Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Resort and Spa
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Beachcomber considers it a priority to keep re-investing in all our properties whenever necessary and Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is no exception. Located on one of the finest resort sites on the island, the resort unfolds its magnificent suites and villas along a long stretch of beach and reaches back another 300 metres into lush, tropical greenery. In keeping with global principles of environmental preservation, Beachcomber ensured that the ancient trees dotted around the area were preserved. Known for its year-round fabulous weather, the location of Trou aux Biches makes it a highly-coveted Mauritian resort. Natural colours and fabrics have been specially selected in the decor to preserve that authentic island style – a trademark of this resort. A staggering 100 swimming pools, many of them private, make this hotel the first choice for the well-travelled, with world-class service, spectacular sunsets and a relaxed atmosphere to complete the experience.
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Royal Trou Aux Biches Rd
Triolet
Mauritius
- Choose from a range of different suites and Villas
- Free WiFi
- A choice of 6 restaurants including Thai, Italian and Indian cuisine, fish, buffet and “à la carte” dining
- Multiple pools including private pools
- A Kids Club for children aged 3 to 11 years old with its own restaurant, private garden and swimming pool
- A Teens Club for young people aged between 12 and 17 years old
- Complimentary baby care area and free babysitting service
- A wide range of complimentary land and water sports
- The Spa Beachcomber, a spacious and modern Spa
- Privileged access to an 18-hole par 72 golf course
Whether you’re staying in one of our lavish chalet-style suites or one of our private villas, tucked among the lush tropical gardens, luxury is guaranteed during your stay at our hotel. Every Villa, every Beach Front Suite and every Senior Beach Front Suite has a private pool to enable you to swim and relax peacefully, with nobody else around to disturb. Our other suites open onto larger pools of 126 m2, so whilst they may not be as private, they certainly aren’t lacking in space. In addition, the hotel has a big pool placed as a key feature. The mini-club also has its private pool, designed for children aged from 3 to 12 years old. If you’d rather have a swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the sea is never too far away.
Pools aren’t the only thing the hotel has in abundance. Trou aux Biches Beachcomber has six restaurants each offering something different for your tastebuds to discover. Enjoy an entire world of flavours, sourced from everywhere from the far end of Asia to the shores of the Mediterranean sea.
That’s not all. Other facilities at the resort include a luxurious Spa, a teens club as well as a range of free land and water sport activities for you to delve into during your stay.
With an emphasis on environmental preservation, Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is an eco-friendly resort in Mauritius. It supports the environment and does so while providing the latest in luxury focusing on privacy, space and diversity. An eco option without compromise.
If you are thinking of a luxury holiday in Mauritius, Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is a choice that will not disappoint you.
Situated deep in the tropical gardens, the Junior Suites offer bright and spacious rooms for the guests to enjoy. The neutral colours invite the guests to rest and recuperate in amongst the warmth of the room. Featuring a cosy lounge area and a terrace, the graceful wood furniture adds an elegant touch to the suite.
The nautical décor, along with the light beige tiles in the bathroom, adds a tropical touch to the suite. It is an ideal Mauritian room for a couple either traveling alone or with a baby, looking for a getaway of tranquillity and relaxation. The suite’s location is very quiet and features a private pool in the crescent.
Room Specifications:
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Surface area: 63m2
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Max capacity: 2 adults + 1 infant
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Television (satellite channels, music)
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Telephone with international direct dialling
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Free WiFi
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Individual safe
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Individually controlled air-conditioning
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Ironing board & iron
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Ceiling fan
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Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets
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Hairdryer
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Electricity: 220 volts
- Access to private crescent pool
The emergence of natural light gives these rooms a genuine tropical feel, elevated by the touch of elegance. Guests can enjoy a romantic moment in the exotic gardens from the terrace and make way to their private pool whenever they fancy a quick swim.
