Heritage Resorts in Mauritius Invites Guests to Feel ALIVE
This festive season, Heritage Resorts & Golf in Mauritius invites guests to discover ALIVE, a festive celebration taking place across its exceptional Bel Ombre estate from 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Set within 2,500 hectares of preserved nature, ALIVE brings together gastronomy, music, wellness, golf, family experiences, culture and nature in a programme designed to showcase the many dimensions of Bel Ombre, and to offer guests a different way to experience the festive season in Mauritius.
For its fifth edition, ALIVE sets the tone for the festive season at Heritage Resorts. Rather than concentrating the celebrations around Christmas and New Year’s Eve alone, ALIVE creates a continuous festive experience throughout the end of year holiday period, with a changing rhythm from morning to evening. Days unfold through wellness and outdoor experiences, while evenings bring together exceptional dining, live music, sunset gatherings and celebrations under the stars.
“With its fifth edition, ALIVE has become far more than a festive programme, it is a true happening. We bring together outstanding Mauritian and international talent across golf, wellness, culinary arts and music to create a continuous sense of energy from morning until late at night. Between the ocean, the mountains, exceptional dining and celebrations under the stars, ALIVE transforms the festive season into emotionally uplifting moments that our guests will never forget, making Bel Ombre and Heritage Resorts the most vibrant place to be in Mauritius,” says Raoul Maurel, Chief Operations Officer at Heritage Resorts & Golf.
A Festive Table with International Chefs
Gastronomy is at the heart of the festive celebrations, with Heritage Resorts & Golf bringing together an exceptional line-up of internationally recognised culinary talent alongside the destination’s own distinctive restaurants and dining venues.
The festive programme will feature an exceptional line-up of acclaimed culinary talent, including Davy Tissot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Bocuse d’Or winner and Michelin starred chef; Laurent Lemal, Michelin-starred chef; Arnaud Vanhamme, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Master Fishmonger.
Standout events include…
Christmas Eve Special Gala Dinner – 24th December, Le Châteaude Bel Ombre
The Fisherman’s Atelier by Arnaud Vanhamme – 25th December, Le Palmier
Gala Dinner by Chef Davy Tissot – 26th December, Gin’ja
An Evening in White – 31st December, Arabella’s
Music, Sunsets And Nights Under The Stars
ALIVE will also introduce a vibrant programme of live entertainment, bringing together local and international artists, DJs, live musicians and performers across the resorts and beachfront settings.
Sunset becomes a defining moment of the celebration, with music and gatherings moving from elegant live performances to late-night sets and festive beach parties. New Year’s Eve will culminate in a series of spectacular celebrations across the estate, combining live entertainment, dining and traditional midnight fireworks.
Standout events include…
Heartwarming Christmas carols, acoustic cello quarter, and performance by Eric Triton – 24th December, Heritage Le Telfair
Christmas Day Sundowner – 25th December, Heritage Awali
DJ Mia Sun/ DJ She devil – 29th December, Gin’ja Beach
Countdown with DJs, live saxophonist and drummers with fireworks – 31st December, Main Pool at Heritage Le Telfair
Wellness, Golf And Family Adventures
Alongside the energy of the festive season, ALIVE places renewed emphasis on wellbeing. Heritage Spa & Wellness will offer a dedicated programme of yoga, meditation, sound healing, Tai Chi, Pilates and other holistic practices, complemented by three exclusive workshops led by international wellness instructor Agnieszka Kozarska. For golfers, the festive season extends onto the championship fairways of La Réserve Golf Links, with an exclusive golf challenge and masterclass hosted by PGA Professional Lewis Wallace.
Families and children will find their own festive universe, with a programme spanning culinary workshops, creative activities, water adventures, junior golf, Christmas celebrations, beach experiences, stargazing and age-appropriate evening entertainment. The wider Bel Ombre estate will also play a central role, with opportunities to explore the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve and discover the island’s marine environment through the Heritage Marine Education Centre.
Celebrating The Spirit Of Bel Ombre
With ALIVE, Heritage Resorts & Golf brings together the distinctive strengths of its destination — its natural setting, culinary identity, cultural heritage, wellness offering and hospitality — into one cohesive festive experience. From intimate moments to spectacular celebrations, from Michelin-starred dining to authentic Mauritian experiences, ALIVE offers guests the freedom to shape their own festive journey while discovering the extraordinary diversity of Bel Ombre.
For more information: www.heritageresorts.mu
Read our review of Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius, here.
