Based around the ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui and built around a heavenly little bay with a beach of golden sand, Legends hotel Mauritius is the Zen place in which to unwind. The setting is delightful, with the tranquil lagoon looking out towards islets with enchanting names like 'Gunners' Point', 'Flat Island' and 'Sugar Loaf'. The emphasis is on being in harmony with your environment - and, of course, yourself.

In Feng Shui, great emphasis is placed on the 5 elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal and the importance of colours, and this is reflected in the décor throughout the hotel. It is a place where everything feels right. Legends Hotel Mauritius lies in the centre of the fishing village of Grand Gaube, not far from Grand Bay, in the north-eastern corner of Mauritius. The Superior Rooms all have a balcony or terrace and sea views. The Superior rooms have been set up according to the Feng Shui and the key element is

Metal. The rooms all have a television with satellite channels, personal safe, bathrooms with separate shower, bath and toilet, hairdryer and shaver socket, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, room service at a fee, A/C, telephone with direct access to local and international, and access to internet. The Deluxe Rooms are all located by the marina with a balcony or terrace, facing the sea. With a surrounding of water, thus being the key element in the deluxe room! In addition to the facilities in the Superior room, you will find: Ceiling fan, Sun beds if you are on the ground floor. The junior suites (pictured above), main element chosen is Wood enhanced with Water and Fire. In addition to all of the above rooms also have a private whirlpool and a CD/VCR player in the junior suites.

The Senior Suites themes are earth and fire. Each villa has its own private garden, looking out towards the lagoon. The suite Ming and the suite Tang almost glow with warm red and orange hues. From the sitting area, two steps lead up to the magnificent double bed. Each of the villas has its own whirl bath and a very spacious bathroom. This Emperor Villa is the most luxurious place imaginable in which to renew all one's energy. All 5 elements of Feng Shui are used in the furbishing and fittings, with its simply fabulous décor. The Villa has 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as its own fitted kitchenette. It has its own whirlpool and a delightful, private outdoor stone garden with a pool, a barbecue area and a gazebo for outside dining. A very special feature of the Villa is that it has its own private beach, and there is a butler available. Rooms, Suites and Villas Facilities:

All rooms have a private and furnished balcony or terrace facing the sea, air-conditioning, ceiling fan in Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites and Villas, Bathroom with bath, separate shower and separate toilet, satellite TV, video and music channels, DVD player in the Suites and Villas, Telephone with international direct dialling, Internet access, Mini bar, Safe, Hair-dryer and shaver socket and complimentary tea and coffee facilities.

The hotel has two fresh-water swimming pools. The main pool, in the centre of the hotel, and close to the main restaurant and Le Grand Bleu, overlooks the breathtaking bay. The second pool is in a quiet spot right at the very edge of the hotel, in front of the Banyan Pool, Bar & Grill. Free of Charge: windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, sailing, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides, aqua gym and water-skiing. For a Fee: speedboat rides, scuba diving (PADI) and big game fishing.

Honeymoon packages, specials and free nights stays available on request.