The décor contains contemporary nautical photos to make your immediate surroundings feel tranquil and exotic, in line with the island itself. The tropical theme and private location makes these suites perfect as a private hideaway during your stay in Mauritius.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 70m2
- Max capacity: 3 adults + 1 child
- Television (satellite channels, music)
- Telephone with international direct dialling
- Free WiFi
- Individual safe
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ironing board & iron
- Ceiling fan
- Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor shower
- Access to private crescent pool
Located just a few steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius, this suite is a perfect combination of classic elegance and contemporary design. A mix of dark wood and light wood is complemented by soft beige tones and splashes of fresh green, resulting in the suite’s sophisticated yet upbeat and summery feel. The en-suite bathroom adds tropical charm as it leads you to the outdoor shower, which is surrounded by exotic greenery. To top it off, the Beachfront Suite has its own plunge pool, complete with a wooden deck and traditional dry rock wall. This suite is a private haven, ready to allow you and your loved one unique moments of holiday romance.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 102m2
- Max capacity: 3 adults
- Television (satellite channels, music)
- Free WiFi
- Individual safe
- Telephone with international direct dialling
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ironing board & iron
- Ceiling fan
- Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor shower
- Nespresso machine
- Private plunge pool
The Beachfront Senior Suite With Pool offers guests the epitome of luxury. Just a stone’s throw away from the beach, guests awaken to the soothing sound of the waves each and every morning and are treated to incredible views of the Indian Ocean. Rich, dark browns dominate the interior, with sleek wood furniture and a delicate mix of metallic lines and curves combining to compose a contemporary yet classical theme.
The elegant en-suite bathroom is complete with a romantic round bathtub and outdoor shower area surrounded by exotic plants and shrubs. Plush furniture can be found in both the spacious living area and on the terrace, with accessories symbolising comfort and practicality dotted around the room. The private pool can be accessed via an exclusive staircase and is surrounded by a smooth wooden decking. Surrounded by a This suite provides perfect privacy both indoors and outdoors.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 163m2
- Max capacity: 3 Adults
- Television (satellite channels, music)
- Free WiFi
- Individual safe
- Telephone with international direct dialling
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ironing board & iron
- Ceiling fan
- Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor Shower
- Nespresso Machine
- Private Pool
The 2 bedroom Family Suite offers families the perfect getaway. With refined comfort and an authentic tropical atmosphere, this elegant suite looks out onto the tropical gardens and is bathed in natural light, creating a bright and breezy atmosphere.
This suite is perfect for families looking to share quality time together. Complete with a private crescent pool and lush en-suite bathroom, the suite offers families a relaxing and trouble-free time in the sun. The neutral décor, dotted with light greens and warm tones, create a cheerful atmosphere which enables families to live a genuine seaside experience.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area : 94m2
- Max capacity: 2 adults, 1 child
- Television (satellite channels, music)
- Free WiFi
- Individual safe
- Telephone with international direct dialling
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Private bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate toilets
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ironing board & iron
- Ceiling fan
- Hairdryer
- Access to private crescent pool
- Bath amenities for children
With two spacious bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and a large indoor and outdoor living area including a private pool, the 2 Bedroom Pool Villa offers guests the chance to experience the pinnacle of holiday luxury. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and decorated with leaf greens and dark browns, a very natural ambience encompasses the property and enables guests to completely wash away any signs of stress.
Also featuring two pools, a fully-equipped kitchen and a barbecue area, the Villa’s endless luxurious elements pave the way towards a perfect holiday. No expense has been spared in making these modern Villas the cream of the crop for holidaymakers in Mauritius.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 246m2
- Max capacity: 4 Adults, 1 child
- 2 rooms with double beds OR 1 room with double bed + 1 room with 2 single beds
- 1 bathroom with outdoor shower and outdoor deep-soak bathtub shaded by gazebo
- 1 bathroom with indoor shower
- Spacious open-air living area
- Free WiFi
- Flat-screen TV with Blu-ray
- Private (infinity-edge) swimming pool
- Private garden
- Outdoor barbecue area with adjoining dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen including oven, stove, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, wine fridge, etc.
- Valet service
This triple-bedroomed Villa represents the absolute epitome of luxury island lifestyle in Mauritius. Featuring two master bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, and one room especially designed for children, there is no shortage of space or privacy in this location. The open-plan design sees the fully-equipped kitchen extend into the lounge area, which in turn then opens onto the terrace.
The outdoor living area is surrounded by elegant wooden decking, providing an ideal place to indulge in al-fresco living. A valet service is available on your beck and call and a chef is also available upon request. Whether you’re looking to plunge into private infinity pool or spend an evening watching a Blu-ray, there is nothing this Villa won’t be able to cater for. If you’re coming to Mauritius, then this is the place to stay.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 290m2
- Max capacity: 4 adults + 3 children
- 3 bathrooms
- 1 master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower and outdoor deep-soak bathtub shaded by gazebo
- 1 master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower
- 1 specially furnished room for children with en-suite bathroom
- Spacious open-air living area
- Private (infinity-edge) swimming pool
- Private garden
- Outdoor barbecue area with adjoining dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen including oven, stove, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, wine fridge, etc.
