Archive / June, 2015

A Mauritian Classic: The Di-pain, Di-ber and Gato Pima Sandwich

There is no denying it: Mauritians love their gato pima (gâteaux piments or chili cakes)! So it’s not surprising that they have numerous creative ways to enjoy their favourite treat! Here is a simple, although not necessarily healthy recipe. In Mauritius we’re lucky that we can buy fresh and hot gateaux piments from the street merchants but here […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Pre-Book Your Mauritius Airport Pickup

Many people travelling to Mauritius often wonder whether they should pre-book their airport transfer to their hotel or just get a cab once they’re there. Here is why you should always pre-book your Mauritius airport pickup: 1: Getting a cab at the airport is almost always more expensive. Prices charged by taxis at the airport […]

Ile aux Cerfs

Island Hopping, Snorkelling and Lunch on Ile aux Cerfs: A First-Hand Experience

It’s been over a week since we came back from our island hopping day trip and the excitement of it still hasn’t worn off! What a day it was! We started our drive from the North at 7:45am and got to the meeting point in the South East at around 9am, leaving us 15 minutes […]

Dolphin Flip

Swimming with the Dolphins in Mauritius: Your Questions Answered

Unlike dolphins in aquariums that are trained to interact with humans, the dolphins you will see in Mauritius are wild. That means that you will not be able to interact and swim with them in the same way that you would with a captive dolphin, but the experience is even richer than that. Depending on […]

Crystal Rock

Swimming with the Dolphins in Mauritius: A First-Hand Experience

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to experience swimming with the dolphins in Mauritius first-hand, and I’d like to share this amazing experience with you. The day started early; at 5am to be exact when my alarm went off. We were in the car leaving from Grand Baie by 5:45am, with no time for breakfast […]

Things to do in Mauritius when it’s Raining

OK, so we all dream of sunshine and blue skies when we go on vacation to a tropical country, but sometimes… mother nature can be quite capricious. Don’t despair, we have put together a list of things to do in Mauritius if you find yourself in a little rain spell during your visit. We know you […]