Your guide to exploring Mauritius, beaches, attractions, activities, itineraries, hidden spots, and travel tips.
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Welcome to Mauritius. If you are reading this you are probably sitting in an office somewhere dreaming of white sand and blue water. Or maybe you are already here and trying to decide which la plaz (beach) deserves your presence today. Either way you have made a great choice. This island is basically a postcard […]
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If you think a holiday in Mauritius is only about flopping onto a sun lounger and staring at the ocean until you turn the color of a lobster, we have news for you. While the beaches are mari zoli (very beautiful), there is a secret world hidden 400 meters above sea level that most tourists […]
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If you have spent the last few days roasting yourself like a rotisserie chicken on the sun-drenched beaches of Grand Baie or Trou aux Biches, you might be craving a change of scenery. Maybe something a little less sandy? Maybe something where the air feels frais (fresh/cool) and doesn’t smell exclusively of coconut tanning oil […]
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Humans were not designed to fly. If we were, we would have wings instead of anxiety. But for some reason, we love the idea of strapping ourselves to a stranger and hurling our bodies out of a moving aircraft at 10,000 feet. If that sounds like your idea of a mari top (super good) Tuesday, […]
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If you have ever wanted to experience the true heartbeat of Mauritius, you have to leave the pristine beaches for a few hours. You need to dive headfirst into the beautiful chaos that is the Quatre Bornes Market. Located in the Plaines Wilhems District, in a town affectionately known as the “City of Flowers,” this […]
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When you close your eyes and think of Mauritius you probably picture white sand, turquoise water, and a cocktail with a little umbrella in it. Mari top! (That is awesome!) We love that version of the island too. But if you turn your back on the ocean and look inland you will find a completely […]
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Ki manier? (How are you?) Welcome to our beautiful paradise island! So, you’ve booked your tickets, packed your sunscreen, and you’re ready to sip a fresh coconut on the beach. Mari top! (That’s awesome!) But unless you plan to teleport from your hotel room to the Seven Colored Earths, you’re going to need a reliable […]
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If you really want to know a country, you have to ride its bus. In Mauritius, the bus isn’t just a way to get from A to B; it’s a cultural experience. It is where you hear the latest Sega hits blasting from the driver’s radio, feel the breeze through open windows, and see the […]
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If the beaches of Mauritius were a high school clique, Grand Baie would be the popular kid with the expensive sunglasses, and Flic en Flac would be the laid back surfer who skips class to catch waves. Poste Lafayette? Poste Lafayette Beach is the moody, dramatic drama student who refuses to conform and writes poetry […]
