CNN has highlighted Mauritius as an island where “elite designers” have turned established luxury hotels into the some of the best in the world over the last few years.

“Luxury hotels have staked claims to Mauritius's famed beaches for decades” it says. However, these “paradise retreats” are now turning heads for all the right reasons as modern design elements take them to the next level.

Have a look at the top 10 hotels CNN has picked out here.

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