93.25% ONE&ONLY LE SAINT GERAN

Mauritius Mauritius

All-singing, all-dancing 28-year-old beach resort on popular east coast with intensely loyal clinetele and an Alain Ducasse restaurant.

ROOMS 162 suites (recommended: ocean-facing ground-floor rooms opening on to the lawns)

FOOD Spoon des Îles from Alain Ducasse for tropical haute cuisine (Asian, Latin, Creole); lagoon-side Paul et Virginie for healthy Creole and gourmet French; extraordinary wine cellar

SERVICE A tour de force in luxury, including sunglass-polishing beach servic

FACILITIES Givenchy spa; Matt Roberts gym; waterskiing; Gary Player-designed golf course; Kids' Club

COST Doubles from e790

One&Only Le Saint Géran, Poste Flacq, Mauritius (00 230 415 1825; fax: 401 1668; www.oneandonly resorts.com)