Your guide to exploring Mauritius, beaches, attractions, activities, itineraries, hidden spots, and travel tips.
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If you are planning your first trip to Mauritius, choosing the right coast is the most important decision you will make. The island may look small on a map, but the vibe, weather, and transport options change drastically depending on where you base yourself. If you only want one base, choose Flic en Flac; if […]
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A trip to Mauritius typically costs between USD 50 and USD 80 per day for budget travelers, USD 120 to USD 200 for mid-range comfort, and USD 300 to USD 600+ for luxury stays. Mauritius is not cheap like Bali, but it is far more flexible than its luxury image suggests. Your exact daily budget […]
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If you are planning a trip to our beautiful island, you might be clutching your smartphone and wondering about your transport options. For years, the burning question on every forum has been about ride-sharing. So, let us kas enn poz (relax) and get straight to the point about Uber in Mauritius. We have some massive […]
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When you think of Mauritius, your brain immediately cues the white sandy beaches, the turquoise lagoons, and the endless supply of coconuts. But drive about an hour inland, up into the misty, cool highlands of the central plateau, and you will find something entirely different. You will find the spiritual heart of the island. Welcome […]
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Absolutely nobody, likes paperwork. It is boring, it is confusing, and it feels like eating dry toast without butter while someone reads a dictionary to you. But when the reward at the end of that paperwork is a trip to paradise, suddenly filling out a form feels like the most exciting thing in the world. […]
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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, […]
