As searches for how to travel sustainably surged by 150%* over the past months, sustainability remains a top priority for 2023. Up 10% from 2021, 71% of customers in a recent Booking.com survey revealed their willingness to travel green this year, with mindful globetrotters gearing towards purposeful travel as they seek for experiences that focus on the wellbeing of the local community and economy, as well as preserving natural and cultural heritage.  

Situated on the northern tip of Mauritius, the four-star Veranda Grand Baie Hotel - one of the first boutique-style hotels on the island - is currently undergoing a major revamp following the hotel’s 40th anniversary last year. Set to re-open on 1st July 2023 with a generous 50% discount on all stays from July to October 2023, the hotel will present a new and exciting fresh take of its signature Creole chic concept, offering guests unique Mauritian experiences that blend sophistication and local flair.  

Located in the heart of the vibrant coastal village of Grand Baie, the town boasts a diverse range of bars, restaurants, and modern shopping complexes which encompass globally renowned to local brands. The convivial atmosphere goes on after the sun sets with a plethora of nightlife options offered. All a short stroll from Veranda Grand Baie, this effortlessly shrinks the carbon footprints of discerning travellers staying at the resort, with an array of facilities available within walking distance. 

Furthermore, the myriad of immersive indigenous-led experiences offered at Veranda Grand Baie is set to appeal to the growing community of purposeful travellers hoping to make meaningful connections, with a new study finding 50% of travellers wanting to experience a cultural shock in 2023.  

With Mauritius voted among the world’s best cities for street food, a local-led food tour with Taste Buddies takes guests on a venture into the historical Port Louis to explore the capital’s best culinary addresses. From catamaran excursions or pirogue boat trips with local guides, interactive Creole language lessons, traditional Sega musical performance on the beach, to exploring the buzzy village bazaar where local artisans gather, living at Veranda Grand Baie means guests are able to dive into the authentic island life of Mauritius. 

For four decades, the idyllic tropical cocoon has embodied the creolity and authenticity of the island with the colonial charm of yesteryear embedded in every corner. Comprising 95 contemporary rooms amid unspoilt tropical greenery with private silk sand beaches on the doorstep, the hotel is set to be completely re-designed with Mauritian culture and a laid-back seaside lifestyle at its core. 

In keeping with their sustainable goals, rooms are sensitively designed to pay the utmost respect to the environment, being fitted with modern eco features such as LED light bulbs, aerators to reduce water consumption, to photovoltaic panels and solar water heaters installed on the roof. Bringing the outside in, the décor of the resort incorporates the use of natural materials such as rattan, cotton, linen, and locally-made decorative elements.  

A perfect blend of unabashed luxury and tropical tranquillity, Veranda Grand Baie is an ode to Mauritian history and the ideal anchorage to soak up the soul of Mauritius while unwinding in the unbridled beauty of the north. 

Rates in July 2023 for 2 adults and 2 children under 12, including breakfast, start from just £139/night. 

For more information visit: https://veranda-resorts.com/en/mauritius-hotel-veranda-grand-baie 

Editor’s Note:  

*In the past 90 days, according to Google Trends on 22/03/2023. 

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