Things To Do in Mauritius
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Chinese Spring Festival
Depending on the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year is celebrated every January or February with big family meals and... Read More
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Holi – Festival of Colours
Holi – Festival of Colours
Holi is the ultimate spring festival. The resident Hindi population – that’s over half the island – drench each other... 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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Raid Goodlands’ market for handmade souvenirs
Raid Goodlands’ market for handmade souvenirs
Make a pitstop at Goodlands’ street market – 15 minutes' drive from Grand Gaube ... 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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Spot quirky creatures on a snorkelling trip
Spot quirky creatures on a snorkelling trip
The bath-warm waters around Mauritius are home to a standout cast of underwater ... Read More
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Shimmy down waterfalls in Black River Gorges National Park
Shimmy down waterfalls in Black River Gorges National Park
Black River Gorges – 25 minutes’ drive from Bel Ombre – is Mauritius’ only natio... 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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See the salt pans in the middle of town
See the salt pans in the middle of town
Sea salt harvesting was Tamarin’s main source of income for decades, and while t... 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.