The Meridian is a beautiful idyllic resort on the west side of the island. Food was excellent, service was exceptional, and facilities the very best. Lovely and helpful staff and hotel personnel. The hotel hooked us up with a driver, Ravi, who was our tour guide for three days. Whale and dolphin watching, historic sugar mill museum, giant turtles, colored sand, Black River Gorge, water falls, volcano crater, bird sanctuary, ziplines, botanical garden, downtown Port Louis and more! We saw everything and had a marvelous one-week getaway.