In the Autumn of 2012 we took a trip to the newly opened ‘Crystals Beach’ resort near Palmar, Mauritius.

While the hotel was suffering ‘teething troubles’ it was on a beautiful beach, and the rooms were stunning.

The pool was splendid.

The cocktails, made with local rum, were delicious.

There were ‘Angry Birds’ at breakfast.

And the beach was rather beautiful.