- Flat-screen TV with Blu-ray
- Valet service
Amidst the lush gardens, guests will discover an intimate, tropical haven. A spacious bedroom offers ample space for either a couple travelling alone or with one child. Sleek wooden furniture is complemented by the contemporary nautical theme of the suite, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated holiday atmosphere.
The en-suite bathroom is light and airy and features a large bathtub and separate open shower surrounded by smooth wooden duckboard. In a shaded corner, guests will also discover the exotic outdoor shower. A cosy terrace allows guests to enjoy romantic moments together as well as the view of the tropical gardens. This suite offers privacy and an authentic tropical experience to all its occupants.
Room Specifications:
- Surface area: 70m2
- Max capacities: 2 Adults, 1 child, 1 infant
- Television
- Satellite channels
- Music
- Media hub
- Free WiFi
- IP phone
- Individual safe
- Shower
- Separate bathtub
- Separate toilets
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Ironing board & iron
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Access to private pool of crescent
- Outdoor shower
A divine gourmet restaurant, La Caravelle is open on 6 nights of the week and serves an international range of dishes. It can be found on the edge of Trou aux Biches’ light sandy beach, bordered by a large wooden promenade on one side and by cool reflecting ponds on the other. The restaurant’s large buffet takes is placed right in the centre, with cooking stations dedicated to live cooking.
At La Caravelle, the atmosphere changes as the day goes by. A casual venue for lunch, guests can step in at night to the sound of a relaxing piano for an evening of fine dining and elegance.
- Seats: 100
- Breakfast : 07:30am to 10:00am – Buffet
- Lunch : 12:30pm to 03:00pm – A la Carte
- Dinner : 07:00pm to 10:00pm – A la Carte
- Daytime Attire: casual (swimwear or tank tops are not allowed)
- Evening Attire: smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
Open for dinner only, Il Corallo is the perfect place to satisfy your Mediterranean tastebuds. Guests will enjoy traditional Italian recipes which used only high-quality products sourced from the finest regions in Italy. The restaurant shares its location with La Caravelle and is similarly bordered by a large wooden promenade on one side and by cool reflecting ponds on the other.
There is no bar but there is a unique walk-in wine-cellar, accessible by stepping stones placed across the water. From here, guests will be able to choose their own selection. A private gazebo built above the water and away from the restaurant’s bubble is the perfect place for a romantic dinner under a star-filled Mauritian sky.
- Seats: 80
- Dinner: 07:00pm to 10:00pm – A la Carte
- Attire: Smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
Built on the edge of the main pool, L’Oasis is the hotel’s main restaurant and features its own bar as well as fantastic views of the sea. This calm restaurant lives up to its title by inviting guests to make their choice from a variety of mouth-watering dishes offered at the extensive buffets.
In addition to the bar, L’Oasis also has access to a unique walk-in wine-cellar, accessible by stepping stones placed across the water. From here, guests will be able to choose their own selection. A private gazebo built above the water and away from the restaurant’s bubble is the perfect place for a romantic dinner under a star-filled Mauritian sky.
- Seats: 300 (180 seats allocated on 2 wings and 120 seats on terrace/
- Breakfast: 07:30am to 10:00am – Buffet
- Lunch: 12:30am to 03:00pm – Buffet
- Dinner: 07:00pm to 10:00pm
- Daytime Attire: casual (swimwear or tank tops are not allowed)
- Evening Attire: smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
- Bar: 10:00am to 01:00am
Le Deck focuses on freshness and prepares it light meals just for you. Open for lunch and dinner, Le Deck follows its name and can be found on an expansive wooden terrace that overlooks the ocean. Also next to the main pool, this casual restaurant is dotted with coconut trees which enhance the tropical atmosphere.
Open every day for lunch and six evenings a week for dinner.
- Seats: 100
- Lunch: 12:00pm to 03:00pm – A la Carte
- Dinner: 07:00pm to 10:00pm
- Daytime Attire: casual (swimwear or tank tops are not allowed)
- Evening Attire: smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
Blue Ginger offers an zen atmopshere coupled with lavish Thai Food. Open six evenings a week, this restaurant’s décor was given special attention in the name of authenticity, evoking a traditional pagoda decorated with the distinctive Thai element known as “Cho Fa”.
The restaurant also includes a cosy terrace and an open kitchen, making the chef the centre of attention in this restaurant. Guests can watch him expertly create dishes that blend different aromatic components and explore a range of styles from sweet to sour and from salty to bitter.
