Afternoon siesta is a common practice in most hot countries, and so it is in Mauritius too! Take time to rest so you can enjoy the whole range of activities and make the most of your summer holidays on the Domaine de Bel Ombre!
Napping benefits
What’s the point of having a nap while on holidays? Well, if you want to stay fit all day long, an early afternoon nap will surely help. It is said that the good effects of a nap can last up to three hours.
Invigorating, refreshing, stress-relieving, energy-boosting, mood-enhancing… Naps help your body restore, recharge and also relax during the day. With renewed strength for the whole day, you will be able to make the best out of your holidays and Heritage Resorts’ leisure activities on the Domaine de Bel Ombre.
The golden rules of napping
There are a few simple rules for you to benefit the most from a midday nap:
• Allow yourself 10 minutes to fall asleep and 20 minutes of deep sleep. You may also try a 10-minute power nap for more efficiency.
• Do not exceed 30 minutes of sleep if you want to wake up feeling fit. However, nap duration may vary depending on each individual’s needs.
• You still want to fall asleep easily at night, so plan for a nap early in the afternoon between 1 and 3 pm and set your alarm clock to make sure you don’t oversleep.
• Make yourself comfortable: unfold your arms and legs, close your eyes, relax your muscles, wear sunglasses if you are lying on the beach, choose a quiet place, take off your shoes…
• And stop feeling guilty! Forget about the stigma that naps are a waste of time or are only for children and elderly… Enjoy it, simply.
Heritage Resorts’ art of siesta
At Heritage Resorts, siesta is not only about lying down and resting: it is an art in itself! Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali provide you with three lovely spots where you can lay back after lunch.
A refurbished blue dugout tied to a dock on the Rivière des Citronniers is longing to welcome you. Take off your shoes, make yourself comfortable and fall asleep to the water’s gentle cradling.
Nestled under a tree by the Rivière des Citronniers, a small hut invites you to a restful nap. In this snug and shaded nest by the riverside, you will relax and sleep easily.
Amidst Heritage Awali’s luxuriant gardens, you will find a swing bed under a kiosk. Lying there, protected from prying eyes, you can read a book, put your music on or simply close your eyes and listen to the silence…
So, why not take the opportunity of your Mauritian holidays to embrace the benefits of siesta?
