Wellness and Romance in Mauritius: A Couple’s Escape with Sunlife

Sunlife, the leading luxury hospitality group in Mauritius, invites couples to embark on a rejuvenating journey of connection and renewal through its wellness brand, GLOW and vibrant experiential offering, the Come Alive Collection.

Designed to embrace the natural energy of the island, GLOW and the Come Alive Collection together represent Sunlife’s reimagined approach to wellness and connection. Couples are invited to experience a purposeful, sensorial journey that blends ancestral healing traditions, locally crafted treatments, and creativity-fuelled experiences.

From sunrise yoga on the shores of Ambre, to crystal-infused bodywork at Sugar Beach, grounding rituals amid the gardens of Long Beach, and creative, soul-stirring moments from the Come Alive Collection, Sunlife has crafted a world where couples can unwind, rediscover each other, and experience well-being in its truest form.

A Natural, Locally Rooted Wellness Brand

Inspired by the abundant flora and deep-rooted wellness heritage of Mauritius, GLOW is Sunlife’s purpose-driven wellness concept – a holistic approach to well-being that blends ancestral healing with sensory immersion. More than a spa brand, GLOW is a wellness philosophy, offering couples the space to reconnect with nature, themselves, and one another.

At its heart is a natural skincare line, developed in partnership with local experts at Indika and researchers at Axonova. These products draw on generations of herbal wisdom, incorporating Ayurvedic, floral, and citrus-based oils and scrubs, all sustainably crafted and packaged. The use of indigenous plants not only supports local communities but also reflects Sunlife’s deep commitment to wellness rooted in place.

Couples are invited to visit the Ferney Nature Reserve, where many of GLOW’s ingredients are sourced. Here, they can walk among the very plants used in their treatments and meet the makers behind them — creating a more meaningful, educational connection to their wellness experience.

But GLOW goes far beyond traditional spa therapy. A series of immersive workshops invite couples to connect more deeply through creativity, movement and mindfulness. Highlights include:

Healing Resonance – Sound healing under the stars using instruments like singing bowls and shamanic drums, designed to restore inner balance.
Find Your Move – A joyful exploration of the traditional Mauritian sega dance, helping couples let go and move freely to island rhythms.
Words in Motion – A storytelling experience inspired by Mauritian folklore, guiding couples through creative writing and self-expression.

Wellness Journeys by Location

Sunlife’s GLOW experiences are brought to life across each resort in their own unique, romantic way. From signature treatments to serene outdoor rituals, here’s how couples can rediscover their glow, together:

At Sugar Beach, couples can indulge in the signature “Cosmic Journey” – a ritual combining crystal therapy, emotional realignment, and massage under the sounds of Mauritian flute and chime rituals. This sensory immersion, held in the serenity of the GLOW Spa, encourages a profound sense of calm and closeness.

Long Beach, on the island’s sunrise-kissed east coast, offers the “Mauritian Journey” – a grounding couples’ ritual that celebrates the medicinal power of local plants like moringa, alongside foot baths, tabla music, and herbal infusions. Set amid tropical gardens, this journey is a vibrant homage to natural vitality and shared discovery.

Ambre adds its own intimate charm to the GLOW experience. Couples can enjoy treatments in open-air gazebos, letting the ocean breeze and rhythmic waves complement their bespoke massages. Signature sunrise yoga sessions invite couples to synchronise their inner rhythms with the natural world, while nightly rum rituals and live Creole performances infuse each day with sensuality and connection.

Come Alive Collection: Shared Experiences to Spark Connection

Alongside the stillness and serenity of GLOW, the Come Alive Collection brings a playful, expressive energy to the guest experience with creative workshops, mindful rituals, and immersive moments designed to spark connection. From romantic beachfront dinners and cinema under the stars, to beachside pamper pods and island-wide treasure hunts, each experience is curated to bring couples closer to each other, and to the soul of Mauritius. Highlights across the resorts include:

La Cabana at Long Beach – A laid-back beach picnic under the palms, complete with grills, desserts, and toes in the sand. Perfect for couples seeking connection in nature.

Cinema Under the Stars at Sugar Beach – A magical outdoor cinema experience complete with popcorn and classic films under the night sky.

The Glass Studio at Sugar Beach – A sustainable workshop where couples create handcrafted souvenirs from recycled glass, blending creativity, sustainability, and memory- making.

Romantic Moments at Ambre – As an adults-only, all-inclusive escape, Ambre offers intimate beachfront dinners at La Plage, sunset cocktails at Ti-Bar, and couples’ spa treatments in ocean-facing gazebos. Adventurous duos can also enjoy snorkelling, boat trips, or private romantic cruises along the coast.

Sunset Rituals – At La Pirogue, couples can toast to the golden hour with chill-house music, local bites, and the elusive green flash on the horizon.

Mauritius Named Number One Destination for Newlyweds

Recently recognised as the number one honeymoon destination by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025, Mauritius is a place where romance meets renewal. Across Sunlife’s collection of luxury resorts, couples can celebrate love in settings that prioritise well-being, natural beauty, and meaningful connection whether it’s a honeymoon, a destination wedding, or simply a romantic escape.

At Sugar Beach, couples can design a signature wedding scent at L’Atelier des Sens, sip champagne at the beachfront Beauty Bubble, or enjoy candlelit dinners under the stars. With its grand Manor House, sweeping lawns, and one of Mauritius’s most iconic beaches, the resort blends elegance and intimacy — from indulgent Japanese baths to romantic turndown touches.

At Long Beach, from ceremonies on the sand to celebration breakfasts by the sea, couples can unwind with hammam rituals, retreat to private cabanas, and dance beneath the stars in the Mediterranean-style piazza.

About Sunlife’s resorts

Sugar Beach: Situated on the west coast’s protected bay of Flic-en-Flac, is a five-star manor- style resort blending vintage glamour with modern luxury. Surrounded by gardens and golden beach, it offers 238 ocean-facing rooms.

Long Beach: Set on Mauritius’s longest stretch of white sand in Belle Mare, is a contemporary beach house-style resort with lush gardens, three pools (including an adults- only infinity pool), and five restaurants and bars. Each recently redesigned room includes a private outdoor space for peaceful, panoramic views.

Ambre: Ambre is a vibrant, all-inclusive resort on Mauritius’s east coast, offering laid-back luxury, beachfront dining, and lively evenings — perfect for couples seeking both relaxation and energy in a tropical setting.

La Pirogue: A charming, village-style resort on the west coast, nestled among coconut palms, offering authentic Mauritian hospitality, thatched-roof bungalows, and a warm, laid- back atmosphere ideal for couples seeking cultural connection and barefoot luxury.

“At Sunlife, we believe that true wellness is about reconnection with nature, with yourself, and with those you love,” says Béatrice Tsang, Group Guest Experience Designer. “GLOW is our way of guiding guests on that journey, offering the space and inspiration for something deeper and more lasting.”

Whether watching the sunrise hand-in-hand at Long Beach, soaking in a golden sunset from the shores of Sugar Beach, or dancing barefoot beneath the stars at Ambre, couples are invited to step away from routine and into radiance — to rediscover their glow, together.

About Sunlife:
Sunlife has over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry since the opening of its first resort, La Pirogue in 1976. Formerly, Sun Resorts, the luxury hotel group boasts four luxury resorts: Sugar Beach, Long Beach, La Pirogue and Ambre and the award winning, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club. Sunlife also owns Shangri-La Le Touessrok and the Four Seasons. The group has established a solid partnership with these two internationally renowned brands.

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