Breakfast at Chez Pat

If the most stunning stretches of the east coast of Mauritius seem cordoned off by five-star resorts, make your way to Blue Bay, a protected lagoon of blue ecstasy. Take a detour to Chez Pat (chez means “at the home of” in French) for a hearty breakfast, served almost fresh from the bakery, with a delectable combination of breads and eggs, and a mouth-watering variety of cheeses, jams, cakes, yoghurts and juices. The company of Patrick, the host, is a delight in itself, and the beach is a two-minute walk from his beautiful flower-covered abode.