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Mauritius is a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and multicultural character. What makes it especially appealing to travelers is the combination of relaxing coastal scenery with rich cultural influences from Africa, India, Europe, and China. Visitors can enjoy luxury resorts and honeymoon-friendly hideaways, but the island also rewards those looking for nature, food, and local life.
Key highlights include snorkeling and diving in coral-fringed lagoons, catamaran cruises, and beach time around areas such as Flic en Flac, Belle Mare, and Le Morne. Inland, travelers can explore Black River Gorges National Park for hiking and waterfalls, visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earths, or take in views from Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO-listed mountain. Food is another major draw, with Creole, Indian, and French influences showing up in street snacks, curries, seafood, and market cuisine.
For practical planning, renting a car is useful for exploring beyond resort areas, though driving is on the left. Lightweight clothing works year-round, but bring sun protection and a light layer for breezy evenings or higher elevations. The local currency is the Mauritian rupee, and English is widely used alongside French and Creole. Travelers should also check seasonal weather conditions for boating and water activities, especially during the wetter cyclone-prone months.
Before I traveled back to Southeast Asia, I switched from La Réunion to Mauritius. This classic destination for luxury beach holidays can also be enjoyed on a small budget.
Today there is a fresh wind blowing and the sun does not really come out from behind the clouds. The perfect weather for a trip to see the last remaining sights down here in the...
Now it is slowly getting exhausting to squeeze all the activities we still want to do into the last days. Schahaatz wants to dive, we all want to get a massage, a distillery...
.... through a bike tour. Upon our return, we were - considering the 33°C in the shade - 'like fish out of water', but it was still very informative and beautiful. Our excursion...
At breakfast, the sky should decide what we are going to do today. Clear sky = Pool Cloudy = sightseeing See for yourself how the decision turns out. Great 11:00 am water...
One last breakfast and then it's time to say goodbye to Europe, to Reunion. The suitcases are packed, the weight is evenly distributed and we're right on schedule. Today we're...
Since I obviously have no interest in protecting the environment this year , three days after landing on La Réunion I was already on a plane again, this time heading for...
Today is our last day and it is still really packed. After our last delicious breakfast, the first stop is at the fabric dealer we trust. I need a brown cloth, but he can't get...
Penultimate day. Schahaatz is once again submerged today, and that too in a double session. Personal entry: “The excitement is significantly less today. I'm having breakfast...
13th-16th April. After the capital's culture shock, we urgently need something beautiful to reconcile ourselves, especially Ida, with the island. Our landlords recommend...
09.-11.04. It is (or since we are always lagging behind) was Easter. Strange feeling not to be with the family in Rumeln, but on the other side of the world. Here too, people...
One last delicious breakfast, then packing the suitcase, and off we go to the final stop of our journey. Heading north in Mauritius to Grand Baie. Pure luxury for a farewell -...
09/30/2023 - 10/09/2023 Soooo, we're finally writing the long overdue post about a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has sooo much more to offer than crystal...
12.04. Phew, what a day! Exhausted yet excited by today's impressions, we try to review the day! For us, every vacation trip clearly includes a visit to the respective capital...
07.04.-08.04. In every travel guide, every TV report, and on every website, Mauritius is described as a beach paradise where fine sand mixes with crystal clear water. So our...
According to Marc Twain, Mauritius was created before paradise came into being, and served as an example for the latter. And this island truly looks like a little paradise: high...
.... is actually not our thing, but we want to properly 'chill' one more time to process the many experiences of the past weeks. With our choice of hotel, we clearly got lucky:...
Oh, today we were able to sleep in. Yesterday we had to get up at 6:00 a.m., which was pretty early. Breakfast was a seamless continuation of yesterday's dinner (in terms of...
5.4.-6.4. Come, let's do it! It's that time again: we have the travel bug, the adventure calls, we're ready for the island! After three years of a pandemic, many failed plans...
Highlights of Mauritius
Days 132 and 133 of 175: World Cruise - Port Louis/Mauritius - altered route - extensive bypass of crisis areas
After 4 days at sea, we reach Port Louis, Mauritius, welcomed by dancers.Mauritius, approximately 2,000 km2 in size with 1.3 million inhabitants and the capital Port Louis with...
We want to spend our last day at Le Pirogue relaxing and soaking up the sun before the packing stress begins. Tomorrow we will leave our accommodation next to the royal...
The attentive reader has certainly noticed, we are behind schedule. I also received a WhatsApp yesterday Hello Carmen, 🤗 tell me: are you not writing a travel blog anymore? 🤔...
.... along the southeast coast of Mauritius with many boats, even more sunshine, and pleasant conversations with people from Mauritius, France, England, and South Africa. We will...
Map of Black River Georges National Park
A great experience was our trip with the catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs, a small offshore island. The beaches here seem even whiter, the sand softer, the water clearer, the palm...
Today we went to the capital, Port Louis, to have our documents checked for the wedding and to officially apply for the marriage. After everything was clarified, we went...
After saying goodbye to our hosts and packing everything, we drove to the hiking parking lot of "Le Morne Brabant" (554m). The mountain is located in the southwest of the...
September 29, 2023 We strolled leisurely along the waterfront in Mahebourg to have delicious rooti with various toppings for breakfast at the weekly market next door....