Health spas in Mauritius combine Ayurvedic wisdom and French luxury

World class health spas in Mauritius combine Ayurvedic knowledge, age old African remedies and international beauty products with French style. 

Mauritius was a French colony in the 18th century and today, luxury health spas in Mauritius are sponsored and supplied by leading international beauty brands such as Clarins, Givenchy, Guerlain, La Prairie and Shiseido.

The Sanctuary spa at The Residence resort features a complete range of Swiss La Prairie products and treatments and was voted number one spa in the world by French Cosmopolitan and one of the top 20 spas in the world by German Vogue.

Indian Ayurvedic culture is thriving today in Mauritius. There are farms for Ayurvedic herbs and flowers and herb stalls at marketplaces throughout the island.  Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners work throughout Mauritius and many health spa practitioners trained at Ayurvedic hospitals in India.

Ayurveda means “science of life” and includes health treatments, herbs, massages, yogas and philosophies that are 3000 years old.

Around a third of the population of Mauritius is Creole and several spas integrate age old African and Creole remedies made from local herbs and flowers. Seven Colours Spa at the Heritage Golf and Spa Resort and others have developed their own 100% natural cosmetic collections.

These cultures and influences in Mauritius combine with healing and massage disciplines like Shiatsu, Reiki, Thalassotherapy, Yoga, and a complete range of water and steam therapies.

The interior design of health spas often features tropical plants and themes blended tastefully with Middle Eastern, African or Asian architectural themes.

Most spas are at resorts that overlook the aquamarine tropical lagoon and the Indian Ocean. They often feature plunge pools, steam baths and infinity pools that expand the horizons or peace and beauty.

Independent spas allow travellers to be pampered all over the island, wherever they are staying. The Surya Ayurvedic spa in Pereybere in the north; the Om Spa at Flic en Flac in the west; and the Shanti Ananda spa set in 14 hectares of tropical gardens and forest in the south, are just three places to revel in beauty and healing.

Health spas in Mauritius are sublime oases on an island paradise not far from here.

Air Mauritius operates regular direct flights from Perth, Melbourne, with connectivity via Virgin blue from other cities. For travel bookings visit http://www.thewrenpartnership.com/Bookings/Mauritius.html or contact your local travel agent.

Australian contacts and information: The Wren Partnership: +61 (3) 9685 2600 http://www.thewrenpartnership.com/Bookings/Mauritius.html
(Pictures of spas, Ayurvedic culture and treatments are available.)

General Mauritius information: www.tourism-mauritius.mu