- Seats: 60
- Dinner: 07:00pm to 10:00pm – A la Carte
- Attire: Smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
Mahiya is the hotel’s home of deluxe Indian cuisine. Served in traditional Indian copper dishes, guests will dine to the sound of the Cithara whilst indulging themselves in an array of classic Indian dishes, all cooked by the Indian chef. Women entering the restaurant are each offered the Bindi, a special jewel placed on the forehead in Indian tradition.
With muted lighting enriching the warm shades of the interior, no expense was spared in our effort to provide guests with an unforgettable experience when dining at Mahiya.
- Seats: 40
- Dinner: 07:00pm to 10:00pm – A la Carte
- Attire: Smart casual (shorts, Bermuda shorts, beachwear or sportswear are not allowed)
Home to a selection of flavoured rums, cigars and champagne, this bar is located near to the beach and invites its guests to sample a number of flavours of home-made rum or sip a glass of ice-cold champagne whilst watching the glorious sun dip below the ocean’s horizon. A perfect place to relax after a hot day in the sun.
- Open: 10:00 to Midnight
- Attire: Elegant (shirt and trousers mandatory for gentlemen)
This bar overlooks the main pool and the sea, surrounding you with turquoise water. Open from 10:00 all the way until 1:00, you can stopy by here for a light lunch or grab a mid-afternoon pancake for when you’re feeling that bit peckish.
- Open: 10am to 1am
- Light lunch: 12:30pm to 3pm
- Pancakes: 3:30pm to 5pm
Guests of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa can enjoy privileged access to the 18-hole, 72-par Mont Choisy Golf Course, located on the north-western coast of the island. The 6,245-metre championship course was creatively crafted by the world-renowned South African golf architect, Peter Matkovich, who has designed many other courses around the globe. The course is intended for everyone from the experienced veteran to the new beginner.
Features:
- State of the art practice facilities including pitching and chipping, areas, putting greens and a 300m double-ended driving range
- Clubhouse, complete with a fully-equipped shop with a full range of international brands
- Restaurant & bar
- Wine cellar
A permanent fixture Trou aux Biches’ tropical design are water features and our spa is no exception to this rule. Cool reflecting ponds surround the facility and a beautiful pool occupies the centre. The shade of frangipane trees offers guests the perfect space to relax in after their wellness treatment.
Our spa features two separate areas, each one of them unique in their appearance and feel. A welcoming cup of herbal tea is offered to guests upon arrival, designed to slowly awaken their senses. The air-conditioned cabins and relaxation areas are a treat for those looking for sophistication, and optimum comfort is guaranteed by both the range of treatments and the selection of exotic oils. Alternatively, the spa’s other wing consists of thirteen rustic cabins made of wood and thatch that are cleverly linked together by pathways woven between timber pergolas awash in climbing shrubs. These cabins are totally shielded from view and offer perfect privacy.
Our treatments are separated into three “arts”:
- The Art of Holistic Touch: Discover all the benefits of this art through an exclusive range of Signature B(e) massages.
- The Art of Discovery: This well-being experience can be enjoyed either over a few hours or extended over a period of days.
- The Affinity Arts: These body therapies are simple but effective. We will teach you how to perform them on your first day, which you will then carry out yourself in the following days.
Whether you fancy a sporty day Windsurfing or Water-Skiing, or something more relaxed such as Glass-Bottom Boating or Pedal Boating, there are plenty of activities for you to try out during your stay. With the exceptions of Scuba Diving and Deep Sea Fishing, every activity is free for you to partake in. Experienced instructors will always be on hand to guide you.
Activities:
- Diving Centre
- Water-Skiing
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Hobie cats
- Glass bottom boats
- Pedal boats
- Kayaks
- Snorkelling
- Stand-Up Paddle
- Aquagym
- Wakeboarding
At extra cost:
- Scuba Diving (with personal instructor)
- Deep Sea fishing
Our resort is home to no few than six floodlit tennis courts, which are ready to welcome both experienced players and beginners alike. Play just for fun or sharpen those skills in a group or individual lesson with the hotel’s professional instructor. Alternatively, play a friendly game of volleyball or bocciball and add a slice of competitive fun into your holiday.
