Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels’ intimate flagship occupies a sheltered stretch of Mauritius’s northwest coast, within walking distance of Grand Baie. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Royal Palm has 69 ocean-facing suites, three restaurants, three temperature-controlled pools, a Valmont-partnered spa and access to the 18-hole Mont Choisy Le Golf. Its size allows for an exceptional level of personalised service, from dedicated beach loungers and attentive beach service to the small details that appear before you think to ask. Snorkelling can be surprisingly rewarding, sunsets are superb and a lounger a few steps from the water – lunch delivered – is difficult to beat.