Things To Do in Mauritius
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Catch a traditional sega show on the beach
Sega shows take place regularly in bars and hotels around the village, and occasionally on the beach, too. These lively... Read More
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Down a rum-soaked dessert
Down a rum-soaked dessert
Meals in Anse La Raie are mostly served up by hotels, but they‘re still done the Mauritian way. Traditional steamed... Read More
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Admire the view from the Citadel of Port Louis
Admire the view from the Citadel of Port Louis
The Citadel – also known as Fort Adelaide – was built in the 1800s to honour the... Read More
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Buy picnic fare from a roadside food trader
Buy picnic fare from a roadside food trader
Picnic spots scatter the coastline around Calodyne. It’s easy to pick up titbits... Read More
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Learn to surf at Tamarin Beach
Learn to surf at Tamarin Beach
Tamarin’s beach pulls in watersports nuts from all over the planet, thanks to it... Read More
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Sunbathe on La Cuvette Beach
Sunbathe on La Cuvette Beach
To escape the crowds, head for La Cuvette Beach. It’s only 80 metres long, and o... Read More
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Hop between shops and sights in Souillac
Hop between shops and sights in Souillac
Souillac’s a 10-minute taxi ride away. Here, you’ll find a scattering of shops s... Read More
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Shop until you drop in the capital
Shop until you drop in the capital
One of Port Louis’ best attractions is its harbour-side shopping complex. Le Cau... Read More
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Visit Gorges Viewpoint
Visit Gorges Viewpoint
The countryside near Le Morne is peppered with viewpoints, and Gorges Viewpoint ... Read More
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Destinations in Mauritius
Top Destinations
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Le Morne
On Mauritius’ south‑western coast, Le Morne holidays are all about white‑sand beaches, coral‑filled lagoons and a dose of laidback village life.
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Port Louis
Port Louis holidays shine a spotlight on Mauritius’ historic capital city and its post-colonial charisma. Authentic Mauritian experiences are on the cards here, and it’s the perfect base for white-sand beaches nearby.
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Grand Baie
Holidays to Grand Baie are made up of luxury hotels, bone-white beaches and thatched cocktail hangouts.
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Mont Choisy
Holidays to Mont Choisy take you to Mauritius’ west coast, where sugar-fine beaches are backed by a blanket of greenery.
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Trou d'Eau Douce
Trou d'Eau Douce holidays plant you in a quiet corner of Mauritius, where powder-fine beaches, ocean-view eateries and a well-stocked watersports scene are the three key ingredients.
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Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac holidays take you to the west coast of Mauritius, where white coral sands, tropical lagoons and protected coral reefs make up postcard-perfect scenes, and Flic en Flac beach is the main hangout.
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Belle Mare
The hardest thing about holidays to Belle Mare is deciding what to do first. It packs in a great beach scene, but the activities away from the shoreline are equally as good.
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Pointe aux Piments
A peaceful setting comes hand in hand with holidays to Pointe aux Piments. Its postcard-perfect beach has R&R down to a T.
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Blue Bay
Uncovering the marine life and lounging on the white sand are what Blue Bay holidays are all about.
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North Mauritius
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South Mauritius
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Grand Gaube
You're far from the madding crowd with holidays to Grand Gaube. It's the last proper outpost before the wilderness of the north takes hold, and a world away from the bright lights of the big towns.
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Anse La Raie
Holidays to Anse La Raie serve up some of the best scenery in Mauritius. It's all about wild headlands and chalky beaches, with a dazzling lagoon as a counterpoint.
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Bel Ombre
Bel Ombre holidays are all about making the most of Mauritius' world-class scenery. It's got a protected national park at its back door and a lagoon on its doorstep.
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Calodyne
If you're looking for footprint-free beaches, a back-to-basics coastline and a sprinkling of colonial history, then Calodyne holidays are perfect for you.
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Balaclava
Holidays to Balaclava promise relaxation, thanks to its peaceful bay, hideaway beaches and collection of luxurious hotels.
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Trou aux Biches
Holidays to Trou aux Biches put you on a white-sand beach that looks like it's been lifted from a postcard. You're just down the road from Grand Baie's bars and boutiques, too.
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Poste Lafayette
Holidays to Poste Lafayette tick along in slow motion. It's got a couple of off-the-radar beaches, plus a national park in the background.
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Haute Rive
The recipe for holidays to Haute Rive is nice and simple. This tiny resort makes the most of a peaceful, seafront setting.
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Mahebourg
Holidays to Mahebourg deliver all the ingredients of an exotic Mauritian break, with an added splash of European history.
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Bain Boeuf
Holidays to Bain Boeuf are a cocktail of white-sand beaches, coral reef-filled seas and big-name neighbours.
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Tamarin
Holidays to Tamarin serve up top-notch surf spots and ice-white beaches against a, tropical backdrop.
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St Felix
Holidays to St Felix are a back-to-nature affair – think paper-white beaches and forest-cloaked waterfalls.
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Quatre Bornes
Get a feel for Mauritius from the locals’ point of view on holidays to Quatre Bornes.