Best place for a holiday with children?

[Rab]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and have been browsing through the great information available. We (family of four, two boys aged 14 and 11) will be coming to Mauritius next February. I like the look of the East coast, but some of you seem to think it is very quiet....although perhaps Mme Tortue might disagree? . We are thinking of hiring a villa.

Could anyone offer any advice on locations that might be good with children?

We would like:

- beach for swimming
- windsurfing
- internet access (though I gather this might be difficult

Thanks, all tips gratefully received

[didram]

Hi,

I would highly recommend the west coast and specifically Flic en Flac village. The east coast is nice but it can get windy. You can find great accomodation options there. We have always booked with reservations@maurivillas.com. They have superb apartments in a great chid friendly resort only minutes away from beach.

Flic en Flac is a very nice lively village with one of the finest beaches on the island.

[Margaret]

Hi,
As you are coming with your family, i can suggest you the south of mauritius. I myself have come in december and i can say we spend a lovely holidays. We stayed in a bungalow near the seaside fantastic your children will love this place!

I'm here if you want more information
Margaret

[sExpedition]

So you have kids, and you thought those sun drenched stress free relaxing holidays were but a distant memory. What if you could do both? Have a holiday with your kids, but still get some of your own time to be pampered and relaxed? Mauritius in general and the Saint Geran in particular are your answer. The Saint Geran specialises in pampering people, both big and small. It is a five star resort that openly welcomes families, but doesn't leave you feeling overrun like some "family" resorts do.

Older children and teenagers are also catered for, with special tuition in golf, tennis and any of the water sports as well as site seeing, bike riding and trips up into the hills. The facility has its own toddler's pool, play ground and a pitch of grass for the more active games. As well it has its own kids restaurant for lunch and dinner that serves honestly tasty food. Useful for those times when your active or want some private time with your significant other. Though it does the usual range of sausages and beans, it does many interesting items with seafood, fruit and vegetables. Our boys are generally good eaters, but they both grew well on the excellent food they ate during our stay. Many nights we honestly had to drag them away crying they were enjoying themselves so much.

Thanks............