choice of 7 restaurants, 6 bars and activities including tennis and golf on-land and waterskiing, wakeboarding, kite surfing, diving and big game fishing off-shore.

Seychelles

Spread over an archipelago of stunning white sand and granite islands nestled amidst vibrant coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, each island of the Seychelles has something special and unique to offer.

Whether it’s the stunning bird life of Aride Island, the giant tortoises and wildlife reserve of Cousin, the laidback beauty of Praslin with its UNESCO World Heritage ancient palm forest or the vibrant, warm friendly atmosphere, beautiful mountainous interior and stunning beaches of Mahé, the Seychelles offers visitors an idyllic and varied destination.

The islands’ history of settlers coming from across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East has given Seychelles a rich culture of varied traditions and a unique cuisine of warm Creole flavours well worth discovering.

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Constance Lémuria, Seychelles

Constance Ephélia, set amidst the landscape of two of Mahé’s most beautiful beaches, including the Port Launay National Marine Park, and an ancient mangrove forest gives you the chance to really connect with the beautiful, natural environment of the Seychelles.

With accommodation built into the stunning gardens and hillsides of its idyllic location, your sense of wellbeing is part of the experience at Ephélia.

Whether you stay in a Spa Villa or take time out to visit the tranquil, secluded Spa Village nestled into the heart of the mangrove forest, or you prefer rock climbing the granite cliffs and ziplining through ancient jungle, catamaran sailing or scuba diving, Ephélia is the perfect place to connect with a more relaxed, fun-loving you.

For the ultimate Seychelles luxury getaway Constance Lémuria, on the peaceful island of Praslin, with its stunning, secluded beaches and the only 18-hole golf course in the country terraced into its mountainous landscape, provides the perfect island hideaway.

Enjoy the attentive 5* service, elegant Seychellois architecture and sumptuous fine-dining at its three Creole-inspired restaurants or unwind at the hotel’s peaceful U Spa.

Maldives

A chain of 26 coral atolls scattered across the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is a mecca for scuba divers and visitors looking for the kind of idyllic seclusion hard to find elsewhere.

Small private island resorts, set on white sand beaches provide access to Maldives most magnetic attraction, the Indian Ocean itself. Whether you choose to play above the waves or explore the extraordinary, vibrant colourful world that lies beneath them, the allure of the clear, warm waters here is undeniable.

Situated southwest of India and Sri Lanka, the Asian influence is apparent everywhere from the fragrant, spicy cuisine to the warm friendly welcome of its people.

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Constance Halaveli, Maldives

Feel as though nothing exists except you and the ocean in your own private Water Villa at Constance Halaveli. Perfectly positioned along the longest pier in the Maldives, the elegant, spacious Water Villas, each with its own infinity plunge pool, offer the ultimate in privacy.

Make your way along the pier to the romantic Jing restaurant where you can enjoy refined Maldivian-inspired fine-dining against a backdrop of turquois waters stretching to the horizon or venture to the beach for dinner under the stars by torch-light at the atmospheric Meeru.

Luxury permeates through everything at Halaveli from our sumptuous U Spa with deluxe Valmont skincare treatments to the ultimate diving experience complete with your own yacht, instructor, chef and spa therapist to accompany you.

If you prefer to kick off your shoes and enjoy a barefoot boutique experience then venture to Constance Moofushi in Maldives’ South Ari Atoll.

With access to unsurpassed diving and snorkelling sites and laidback luxury accommodation across a range of Beach and Water Villas, the all-inclusive Moofushi has everything you need to relax into a chilled-out luxury Maldives experience.

Madagascar

Off the beaten tourist track, Madagascar offers a once in a lifetime adventure of discovery for visitors from its unique wildlife to its culture rich in tradition.

The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar’s landscape, wildlife, culture, even the people themselves, vary hugely from region to region with environments ranging from arid deserts in the south to dense tropical jungles in the north, whilst around its coasts locals enjoy a laidback fishing village lifestyle.

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Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar

Take a trip out of the hustle and bustle of the modern world and discover the Robinson Crusoe chic of Constance Tsarabanjina. Set on its own private island off the northeast coast of Madagascar, Tsarabanjina is a haven of laidback beach living with more than a dash of understated Constance luxury.

Kick off your shoes when you arrive and make yourself at home in your palm-thatched Malagasy beach villa complete with hammock strung from the nearest tree just for you.

The pace of life here is slow and easy so after a day, lying in the sun, exploring the island or diving waters still largely unexplored you decide whether you want to hang out with friends for cocktails at the bar or simply take a bottle of wine down to the beach for just the two of you.

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