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Sunlife Mauritius Unveils GCC Travel Trends For 2025

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Sunlife, a distinguished name in Mauritius’s luxury hospitality industry, has unveiled its predictions for GCC travel trends in 2025. With Mauritius just a six-hour flight away and offering visa-free travel for GCC nationals, the island remains an accessible and exotic destination.

Sunlife’s flagship properties, Long Beach Mauritius and Sugar Beach Mauritius, welcomed more than 9,500 guests from GCC nations in 2024, making the resorts two of the most preferred destinations in Mauritius and delivering tailored experiences that catered to their refined preferences. As 2025 unfolds, Sunlife predicts a rise in demand for curated experiences emphasizing wellness, sustainability, and immersive luxury.

  1. Wellness and Luxury Combined

GCC travellers increasingly seek destinations that blend relaxation with wellness. Long Beach Mauritius and Sugar Beach Mauritius are at the forefront of this trend, offering exclusive spa treatments, wellness programs, and menus featuring organic, locally sourced ingredients.

A highlight for 2025 is the launch of GLOW at Long Beach Mauritius, a transformative wellness concept designed to promote personal renewal. Treatments like the “Mauritian Journey” and “Cosmic Journey” combine ancient therapies with modern spa techniques, while the calming design palette reflects Mauritius’s natural beauty. GLOW empowers guests to connect deeply with themselves and the island’s rich cultural heritage.

  1. Culinary Excellence and Sustainability

Gastronomy remains a key draw for GCC travellers, and Sunlife’s properties showcase Mauritius’s diverse culinary offerings. Long Beach Mauritius leads in sustainable dining, with a plant-based menu crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Recognized as "Best Sustainable Hotel 2024," the resort ensures its culinary approach aligns with wellness and environmental consciousness.

At Sugar Beach, the iconic Buddha-Bar Beach elevates the dining experience with its chic ambiance, signature cocktails and mocktails, and world-class Buddha-Bar music. Guests can indulge in fresh seafood and international flavours while enjoying a stunning seaside sunset.

  1. Family-Focused Travel

Mauritius is increasingly popular for multi-generational travel, and Sunlife’s resorts cater to families with spacious accommodations, engaging children’s programs, and activities that bring families together.

Sunlife’s Come Alive Experiences include private beach picnics, croquet games, and interactive storytelling for children, ensuring memorable moments for all. Thrill-seekers can enjoy e-biking, kayaking, parasailing and diving activities while soaking in the island’s natural beauty.

  1. Eco-Luxury Experiences

Sustainability drives modern travel decisions, and Sunlife delivers eco-luxury at its best. Long Beach Mauritius has implemented green initiatives such as energy-efficient systems and waste reduction. The resort also maintains ten beehives housing 470,000 bees, producing local honey and promoting biodiversity. Guests can explore the vital role of bees and learn about the resort’s commitment to nature.

  1. Golf-Centric Holidays

GCC golfers are increasingly opting for travel that combines luxury and sports. Sunlife offers access to signature golf courses designed by world-class champions; Île aux Cerfs Golf Club, Anahita Golf Club and Tamarina Golf Club.

The immaculate golf courses are available from the island’s east coast to the west coast and is considered as the best places to swing a club in the Indian Ocean. With junior golf programs and preferential access to other courses, Sunlife ensures a seamless experience for golf enthusiasts and their families.

By prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and family-focused luxury, Sunlife Mauritius is redefining the GCC travel experience, making 2025 a year of extraordinary journeys and indulgence.

About Sunlife

For over 45 years now, Sunlife has been committed to redefining hospitality,day after day.Established as a key player of the Mauritian hotel industry, the brand has anchored itself providing unforgettable stays – be it as a couple, a family or amongst friends – in any of its four coastal hotels: Long Beach,Sugar Beach, La Pirogue and Ambre.Backed by a warm, welcoming and highly experienced team, Sunlife’s signature “ComeAlive” is one rooted in crafting exclusive experiences that highlight the magic of Mauritius. The devil is in detail, they say.And at Sunlife, be it through the world-renowned golf course on Île aux Cerfs to the gourmet offerings at the hotels, activities amidst nature, wellness undertakings, and local cultural experiences, no stone is left unturned in making every vacation an emotional and extraordinary escape from the mundane.

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