Stay six nights for the price of five at the four-star Preskil Beach Resort. It's the only hotel in Mauritius on a private peninsula, and is surrounded by 750 metres of beach on the southeast coast near the Blue Bay marine park.

TripAdvisor reviews are generally positive and the resort is popular for honeymoons. It's not renovated but reviewers report comfort, hospitality and tranquility.

The deal includes a standard room, daily breakfast and dinner, transfers, internet, a 20 per cent discount off spa treatments, and a cooking class.

Priced from $605 a person twin share, Valid for sale until August 31, for travel till September 30. Phone 1300 939 414. See flightcentre.com.au.