Constance Le Prince Maurice

it is a well-put-together resort, in exquisitely beautiful natural surroundings, and the service is top-notch.

The Constance Le Prince Maurice has the largest wine cellar in the Indian Ocean, which sounds like a gimmick - until you venture down with the head sommelier to gaze at the 23,000 bottles, to taste (some of) the 13,000 varieties or to chop the top off a bottle of rosé champagne with a sabre.