Things To Do in Mauritius
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Feast on fusion food
Fine dining is the theme in Balaclava. Most restaurants are hotel-based, with fusion menus offering a mash up of... Read More
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Go hiking in Black River Gorges National Park
Go hiking in Black River Gorges National Park
Wild and empty, Black River Gorges National Park is a 25-minute drive north of Bel Ombre, and the gateway to the... Read More
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Spend a day on Ilot Benitiers
Spend a day on Ilot Benitiers
The tiny islet of Ilot Benitiers lies just off the coast. Sign up for one of the... Read More
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Browse the shops in Black River
Browse the shops in Black River
For serious souvenir-hunting, make for the Ruisseau Creole centre in Black River... Read More
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Bag a bargain in Flic en Flac
Bag a bargain in Flic en Flac
Tamarin’s shopping line-up’s fairly low-key, so the best place to head for a spo... Read More
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Snorkel off Trou aux Biches Beach
Snorkel off Trou aux Biches Beach
Families rate Trou aux Biches Beach for its soft sands and calm, shallow waters.... Read More
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Admire the water lilies at Pamplemousses’ botanical gardens
Admire the water lilies at Pamplemousses’ botanical gardens
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses is to Mauritius... 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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Beach hop along Balaclava Bay
Beach hop along Balaclava Bay
There’s a Morse code pattern of beaches in Balaclava Bay. The smaller ones have ... 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.