Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Veranda Pointe aux Biches hotel on the island of Mauritius, where a renegade DGSE officer met Chinese intelligence officers over the course of several years.
With its private beach, two pools and high-end rooms, the Veranda Pointe aux Biches four-star hotel is one of the most popular destinations for international tourists looking to take in the gentle Indian Ocean climate. Built on the island of Mauritius in 2006, the hotel rents rooms starting at around €200 per night. As Intelligence Online has learned,

