November Weather in Mauritius Traveling to Mauritius in November? Wondering what the weather will be like? Then keep reading! For more information about where to stay, check out our blog post Where to Stay in Mauritius. November is the start of summer in Mauritius. Officially, October is the transition month from ‘winter’ to summer and November […]
What are Napolitaines? Napolitaine is a popular sweet treat that Mauritians love to enjoy with a nice cup of Bois Cheri tea. A napolitaine is traditionally made up of two circular melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbread cookies with strawberry jam sandwiched between them, topped with a layer of sweet pink sugar icing. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? Where […]
What is Hakien? Hakien or Hakkien is a popular Mauritian appetizer of Chinese origin, similar to spring rolls or nems as our French and Reunion Island friends like to call them. The traditional Mauritian style Hakiens are made with a flour-based wrapper and then dipped in a flour-based batter before being deep fried to yummy […]
February Weather in Mauritius February is historically the wettest, hottest and most humid month in Mauritius. Statistically, it also has the greatest possibility of tropical cyclones. But, does that mean it will be a washout? Let’s find out! Temperature: You are essentially guaranteed high temperatures in February. Similar to January, daytime highs range from 30-35 degrees […]
The history of Mauritius is closely intertwined with slavery and indentured servitude, so it is no surprise that the two UNESCO world heritage sites in Mauritius pay tribute to the experiences of slaves and indentured labourers who contributed immensely to the development of the island and whose descendants make up the majority of the population […]
The small fishing village of Albion is located on the west coast of Mauritius, just a few kilometres north of Flic en Flac. Albion Public Beach Although quiet during the week, the Albion public beach becomes quite lively on the weekends, with locals enjoying the traditional Sunday family picnics and the sega music. The Lighthouse Viewpoint Just […]
Mauritius is known for its rich cultural heritage and its public holidays reflect this diversity. On 18 September this year, Mauritians of the Hindu faith will be celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha, who is considered as the remover of all obstacles. You can partake in the festivities by visiting the […]
One of our favourite activities is to spend a day or an afternoon exploring the beautiful coastline of Mauritius. In this blog post, we share our favourite spots in the North West of the island. Some of them are great for suntanning and swimming, others have beautiful viewpoints and some will give you a glimpse into the […]
A visit to Mauritius wouldn’t be complete without a taste of the local street food! It is delicious, cheap and authentic. Even if you are staying at a five star hotel, with the best chef in the world, we guarantee that your taste buds will love these yummy local specialties. Interesting fact: Most Mauritian street […]
What are the must-sees or the top things to do in Mauritius? We’ve put together a list of 5 sites/activities that we feel can’t be missed. Of course, individual tastes and adventure levels come into play here, but we’ve explained each of our choices in detail, so you will be able to determine if they’re right […]