Activities:
- Tennis (6 floodlit courts)
- Table tennis
- Beach volley
- Bocciball
At extra cost:
- Mountain biking
- Tennis balls
- Private Tennis coaching
- Green fee, club car and transfer
- Golf (18-hole, par-72) available at Mont Choisy Le Golf
“A Board of Directors composed of Beachcomber officials oversees the activities of FED, which is managed by an Administrator backed by a team of 4 employees in charge of implementing the projects of the Foundation. There are also a number of regional committees run on a volunteer basis since 2003 by Group staff members with an interest in social matters. Having them on board provides a clear understanding of the needs of regions surrounding our hotels. The regional committees work with NGOs, stakeholders, local authorities and other government bodies for the implementation of social projects in their respective regions.
For the period from 1999 through 2015, Beachcomber has contributed total funding worth Rs 150 million to support the activities of FED. The Foundation’s priority areas are:
Education and training;
- Health, including the fight against drug abuse and disability;
- Socio-economic development; and
- Conservation and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage of the country.
FED’s Specific Position in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Landscape of Mauritius
Beachcomber was among the first companies in Mauritius to set up in 1999 an autonomous entity, FED to implement its CSR policy.
FED broke new ground by making a commitment to the long-term funding of NGOs (over a 3-year period) to help improve the quality of services to their beneficiaries and allow them to offer adequate employment conditions to qualified professionals. FED has also organised ongoing training for NGOs supporting children jointly with UNICEF.
From 2003, FED has increasingly integrated its activities with the hotel operations of Beachcomber. PEJ trainees are thus offered work placement opportunity in our hotels, which are also significant clients for Beautiful LocalHands.
The involvement of our hotels and employees in FED’s regional committees gives us insight into the social issues affecting their regions while maintaining contact with the local associations and authorities. They also provide FED with a better understanding of the needs of the hotels and help the Foundation find ways to contribute to their operations. For instance, contacts made with associations or colleges in the West of Mauritius have facilitated the hiring of apprentices at Paradis/Dinarobin, and the implementation of environmental projects such as the use of recycled glass for water filtration systems. The regional committees in the South-East and South-West have also assisted with the logistics of the Beachcomber UTRB 2016 trail running event through arranging volunteers to guide runners along the course.”
“FED launched the Projet Employabilité Jeunes (Youth Employability Project, PEJ) in 2004 to improve the employability of beneficiaries. We prepare them for workplace realities through training in the social and academic skills required for a rewarding personal and work life as well as work placements, mainly in Beachcomber hotels.
PEJ follows up on a joint pilot project in 2001 by FED, the Beachcomber Training Academy, Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa and an NGO in Tamarin; out of the 8 young people from this village involved in the project, 4 have secured long-term employment with the hotel following the training. PEJ has subsequently been implemented in all regions of operation of Beachcomber hotels. Since 2015, PEJ trainees receive training leading to a vocational qualification in hotel techniques along with work placements, which allows them to return to education through continuous learning.
More than 1,900 young people have benefited from PEJ, and half of them have secured stable employment; some of them are even pursuing an international career in tourism while others have successfully moved into other fields. These young people who were faced with a challenging future are now responsible adults who make a living for themselves and their family. In addition, former PEJ trainees are role models for their peers as they are living examples that hard work and willpower can lift someone out of marginalisation and into the socio-economic mainstream.
PEJ allows Beachcomber hotels to thrive in their surroundings by offering support and real career opportunities for young people. Additionally, many members of regional committees and employees in general recommend to young people, whom they know are in difficulty, to join PEJ. The project has also become a way for FED to strengthen links with civil society organisations and various government authorities. The Foundation is working with associations in the surrounding communities of our hotels to promote PEJ, attract young people and support those with particular difficulties. FED also calls upon resource persons from NGOs to provide training on specific themes such as drug addiction, AIDS and labour law.”
“Since 2013, the 55 artisans working regularly with FED founded the Local Hands association. Thirty-five of them use the workshops provided by the project at Phoenix (textiles), La Gaulette (pottery, textiles) and Bambous (coco fibre, paper and other recycled materials). The 20 other craftworkers are self-employed small entrepreneurs who sell part of their products through Beautiful LocalHands.
Most of these craftworkers also have their own clientele that Local Hands has helped them expand. This project has indeed enabled them to produce work of a higher quality, which attracts more clients and allows them to raise their prices.
Local Hands has a flexible structure which enables the craftworkers to work from home or in the workshops and set their own work schedules. It also allows people who are not able to cope with the demands of a conventional business enterprise, such as elderly women and the disabled, to earn an income, thus helping improve their self-esteem. The project additionally allows them to escape from their isolation and meet with other craftworkers: this changes their self-perception and gives them new perspectives on their lives while giving them new resources to address the difficulties they are facing.
