Sugar white sands splashed by turquoise waters, a vast menu of watersports and a wealth of first class dining and luxury hotels conspire to make Mauritius the ultimate palm-fringed haven. And for those who like to swing a club whilst on holiday, this Indian Ocean paradise is also home to some of the world’s very best championship golf courses. Whether you’re here for a family break and want to play a round or two or come with a group of friends for a serious golfing fix, you'll find tee times galore on Mauritius holidays.

Here’s our pick of three of the finest resorts with fairways…

Check into the Constance Belle Mare Plage, situated on a prime piece of sand on the north east coast of the island, and you’ll have the run of two 18-hole Championship courses – The Legend Course and The Links. Better still, all of your green fees come as part of the package.

The resort offers a choice of luxurious guest rooms and suites designed in a traditional Mauritian style with a vast menu of sports, activities and a Shiseido Spa on tap. The glorious private stretch of beach is protected by offshore coral reefs creating perfect conditions for messing about on the water - complimentary watersports include windsurfing, kayaking, glass bottom boat trips, sailing, snorkelling, pedaloes and water-skiing. In addition to four swimming pools, there are four floodlit tennis courts and a fitness centre with a gym, sauna, cold plunge pool, air-conditioned squash courts and open-air Jacuzzi. And at the end of a winning round you can chill out in a choice of five bars and seven restaurants.

Among the peachiest golfing havens on beautiful Bel Ombre on the South Coast is the Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with blue lagoons coco palms and a golf course to play on when you’re ready to peel yourself off your hammock, this all-inclusive resort is hard to beat. The resort’s fabulous Golf du Chateau is an 18-hole championship course and guests enjoy one free green fee every day of their stay. (Offer valid until 1st December 2011).

To soothe aching muscles after a tough round, simply make your way to the Seven Colours Spa or float in the pool. You can explore the surrounding nature on mountain bikes or hit the beach where you’ll find water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, snorkelling, or jump on a boat for deep sea fishing excursions and catamaran cruises. Guest rooms are exotically styled with African themes with a large terrace or balcony overlooking the pool or beach. And you can eat your way around world cuisines served in the great choice of six restaurants.

If you’re looking to hole up in an upmarket hotel with your golf buddies, check out Le Touessrok, which features fabulous three bedroom private villas as well as individual guest rooms. Situated at Trou D'eau Douce, Le Touessrok is home to six white sand beaches with Ile aux Cerfs and its magnificent championship golf course a short speed boat hop across the water. A regular shuttle service will take you, your mates and your clubs out to play on one of the finest courses in Mauritius while back at base you can enjoy scuba diving and watersports, go big game fishing, play tennis or sink a few cold beers in the stunning oceanfront bars. Six restaurants and a fitness centre make this a star location for sports fans.

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