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The Oberoi: Exotic Exploit

The tri-continental impact is prevalent in the Oberoi experience, with Europe, Africa, and Asia each adding a special piece to form the singular island of Mauritius. Reflected in the dining (local fruits, vegetables, and spices are incorporated to make each European, Oriental, and Creole dish a cuisine of its own) as well as the culture, the beauty and diversity is breathtaking. The island itself is geographically unique as well: check out the volcanic lake of Grand Bassin, see the Chamarel, the Mauritian version of the Colored Desert, or visit the Pamplemousses, gardens home to vast collections of rare and exotic species of plant. Whatever you do, you’ll have to strive to miss a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean.

While not a vacation for the faint-of-wallet (prices run the gamut from around $900 to $4,700 per night), the Oberoi is sure to host one of the most varied and ethnically rich honeymoons available in the world today.

The First Resort

Plan your honeymoon well in advance, not only to ensure a plane ticket or hotel vacancy but because this may be the most important get-your-money’s-worth occasion of your life — it’ll take some time to find the perfect destination. While most honeymooner-targeting resorts offer an eclectic combination of dining, activities, and scenery, some strive to be the best in one or a few specific — and possibly unique — areas. These are the qualities to pay most attention to, the facets which turn “nice vacation” into “time of our lives.”