These 55 craftworkers are mainly women who use their earnings to improve the quality of life for their families or give their children a better education, thereby improving the latter’s chances of success in the labour market and breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Some craftworkers who receive large orders also seek help from their relatives and entourage, which means that in practice there are more people than the 55 craftworkers registered with FED who earn money from the project.
By allowing these craftworkers to derive an income from traditional Mauritian handicraft techniques using vacoas (screwpine) and coco fibre, Local Hands promotes these techniques and helps maintain this cultural heritage. The project also helps keep these plants growing, and therefore preserve the environment and biodiversity.”
“In collaboration with FED, the regional committees have also set up their own social development projects in their respective regions:
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention in the North jointly with regional associations and specialist NGOs at national level
- Computer literacy programmes in the South-East and South-West in conjunction with the National Computer Board,
- Mentoring for the youth in the South-West in conjunction with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme (Ministry of Youth and Sports)
- Occupational integration project aimed at upper secondary level students from a college in the South-West
The regional committees also manage their own budget for the financing of NGOs and associations in their region in line with the philosophy and priorities of FED while adapting them to the specific characteristics of their regions. This allows the Foundation to develop links with local associations and authorities as well as specialist NGOs at national level in specific fields such as drug addiction and AIDS, which contribute their expertise to projects implemented by FED.”
“We have launched the Top FED initiative which allows our guests to contribute to the programmes of our social foundation, Fondation Espoir Developpement Beachcomber, through their hotel bill. A friendship bracelet of 1 euro is also proposed in Beachcomber Boutiques and to All-Inclusive guests. Through this show of solidarity, the guests take part in supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Mauritius. All money raised will be donated to the Foundation for its Youth Employability Programme.”
For more than 25 years, Beachcomber has pursue a corporate citizenship policy focused on protecting and developing its natural and social environment. Our main themes in regards to the environment are energy, water, waste management, and biodiversity.
Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels has a long-standing commitment to eco-friendly development. Through the installation of wastewater treatment plants, as well as systems and technologies for improving energy efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions, Beachcomber continues to adhere to this commitment.
We recognise that the activities of our hotels have the potential for negative impacts on the environment and community if not properly managed, and therefore we make every possible effort to adhere to our commitment of environmental sustainability.
Since 2015, our group has embarked on the journey towards achieving accreditation from EarthCheck. Earthcheck is the first global programme of environmental and social certification developed specifically for the tourism industry. Right now, all of our holiday properties, as well as Beachcomber House, the Group’s Head Office, have achieved the EarthCheck Benchmarked Silver status.
Founded in Australia in 1987, the EarthCheck certification covers the following areas: the implementation of a sustainable development policy, consumption of water, paper and energy, waste management, the use of pesticides, the use of maintenance and hygiene products as well as involvement with local communities.
Prior to achieving the certification, phase one sees an organisation undergo an initial consulting stage to define and review its environmental policy. Following an assessment, areas needing improvement are earmarked and it’s only after this that the organisation may avail itself of the EarthCheck Benchmarked Bronze certification. In phase two, an on-site audit is conducted by a team from Earthcheck before being granted the EarthCheck Silver certification, if deemed worthy. The EarthCheck Gold status comes after five years of continuous Silver accreditation and the Platinum certification marks 10 years of eco-friendly tourism.
In February 2020, Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels outlined another commitment: to completely eradicate the use of single-use plastics from their holiday accommodations by July 2021. To achieve this goal, the Group has launched a major action plan with specific deadlines. The plan consists of:
- Identifying all single-use plastic items used in its hotels
- Compiling a list of alternatives made from environmentally-friendly materials
- Gradually replacing the plastic items with either biodegradable or recyclable products.
This plan is the latest in a series of efforts by Beachcomber to lower its consumption of single-use plastic. Since 2017, we have initiated a ban on straws and phased out the use of plastic water bottles in each of our hotels. They have been replaced by biodegradable paper straws and glass bottles respectively. In addition, plastic stirrers have also been removed from all Beachcomber hotels. As a result of these initiatives, the Group has reduced its plastic bottle usage by 40 tonnes per year and stopped handing out 350,000 plastic straws as well as 525,500 plastic stirrers per year.
Furthermore, plastic laundry bags have been replaced with cloth bags made from used bed sheets at housekeeping level. In the near future, miniature toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, etc.) made of plastic will be replaced with refillable dispensers. Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels also aims to eliminate all single-use plastic food containers from its restaurants.
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