Tucked between rows of coconut trees, filao – natural windbreakers, and veloutiers – a velvety bush that grows in the sand, the Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort and Spa blends gently into the wild and secluded east coast landscape of Mauritius. Honeymooners will adore this luxury 4-star seaside hotel with its teak furnishings and minimalist design that uses splashes of royal blues and turquoise to evoke its position on the shore.

The adults-only hotel offers a version of vacation bliss, replete with its stylish rooms having exquisite views onto the coral reef and ocean, or the island’s mountain ranges. The heated swimming pool and wooden deck, perched above the hotel’s centre, afford incredible vistas of the bright blue sea, where you may snorkel, or simply relax in gently lapping waters.

Three restaurants, Café Nautilus, Phi and Aqua Beach – with its bar – will satisfy your cravings for delicious, Mauritian cuisine as well as sumptuous international delights. The Radisson chain of hotels is famed for its lavish breakfast buffet, which includes plenty of health-conscious options along with all your favourite morning fare.

Borrow a bicycle to explore the surrounding region, cruising along the coastal road and its inland paths. Discover Bras d’Eau National Park, just 10 minutes from the resort or hop on a bus which will take you to central Flacq and its brightly coloured market place. Later in the afternoon, enjoy soothing massages and other rituals at the hotel’s beautiful Spa by Themaé. The Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette truly captures the essence of a seaside utopia.